Sunan Abu Dawud #3819
The Arabic includes the chain of narration (sanad) and the collector's commentary; the English translation shows the Prophet's words only.
Context
In this hadith, the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) expresses a desire for a specific type of bread, highlighting the simplicity and beauty of food. When a man brings him the bread, the Prophet discovers it was stored in a lizard skin, which he finds unacceptable and instructs to be removed. This reflects the importance of cleanliness and appropriateness in food preparation and presentation.
Modern Application
Today, this hadith reminds us to be mindful of how we store and serve food. Ensuring that our food is kept in clean and suitable containers is essential for health and hygiene. It also encourages us to appreciate the simple joys of food while maintaining standards of cleanliness.
Topics
This hadith is tagged with Authenticity in Hadith because it is noted as having a weak chain of narration, which affects its reliability.
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About Sunan Abu Dawud
This hadith is #3819 from Sunan Abu Dawud, in the Book of Foods (Kitab Al-At'imah). It is graded Da'if in chain and narrated by Narrated Abdullah ibn Umar:.