What is Sahih Muslim 2562 about?

This hadith from Sahih Muslim (Book of The Book of Fasting), narrated by Nabaisha reported that Khalid said:, states: "I met Abu Malih and asked him and he narrated it to me from the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ). a hadith like one (narrated above) with this addition:" And remembrance of Allah""

Is this hadith authentic?

This hadith is graded Sahih. Sahih hadiths are considered the most authentic grade in hadith classification.

Which collection is this hadith from?

This hadith is from Sahih Muslim, which contains 7,459 hadiths across 57 books. It is hadith number 2562 in the Book of The Book of Fasting.

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Sahih Muslim #2562

The Book of Fasting

Sahih

The Arabic includes the chain of narration (sanad) and the collector's commentary; the English translation shows the Prophet's words only.

حَدَّثَنَا مُحَمَّدُ بْنُ عَبْدِ اللَّهِ بْنِ نُمَيْرٍ، حَدَّثَنَا إِسْمَاعِيلُ، - يَعْنِي ابْنَ عُلَيَّةَ - عَنْ خَالِدٍ الْحَذَّاءِ، حَدَّثَنِي أَبُو قِلاَبَةَ، عَنْ أَبِي الْمَلِيحِ، عَنْ نُبَيْشَةَ، قَالَ خَالِدٌ فَلَقِيتُ أَبَا الْمَلِيحِ فَسَأَلْتُهُ فَحَدَّثَنِي بِهِ، فَذَكَرَ عَنِ النَّبِيِّ صلى الله عليه وسلم بِمِثْلِ حَدِيثِ هُشَيْمٍ وَزَادَ فِيهِ ‏ "‏ وَذِكْرٍ لِلَّهِ ‏"‏ ‏.‏

I met Abu Malih and asked him and he narrated it to me from the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ). a hadith like one (narrated above) with this addition:" And remembrance of Allah"

Narrated by Nabaisha reported that Khalid said:

Context

This hadith discusses the significance of remembering Allah during meals. It highlights the connection between gratitude for sustenance and the act of eating. The Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) emphasized that mentioning Allah during meals not only brings blessings but also fosters a mindful approach to eating.

Modern Application

In everyday life, this hadith encourages individuals to incorporate remembrance of Allah into their daily routines, especially during meals. It promotes a sense of gratitude and mindfulness, reminding people to appreciate their food and the blessings it brings.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Eating Etiquette and Blessings in Food because it emphasizes the importance of mentioning Allah during meals to invite blessings.

Eating Etiquette Blessings in Food