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Sunan Ibn Majah #1966

The Chapters on Business Transactions
Sahih

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

حَدَّثَنَا عَمْرُو بْنُ عُثْمَانَ بْنِ سَعِيدِ بْنِ كَثِيرِ بْنِ دِينَارٍ الْحِمْصِيُّ، حَدَّثَنَا بَقِيَّةُ بْنُ الْوَلِيدِ، عَنْ بَحِيرِ بْنِ سَعْدٍ، عَنْ خَالِدِ بْنِ مَعْدَانَ، عَنِ الْمِقْدَامِ بْنِ مَعْدِيكَرِبَ، عَنْ أَبِي أَيُّوبَ، عَنِ النَّبِيِّ ـ صلى الله عليه وسلم ـ قَالَ ‏ "‏ كِيلُوا طَعَامَكُمْ يُبَارَكْ لَكُمْ فِيهِ ‏"‏ ‏.‏
"Measure your food, may you be blessed therein."
Narrated by It was narrated from Abu Ayyub that the Prophet (ﷺ) said:

Context

The Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) advises measuring food to ensure blessings in it. This hadith underscores the importance of being mindful in food preparation and consumption, suggesting that moderation and care can lead to increased blessings.

Modern Application

In today's context, this principle encourages individuals to practice moderation and mindfulness in their eating habits. It serves as a reminder that thoughtful preparation and consumption can enhance the blessings associated with food.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Blessings in Food because it emphasizes the connection between measuring food and receiving blessings.

Blessings in Food

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This hadith is #1966 from Sunan Ibn Majah, in the Book of The Chapters on Business Transactions. It is graded Sahih and narrated by It was narrated from Abu Ayyub that the Prophet (ﷺ) said:.

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