Is this hadith authentic?

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

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This hadith is from Sunan Ibn Majah, which contains 4,345 hadiths across 38 books. It is hadith number 3081 in the Book of Chapters on Food.

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Q: What is Sunan Ibn Majah 3081 about?

This hadith from Sunan Ibn Majah (Book of Chapters on Food), narrated by It was narrated that ‘Aishah said:, states: "“When the Prophet (ﷺ) passed away, there was nothing in my house that any living soul could eat, except a little bit of barley on a shelf of mine. I ate it for a long time, then I weighed it and soon…"

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 أَبُو بَكْرِ بْنُ أَبِي شَيْبَةَ، حَدَّثَنَا أَبُو أُسَامَةَ، حَدَّثَنَا هِشَامُ بْنُ عُرْوَةَ، عَنْ أَبِيهِ، عَنْ عَائِشَةَ، قَالَتْ لَقَدْ تُوُفِّيَ النَّبِيُّ ـ صلى الله عليه وسلم ـ وَمَا فِي بَيْتِي مِنْ شَىْءٍ يَأْكُلُهُ ذُو كَبِدٍ إِلاَّ شَطْرُ شَعِيرٍ فِي رَفٍّ لِي فَأَكَلْتُ مِنْهُ حَتَّى طَالَ عَلَىَّ فَكِلْتُهُ فَفَنِيَ ‏.‏

“When the Prophet (ﷺ) passed away, there was nothing in my house that any living soul could eat, except a little bit of barley on a shelf of mine. I ate it for a long time, then I weighed it and soon it was all gone.”

Narrated by It was narrated that ‘Aishah said:

Context

This hadith reveals the humble circumstances of the Prophet Muhammad's (ﷺ) household at the time of his passing. It underscores the themes of simplicity and reliance on Allah's provisions. The takeaway is the importance of gratitude for the blessings we have, no matter how small.

Modern Application

In today's context, this teaching encourages individuals to appreciate the simple things in life, such as food and shelter. It reminds us to be grateful for what we have and to support one another in times of need.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Prophetic Teachings and Blessings in Food because it highlights the simplicity of the Prophet's life and the importance of gratitude for sustenance.

Prophetic Teachings Blessings in Food