What is Sunan Abu Dawud 3838 about?

This hadith from Sunan Abu Dawud (Book of Foods (Kitab Al-At'imah)), narrated by Narrated Abdullah ibn Busr ibn Atiyyah ibn Busr:, states: "The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) came to visit us and we offered him butter and dates, for he liked butter and dates."

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 Sunan Abu Dawud, which contains 5,276 hadiths across 43 books. It is hadith number 3838 in the Book of Foods (Kitab Al-At'imah).

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Sunan Abu Dawud #3838

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 مُحَمَّدُ بْنُ الْوَزِيرِ، حَدَّثَنَا الْوَلِيدُ بْنُ مَزْيَدٍ، قَالَ سَمِعْتُ ابْنَ جَابِرٍ، قَالَ حَدَّثَنِي سُلَيْمُ بْنُ عَامِرٍ، عَنِ ابْنَىْ، بُسْرٍ السُّلَمِيَّيْنِ قَالاَ دَخَلَ عَلَيْنَا رَسُولُ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم فَقَدَّمْنَا زُبْدًا وَتَمْرًا وَكَانَ يُحِبُّ الزُّبْدَ وَالتَّمْرَ ‏.‏

The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) came to visit us and we offered him butter and dates, for he liked butter and dates.

Narrated by Narrated Abdullah ibn Busr ibn Atiyyah ibn Busr:

Context

In this hadith, the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) is depicted visiting the home of Abdullah ibn Busr, where he was offered butter and dates—foods he particularly enjoyed. This moment emphasizes the importance of hospitality and the joy of sharing food with loved ones and guests. The Prophet's (ﷺ) acceptance of this simple meal reflects his appreciation for the gestures of kindness and generosity from others.

Modern Application

This hadith serves as a reminder of the value of hospitality in our daily lives. Sharing meals with family and friends fosters connection and community, and it encourages us to be gracious hosts, just as the Prophet (ﷺ) exemplified.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Hospitality in Islam and Blessings in Food because it highlights the significance of sharing food and the joy it brings in strengthening social bonds.

Hospitality in Islam Blessings in Food

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سُورَةُ هُودٍ

Hud (Hud)

بِسْمِ ٱللَّهِ ٱلرَّحْمَـٰنِ ٱلرَّحِيمِ

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وَلَقَدْ جَآءَتْ رُسُلُنَآ إِبْرَٰهِيمَ بِٱلْبُشْرَىٰ قَالُوا۟ سَلَٰمًۭا ۖ قَالَ سَلَٰمٌۭ ۖ فَمَا لَبِثَ أَن جَآءَ بِعِجْلٍ حَنِيذٍۢ

And certainly did Our messengers come to Abraham with good tidings; they said, "Peace." He said, "Peace," and did not delay in bringing [them] a roasted calf.

سُورَةُ البَيِّنَةِ

Al-Bayyina (The Evidence)

بِسْمِ ٱللَّهِ ٱلرَّحْمَـٰنِ ٱلرَّحِيمِ

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رَسُولٌۭ مِّنَ ٱللَّهِ يَتْلُوا۟ صُحُفًۭا مُّطَهَّرَةًۭ

A Messenger from Allah, reciting purified scriptures

سُورَةُ النِّسَاءِ

An-Nisaa (The Women)

بِسْمِ ٱللَّهِ ٱلرَّحْمَـٰنِ ٱلرَّحِيمِ

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وَمَآ أَرْسَلْنَا مِن رَّسُولٍ إِلَّا لِيُطَاعَ بِإِذْنِ ٱللَّهِ ۚ وَلَوْ أَنَّهُمْ إِذ ظَّلَمُوٓا۟ أَنفُسَهُمْ جَآءُوكَ فَٱسْتَغْفَرُوا۟ ٱللَّهَ وَٱسْتَغْفَرَ لَهُمُ ٱلرَّسُولُ لَوَجَدُوا۟ ٱللَّهَ تَوَّابًۭا رَّحِيمًۭا

And We did not send any messenger except to be obeyed by permission of Allah. And if, when they wronged themselves, they had come to you, [O Muhammad], and asked forgiveness of Allah and the Messenger had asked forgiveness for them, they would have found Allah Accepting of repentance and Merciful.

سُورَةُ الفُرۡقَانِ

Al-Furqaan (The Criterion)

بِسْمِ ٱللَّهِ ٱلرَّحْمَـٰنِ ٱلرَّحِيمِ

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وَمَآ أَرْسَلْنَا قَبْلَكَ مِنَ ٱلْمُرْسَلِينَ إِلَّآ إِنَّهُمْ لَيَأْكُلُونَ ٱلطَّعَامَ وَيَمْشُونَ فِى ٱلْأَسْوَاقِ ۗ وَجَعَلْنَا بَعْضَكُمْ لِبَعْضٍۢ فِتْنَةً أَتَصْبِرُونَ ۗ وَكَانَ رَبُّكَ بَصِيرًۭا

And We did not send before you, [O Muhammad], any of the messengers except that they ate food and walked in the markets. And We have made some of you [people] as trial for others - will you have patience? And ever is your Lord, Seeing.

وَقَالُوا۟ مَالِ هَٰذَا ٱلرَّسُولِ يَأْكُلُ ٱلطَّعَامَ وَيَمْشِى فِى ٱلْأَسْوَاقِ ۙ لَوْلَآ أُنزِلَ إِلَيْهِ مَلَكٌۭ فَيَكُونَ مَعَهُۥ نَذِيرًا

And they say, "What is this messenger that eats food and walks in the markets? Why was there not sent down to him an angel so he would be with him a warner?

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This hadith is #3838 from Sunan Abu Dawud, in the Book of Foods (Kitab Al-At'imah). It is graded Sahih and narrated by Narrated Abdullah ibn Busr ibn Atiyyah ibn Busr:.

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