What is Sahih Muslim 7266 about?

This hadith from Sahih Muslim (Book of The Book of Zuhd and Softening of Hearts), narrated by This hadith has been narrated on the authority of 'Urwa with the same chain of transmitters (and the words are):, states: "" We used to spend-" And he did not make a mention of the family of Muhammad (ﷺ), and Abu Kuraib made this addition to his hadith which was transmitted on the authority of Ibn Numair (and the words ar…"

Is this hadith authentic?

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 7266 in the Book of The Book of Zuhd and Softening of Hearts.

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Sahih Muslim #7266

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 بَكْرِ بْنُ أَبِي شَيْبَةَ، وَأَبُو كُرَيْبٍ قَالاَ حَدَّثَنَا أَبُو أُسَامَةَ، وَابْنُ، نُمَيْرٍ عَنْ هِشَامِ بْنِ عُرْوَةَ، بِهَذَا الإِسْنَادِ إِنْ كُنَّا لَنَمْكُثُ ‏.‏ وَلَمْ يَذْكُرْ آلَ مُحَمَّدٍ ‏.‏ وَزَادَ أَبُو كُرَيْبٍ فِي حَدِيثِهِ عَنِ ابْنِ نُمَيْرٍ إِلاَّ أَنْ يَأْتِيَنَا اللُّحَيْمُ ‏.‏

" We used to spend-" And he did not make a mention of the family of Muhammad (ﷺ), and Abu Kuraib made this addition to his hadith which was transmitted on the authority of Ibn Numair (and the words are):" But this that there was brought to us some meat."

Narrated by This hadith has been narrated on the authority of 'Urwa with the same chain of transmitters (and the words are):

Context

This hadith reflects the practice of sharing food and blessings among the community. It mentions a time when the companions were gathered, highlighting the importance of unity and sharing in Islam. The mention of food serves as a reminder of the blessings that come from communal gatherings.

Modern Application

In today's context, this teaching encourages people to share meals and blessings with others, fostering community bonds and generosity. It serves as a reminder to appreciate the food we have and to share it with those around us.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Blessings in Food because it emphasizes the importance of sharing food and the blessings associated with communal meals.

Blessings in Food