Sahih Muslim #5098

The Book of Drinks
Sahih

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

وَحَدَّثَنِي مُحَمَّدُ بْنُ سَهْلٍ التَّمِيمِيُّ، حَدَّثَنَا ابْنُ أَبِي مَرْيَمَ، أَخْبَرَنَا مُحَمَّدٌ، - يَعْنِي أَبَا غَسَّانَ - حَدَّثَنِي أَبُو حَازِمٍ، عَنْ سَهْلِ بْنِ سَعْدٍ، بِهَذَا الْحَدِيثِ وَقَالَ فِي تَوْرٍ مِنْ حِجَارَةٍ فَلَمَّا فَرَغَ رَسُولُ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم مِنَ الطَّعَامِ أَمَاثَتْهُ فَسَقَتْهُ تَخُصُّهُ بِذَلِكَ ‏.‏
" In a big bowl of stone, and when Allah's Messenger (ﷺ) had taken the food, she drenched the dates and served (this) especially to him."
Narrated by Sahl b. Sa'd reported (this hadith through another chain of transmitters) and he said (these words):

Context

This hadith describes an act of hospitality by a woman who served special food to the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ after he had eaten from a communal bowl. The act of drenching dates and serving them specifically to him highlights the importance of honoring guests and providing for them in a thoughtful manner.

Modern Application

In contemporary life, this principle of hospitality can be observed in how we welcome guests into our homes. It encourages us to go the extra mile in making our guests feel special and valued, reflecting kindness and generosity in our interactions.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Eating Etiquette and Blessings in Food because it illustrates the significance of serving food with care and the blessings associated with sharing meals.

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This hadith is #5098 from Sahih Muslim, in the Book of The Book of Drinks. It is graded Sahih and narrated by Sahl b. Sa'd reported (this hadith through another chain of transmitters) and he said (these words):.

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