What is Sunan Ibn Majah 3009 about?

This hadith from Sunan Ibn Majah (Book of Chapters on Food), narrated by It was narrated from Ibn ‘Umar that the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said:, states: "“When food is served, eat from that which is in front of you, and do not take from what is in front of your companion.’”"

Is this hadith authentic?

This hadith is graded Sahih. Sahih hadiths are considered the most authentic grade in hadith classification.

Which collection is this hadith from?

This hadith is from Sunan Ibn Majah, which contains 4,345 hadiths across 38 books. It is hadith number 3009 in the Book of Chapters on Food.

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Chapters on Food

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 خَلَفٍ الْعَسْقَلاَنِيُّ، حَدَّثَنَا عُبَيْدُ اللَّهِ، حَدَّثَنَا عَبْدُ الأَعْلَى، عَنْ يَحْيَى بْنِ أَبِي كَثِيرٍ، عَنْ عُرْوَةَ بْنِ الزُّبَيْرِ، عَنِ ابْنِ عُمَرَ، قَالَ قَالَ رَسُولُ اللَّهِ ـ صلى الله عليه وسلم ـ ‏ "‏ إِذَا وُضِعَتِ الْمَائِدَةُ فَلْيَأْكُلْ مِمَّا يَلِيهِ وَلاَ يَتَنَاوَلْ مِنْ بَيْنِ يَدَىْ جَلِيسِهِ ‏"‏ ‏.‏

“When food is served, eat from that which is in front of you, and do not take from what is in front of your companion.’”

Narrated by It was narrated from Ibn ‘Umar that the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said:

Context

In this hadith narrated by Ibn ‘Umar, the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) advises that when food is served, one should eat from what is directly in front of them and not take from their companion's portion. This guidance promotes respect and consideration during meals, ensuring that everyone has their share and fostering a sense of fairness.

Modern Application

In today's dining settings, this principle encourages us to be mindful of others and to respect personal space during meals. By adhering to this etiquette, we can enhance the dining experience and promote harmony among those sharing a meal.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Eating Etiquette and Etiquette of Sharing because it provides guidance on respectful behavior during meals as taught by the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ).

Eating Etiquette Etiquette of Sharing