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Sunan Ibn Majah #1483

Fasting
Hasan

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 الْمُصَفَّى، حَدَّثَنَا بَقِيَّةُ، حَدَّثَنَا مُحَمَّدُ بْنُ عَبْدِ الرَّحْمَنِ، عَنْ سُلَيْمَانَ بْنِ بُرَيْدَةَ، عَنْ أَبِيهِ، قَالَ قَالَ رَسُولُ اللَّهِ ـ صلى الله عليه وسلم ـ لِبِلاَلٍ ‏"‏ الْغَدَاءُ يَا بِلاَلُ ‏"‏ ‏.‏ فَقَالَ إِنِّي صَائِمٌ ‏.‏ قَالَ رَسُولُ اللَّهِ ـ صلى الله عليه وسلم ـ ‏"‏ نَأْكُلُ أَرْزَاقَنَا وَفَضْلُ رِزْقِ بِلاَلٍ فِي الْجَنَّةِ أَشَعَرْتَ يَا بِلاَلُ أَنَّ الصَّائِمَ تُسَبِّحُ عِظَامُهُ وَتَسْتَغْفِرُ لَهُ الْمَلاَئِكَةُ مَا أُكِلَ عِنْدَهُ ‏"‏ ‏.‏
“The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said to Bilal: ‘Come and eat, O Bilal.’ He said: ‘I am fasting.’ The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said: ‘We are eating our provision, but most of Bilal’s provision is in Paradise. Do you realise, O Bilal, that the bones of the fasting person glorify Allah and the angels pray for forgiveness for him so long as food is eaten in front of him?’”
Narrated by It was narrated from Sulaiman bin Buraidah that his father said:

Context

This hadith highlights a conversation between the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) and Bilal regarding fasting. The Prophet emphasizes the spiritual benefits of fasting, including the glorification of Allah by the fasting person's bones and the angels' prayers for forgiveness.

Modern Application

Recognizing the spiritual significance of fasting can motivate individuals to observe it more diligently. This hadith reminds us of the blessings associated with fasting, encouraging a deeper appreciation for this act of worship.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Fasting and Blessings in Food because it discusses the spiritual rewards of fasting and the blessings associated with food, emphasizing the importance of gratitude and awareness during meals.

FastingBlessings in Food

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About Sunan Ibn Majah

This hadith is #1483 from Sunan Ibn Majah, in the Book of Fasting. It is graded Hasan and narrated by It was narrated from Sulaiman bin Buraidah that his father said:.

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