Sunan Ibn Majah #3011

Chapters on Food

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 أَبِي، حَدَّثَنَا مُحَمَّدُ بْنُ عَبْدِ الرَّحْمَنِ بْنِ عِرْقٍ الْيَحْصُبِيُّ، حَدَّثَنَا عَبْدُ اللَّهِ بْنُ بُسْرٍ، أَنَّ رَسُولَ اللَّهِ ـ صلى الله عليه وسلم ـ أُتِيَ بِقَصْعَةٍ فَقَالَ رَسُولُ اللَّهِ ـ صلى الله عليه وسلم ـ ‏ "‏ كُلُوا مِنْ جَوَانِبِهَا وَدَعُوا ذُرْوَتَهَا يُبَارَكْ فِيهَا ‏"‏ ‏.‏
“Eat from the sides and leave the top, so that it may be blessed.”
Narrated by ‘Abdullah bin Busr narrated that the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) was brought a bowl (of food). The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said:

Context

In this hadith, the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) emphasizes the importance of eating from the sides of a bowl rather than the top. This guidance was given when he was presented with food, highlighting a practice that not only shows consideration for others but also invites blessings in the meal. The takeaway is a reminder of the etiquette surrounding food consumption and the significance of seeking blessings in our sustenance.

Modern Application

In today's dining experiences, this principle can be applied by being mindful of how we share food with others. By serving from the sides, we not only maintain cleanliness but also foster a sense of community and respect for the meal being shared.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Eating Etiquette and Blessings in Food because it instructs on how to properly consume food while invoking blessings.

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This hadith is #3011 from Sunan Ibn Majah, in the Book of Chapters on Food and narrated by ‘Abdullah bin Busr narrated that the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) was brought a bowl (of food). The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said:.

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