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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 7253 in the Book of The Book of Zuhd and Softening of Hearts.

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Q: What is Sahih Muslim 7253 about?

This hadith from Sahih Muslim (Book of The Book of Zuhd and Softening of Hearts), narrated by Khalid b. Umair reported:, states: "I heard Uqba b. Ghazwan as saving: I found myself as the seventh amongst the seven who had been along with Allah's Messenger (ﷺ). We had nothing to eat but the leaves of hubla (a wild tree) until the…"

The Book of Zuhd and Softening of Hearts

Sahih

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

وَحَدَّثَنَا أَبُو كُرَيْبٍ، مُحَمَّدُ بْنُ الْعَلاَءِ حَدَّثَنَا وَكِيعٌ، عَنْ قُرَّةَ بْنِ خَالِدٍ، عَنْ حُمَيْدِ، بْنِ هِلاَلٍ عَنْ خَالِدِ بْنِ عُمَيْرٍ، قَالَ سَمِعْتُ عُتْبَةَ بْنَ غَزْوَانَ، يَقُولُ لَقَدْ رَأَيْتُنِي سَابِعَ سَبْعَةٍ مَعَ رَسُولِ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم مَا طَعَامُنَا إِلاَّ وَرَقُ الْحُبْلَةِ حَتَّى قَرِحَتْ أَشْدَاقُنَا ‏.‏

I heard Uqba b. Ghazwan as saving: I found myself as the seventh amongst the seven who had been along with Allah's Messenger (ﷺ). We had nothing to eat but the leaves of hubla (a wild tree) until the corners of our mouths were injured.

Narrated by Khalid b. Umair reported:

Context

In this hadith, the narrator shares a personal experience of hardship while accompanying the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ. The mention of their limited food highlights the sacrifices made by the early companions in their commitment to the cause. This moment reflects the spirit of camaraderie and resilience in the face of adversity.

Modern Application

This principle can inspire us to appreciate the sacrifices made by those who came before us and to support one another in challenging times. Building a sense of community and hospitality can strengthen our bonds and foster mutual support.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Community and Hospitality in Islam because it emphasizes the importance of camaraderie and support among companions during challenging times.

Community Hospitality in Islam