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Sunan Ibn Majah #1498

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 يَعْقُوبُ بْنُ حُمَيْدِ بْنِ كَاسِبٍ، حَدَّثَنَا مُحَمَّدُ بْنُ مَعْنٍ، عَنْ أَبِيهِ، وَعَنْ عَبْدِ اللَّهِ بْنِ عَبْدِ اللَّهِ الأُمَوِيِّ، عَنْ مَعْنِ بْنِ مُحَمَّدٍ، عَنْ حَنْظَلَةَ بْنِ عَلِيٍّ الأَسْلَمِيِّ، عَنْ أَبِي هُرَيْرَةَ، عَنِ النَّبِيِّ ـ صلى الله عليه وسلم ـ أَنَّهُ قَالَ ‏ "‏ الطَّاعِمُ الشَّاكِرُ بِمَنْزِلَةِ الصَّائِمِ الصَّابِرِ ‏"‏ ‏.‏
“A grateful eater is equal to a patient fasting person.”
Narrated by It was narrated from Abu Hurairah that the Prophet (ﷺ) said:

Context

This hadith highlights the equivalence of a grateful eater to a patient fasting person, as stated by the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ). It reflects the value of gratitude in Islam, suggesting that appreciation for one's blessings is as virtuous as enduring hardship through fasting. This teaching encourages believers to recognize and be thankful for the sustenance they receive.

Modern Application

In everyday life, this principle encourages us to practice gratitude for our meals and the resources we have. Acknowledging the blessings of food can enhance our appreciation for life's provisions and foster a positive mindset.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Gratitude and Good Deeds because it emphasizes the importance of being thankful for one's blessings and the virtue of expressing gratitude.

GratitudeGood Deeds

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About Sunan Ibn Majah

This hadith is #1498 from Sunan Ibn Majah, in the Book of Fasting. It is graded Hasan and narrated by It was narrated from Abu Hurairah that the Prophet (ﷺ) said:.

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