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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 5219 in the Book of The Book of Drinks.

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Sahih Muslim #5219

Q: What is Sahih Muslim 5219 about?

This hadith from Sahih Muslim (Book of The Book of Drinks), narrated by Abd Ayydb Ansari reported that when food was brought to Allah's Messenger (ﷺ) he ate out of that, and sent the remaining part to me, and one day he sent to me the left-over; (I found that he) had not taken from it at all for it included garlic. I asked him whether that was forbidden, whereupon he said:, states: "No, but I do not like it because of its odour. He (Abu Ayyub Ansiri) said: Then I also do not like what you do not like."

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.

حَدَّثَنَا مُحَمَّدُ بْنُ الْمُثَنَّى، وَابْنُ، بَشَّارٍ - وَاللَّفْظُ لاِبْنِ الْمُثَنَّى - قَالاَ حَدَّثَنَا مُحَمَّدُ، بْنُ جَعْفَرٍ حَدَّثَنَا شُعْبَةُ، عَنْ سِمَاكِ بْنِ حَرْبٍ، عَنْ جَابِرِ بْنِ سَمُرَةَ، عَنْ أَبِي أَيُّوبَ الأَنْصَارِيِّ، قَالَ كَانَ رَسُولُ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم إِذَا أُتِيَ بِطَعَامٍ أَكَلَ مِنْهُ وَبَعَثَ بِفَضْلِهِ إِلَىَّ وَإِنَّهُ بَعَثَ إِلَىَّ يَوْمًا بِفَضْلَةٍ لَمْ يَأْكُلْ مِنْهَا لأَنَّ فِيهَا ثُومًا فَسَأَلْتُهُ أَحَرَامٌ هُوَ قَالَ ‏ "‏ لاَ وَلَكِنِّي أَكْرَهُهُ مِنْ أَجْلِ رِيحِهِ ‏"‏ ‏.‏ قَالَ فَإِنِّي أَكْرَهُ مَا كَرِهْتَ ‏.‏

No, but I do not like it because of its odour. He (Abu Ayyub Ansiri) said: Then I also do not like what you do not like.

Narrated by Abd Ayydb Ansari reported that when food was brought to Allah's Messenger (ﷺ) he ate out of that, and sent the remaining part to me, and one day he sent to me the left-over; (I found that he) had not taken from it at all for it included garlic. I asked him whether that was forbidden, whereupon he said:

Context

This hadith illustrates the Prophet Muhammad's ﷺ approach to food preferences and social interactions. By sending leftover food to Abu Ayyub Ansari while avoiding garlic due to its odor, the Prophet demonstrates sensitivity to the feelings of others and the importance of maintaining pleasant social environments.

Modern Application

In today's context, this teaches the value of being considerate of others' preferences and sensitivities in social settings. It encourages individuals to be mindful of how their choices may affect those around them, fostering harmonious relationships.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Eating Etiquette and Blessings in Food because it discusses the importance of food preferences and the blessings associated with sharing meals.

Eating Etiquette Blessings in Food