Is this hadith authentic?

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

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This hadith is from Sahih Muslim, which contains 7,459 hadiths across 57 books. It is hadith number 4968 in the Book of The Book of Sacrifices.

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Q: What is Sahih Muslim 4968 about?

This hadith from Sahih Muslim (Book of The Book of Sacrifices), narrated by Jabir reported that Allah's Apostle (ﷺ) forbade eating of the flesh of sacrificed animals beyond three (days). but afterwards said:, states: "Eat, make a provision, and keep it."

The Book of Sacrifices

Sahih

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

حَدَّثَنَا يَحْيَى بْنُ يَحْيَى، قَالَ قَرَأْتُ عَلَى مَالِكٍ عَنْ أَبِي الزُّبَيْرِ، عَنْ جَابِرٍ، عَنِ النَّبِيِّ صلى الله عليه وسلم أَنَّهُ نَهَى عَنْ أَكْلِ لُحُومِ الضَّحَايَا بَعْدَ ثَلاَثٍ ثُمَّ قَالَ بَعْدُ ‏ "‏ كُلُوا وَتَزَوَّدُوا وَادَّخِرُوا ‏"‏ ‏.‏

Eat, make a provision, and keep it.

Narrated by Jabir reported that Allah's Apostle (ﷺ) forbade eating of the flesh of sacrificed animals beyond three (days). but afterwards said:

Context

In this hadith, Jabir reports that the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) initially forbade the consumption of the flesh of sacrificed animals beyond three days. However, he later permitted it, advising people to eat, make provisions, and store the meat. This reflects the balance between adhering to guidelines and accommodating human needs, emphasizing moderation and practicality in religious observances.

Modern Application

In today's context, this hadith encourages us to be mindful of food waste and to utilize resources wisely. When hosting meals or preparing food, we can take inspiration from this teaching by ensuring that we consume what we prepare and store leftovers appropriately, promoting sustainability and gratitude for our provisions.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Sacrifice (Qurbani) and Eating Etiquette because it discusses the guidelines surrounding the consumption of sacrificial meat and emphasizes the importance of moderation in eating.

Sacrifice (Qurbani)Eating Etiquette