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Sahih Muslim #7260

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

حَدَّثَنَا أَبُو بَكْرِ بْنُ أَبِي شَيْبَةَ، وَأَبُو كُرَيْبٍ وَإِسْحَاقُ بْنُ إِبْرَاهِيمَ قَالَ إِسْحَاقُ أَخْبَرَنَا وَقَالَ الآخَرَانِ، حَدَّثَنَا أَبُو مُعَاوِيَةَ، عَنِ الأَعْمَشِ، عَنْ إِبْرَاهِيمَ، عَنِ الأَسْوَدِ، عَنْ عَائِشَةَ، قَالَتْ مَا شَبِعَ رَسُولُ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم ثَلاَثَةَ أَيَّامٍ تِبَاعًا مِنْ خُبْزِ بُرٍّ حَتَّى مَضَى لِسَبِيلِهِ ‏.‏
Never did Allah's Messenger (ﷺ) eat to his fill the bread of wheat for three successive days until he had run the course of his life.
Narrated by 'A'isha reported Allah's Messenger (ﷺ) as saying:

Context

This hadith narrated by 'A'isha reveals the simplicity of the Prophet Muhammad's (ﷺ) lifestyle, as he never filled his stomach with wheat bread for three consecutive days. This reflects his humility and self-discipline, emphasizing that spiritual fulfillment is more important than material comfort. The Prophet's (ﷺ) choice to live modestly serves as an example for his followers to prioritize spiritual growth over physical indulgence.

Modern Application

In a consumer-driven society, this hadith encourages individuals to reflect on their own consumption habits. It serves as a reminder to seek balance and prioritize spiritual and personal growth over material excess.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Prophetic Conduct and Spiritual Discipline because it illustrates the Prophet's (ﷺ) modest lifestyle and emphasizes the importance of self-control and spiritual focus.

Prophetic ConductSpiritual Discipline

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This hadith is #7260 from Sahih Muslim, in the Book of The Book of Zuhd and Softening of Hearts. It is graded Sahih and narrated by 'A'isha reported Allah's Messenger (ﷺ) as saying:.

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