Sunan Ibn Majah #3065

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 الصَّبَّاحِ، وَيَعْقُوبُ بْنُ حُمَيْدِ بْنِ كَاسِبٍ، قَالاَ حَدَّثَنَا عَبْدُ الْعَزِيزِ بْنُ مُحَمَّدٍ، أَخْبَرَنِي سُهَيْلُ بْنُ أَبِي صَالِحٍ، عَنْ أَبِيهِ، عَنْ أَبِي هُرَيْرَةَ، أَنَّ رَسُولَ اللَّهِ ـ صلى الله عليه وسلم ـ كَانَ إِذَا أُتِيَ بِأَوَّلِ الثَّمَرَةِ قَالَ ‏ "‏ اللَّهُمَّ بَارِكْ لَنَا فِي مَدِينَتِنَا وَفِي ثِمَارِنَا وَفِي مُدِّنَا وَفِي صَاعِنَا بَرَكَةً مَعَ بَرَكَةٍ ‏"‏ ‏.‏ ثُمَّ يُنَاوِلُهُ أَصْغَرَ مَنْ بِحَضْرَتِهِ مِنَ الْوِلْدَانِ ‏.‏
“O Allah, bless us in our city and in our fruits, in our Mudd and in our Sa’,* blessing upon blessing.” Then he would give it to the smallest of the children present.
Narrated by It was narrated from Abu Hurairah that when the first fruits (of the season) were brought, the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) would say:

Context

In this hadith, the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) demonstrates gratitude and invokes blessings when the first fruits of the season are presented to him. He prays for blessings in the city and its produce, emphasizing the importance of recognizing and appreciating the bounties of Allah. This practice reflects a deep connection to the land and gratitude for sustenance.

Modern Application

Today, this principle can inspire individuals to express gratitude for the food they receive. It encourages mindfulness about where our food comes from and the blessings it brings to our lives.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Eating Etiquette and Blessings in Food because it emphasizes the importance of gratitude and seeking blessings in our sustenance.

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This hadith is #3065 from Sunan Ibn Majah, in the Book of Chapters on Food. It is graded Sahih and narrated by It was narrated from Abu Hurairah that when the first fruits (of the season) were brought, the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) would say:.

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