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Sunan Abu Dawud #3832

Foods (Kitab Al-At'imah)
Sahih

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

حَدَّثَنَا الْوَلِيدُ بْنُ عُتْبَةَ، حَدَّثَنَا مَرْوَانُ بْنُ مُحَمَّدٍ، حَدَّثَنَا سُلَيْمَانُ بْنُ بِلاَلٍ، حَدَّثَنِي هِشَامُ بْنُ عُرْوَةَ، عَنْ أَبِيهِ، عَنْ عَائِشَةَ، - رضى الله عنها - قَالَتْ قَالَ النَّبِيُّ صلى الله عليه وسلم ‏ "‏ بَيْتٌ لاَ تَمْرَ فِيهِ جِيَاعٌ أَهْلُهُ ‏"‏ ‏.‏
A family which has no dates will be hungry.
Narrated by ’A’ishah reported the Prophet(ﷺ) as saying:

Context

This hadith, narrated by 'A'ishah, conveys a simple yet profound message from the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) about the significance of having dates in a household. The statement implies that a family without dates is likely to experience hunger, highlighting the importance of sustenance and the blessings that come with it. This reflects the Prophet's awareness of the basic needs of families and the importance of food security.

Modern Application

In contemporary life, this hadith reminds us of the importance of ensuring that our families have access to nutritious food. It encourages us to prioritize food security and to be mindful of the blessings that come with having sufficient provisions.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Eating Etiquette and Blessings in Food because it highlights the significance of food in maintaining family well-being and acknowledges the blessings associated with having sufficient sustenance.

Eating EtiquetteBlessings in Food

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About Sunan Abu Dawud

This hadith is #3832 from Sunan Abu Dawud, in the Book of Foods (Kitab Al-At'imah). It is graded Sahih and narrated by ’A’ishah reported the Prophet(ﷺ) as saying:.

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