Sahih Muslim #5126

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.

وَحَدَّثَنِيهِ إِسْحَاقُ بْنُ مَنْصُورٍ، أَخْبَرَنَا رَوْحُ بْنُ عُبَادَةَ، حَدَّثَنَا ابْنُ جُرَيْجٍ، أَخْبَرَنِي أَبُو الزُّبَيْرِ، أَنَّهُ سَمِعَ جَابِرَ بْنَ عَبْدِ اللَّهِ، يَقُولُ إِنَّهُ سَمِعَ النَّبِيَّ صلى الله عليه وسلم يَقُولُ ‏.‏ بِمِثْلِ حَدِيثِ أَبِي عَاصِمٍ إِلاَّ أَنَّهُ قَالَ ‏ "‏ وَإِنْ لَمْ يَذْكُرِ اسْمَ اللَّهِ عِنْدَ طَعَامِهِ وَإِنْ لَمْ يَذْكُرِ اسْمَ اللَّهِ عِنْدَ دُخُولِهِ ‏"‏ ‏.‏
This hadith has been narrated on the authority of Jabir b. Abdullah through the same chain of transmitters but with a slight variation of wording.

Context

This hadith emphasizes the significance of proper etiquette when consuming food, particularly the importance of mentioning Allah's name before eating. Jabir b. Abdullah narrates that the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ highlighted this practice, reinforcing the connection between daily actions and spiritual mindfulness.

Modern Application

In modern life, taking a moment to express gratitude before meals can enhance our mindfulness and appreciation for the food we consume. This practice can foster a sense of community and connection during shared meals, reminding us of the blessings we often take for granted.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Hadith Transmission and Authenticity in Hadith because it showcases the process of narrating a hadith with slight variations, which is essential for understanding the transmission of Islamic teachings.

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This hadith is #5126 from Sahih Muslim, in the Book of The Book of Drinks. It is graded Sahih.

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