Sunan Abu Dawud #3774
Foods (Kitab Al-At'imah)
The Arabic includes the chain of narration (sanad) and the collector's commentary; the English translation shows the Prophet's words only.
حَدَّثَنَا عَمْرُو بْنُ عُثْمَانَ الْحِمْصِيُّ، حَدَّثَنَا أَبِي، حَدَّثَنَا مُحَمَّدُ بْنُ عَبْدِ الرَّحْمَنِ بْنِ عِرْقٍ، حَدَّثَنَا عَبْدُ اللَّهِ بْنُ بُسْرٍ، قَالَ كَانَ لِلنَّبِيِّ صلى الله عليه وسلم قَصْعَةٌ يُقَالُ لَهَا الْغَرَّاءُ يَحْمِلُهَا أَرْبَعَةُ رِجَالٍ فَلَمَّا أَضْحَوْا وَسَجَدُوا الضُّحَى أُتِيَ بِتِلْكَ الْقَصْعَةِ - يَعْنِي وَقَدْ ثُرِدَ فِيهَا - فَالْتَفُّوا عَلَيْهَا فَلَمَّا كَثُرُوا جَثَى رَسُولُ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم فَقَالَ أَعْرَابِيٌّ مَا هَذِهِ الْجِلْسَةُ قَالَ النَّبِيُّ صلى الله عليه وسلم " إِنَّ اللَّهَ جَعَلَنِي عَبْدًا كَرِيمًا وَلَمْ يَجْعَلْنِي جَبَّارًا عَنِيدًا " . ثُمَّ قَالَ رَسُولُ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم " كُلُوا مِنْ حَوَالَيْهَا وَدَعُوا ذِرْوَتَهَا يُبَارَكْ فِيهَا " .
The Prophet (ﷺ) had a bowl called gharra'. It was carried by four persons. When the sun rose high, and they performed the forenoon prayer, the bowl in which tharid was prepared was brought, and the people gathered round it. When they were numerous, the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said: Allah has made me a respectable servant, and He did not make me an obstinate tyrant. The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said: Eat from it sides and leave its top, the blessing will be conferred on it
Narrated by Narrated Abdullah ibn Busr:
Context
This hadith describes an occasion when the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ shared a meal with his companions. He advised them on how to eat from a communal dish, emphasizing humility and respect. The takeaway is the importance of etiquette during meals and the blessings that come from sharing food.
Modern Application
In today's context, this principle encourages us to practice good manners during meals, such as sharing and being considerate of others. It reminds us that communal dining can strengthen bonds and create a sense of community.
Topics
This hadith is tagged with Eating Etiquette and Blessings in Food because it highlights the importance of proper conduct during meals and the blessings associated with sharing food.
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That you [people] may believe in Allah and His Messenger and honor him and respect the Prophet and exalt Allah morning and afternoon.
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About Sunan Abu Dawud
This hadith is #3774 from Sunan Abu Dawud, in the Book of Foods (Kitab Al-At'imah). It is graded Sahih Maqtu' and narrated by Narrated Abdullah ibn Busr:.