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Sunan Ibn Majah #3088

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 هِشَامُ بْنُ عَمَّارٍ، وَسُوَيْدُ بْنُ سَعِيدٍ، وَيَحْيَى بْنُ عُثْمَانَ بْنِ سَعِيدِ بْنِ كَثِيرِ بْنِ دِينَارٍ الْحِمْصِيُّ، قَالُوا حَدَّثَنَا بَقِيَّةُ بْنُ الْوَلِيدِ، حَدَّثَنَا يُوسُفُ بْنُ أَبِي كَثِيرٍ، عَنْ نُوحِ بْنِ ذَكْوَانَ، عَنِ الْحَسَنِ، عَنْ أَنَسِ بْنِ مَالِكٍ، قَالَ قَالَ رَسُولُ اللَّهِ ـ صلى الله عليه وسلم ـ ‏ "‏ إِنَّ مِنَ السَّرَفِ أَنْ تَأْكُلَ كُلَّ مَا اشْتَهَيْتَ ‏"‏ ‏.‏
“It is extravagance to eat everything you want.”
Narrated by It was narrated from Anas bin Malik that the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said:

Context

The Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) addresses the concept of extravagance in this hadith, highlighting that indulging in every desire, particularly in food, is considered wasteful. This statement serves as a reminder to practice moderation and self-control, encouraging individuals to be mindful of their consumption habits and to avoid excess.

Modern Application

In modern life, this principle can be applied by promoting mindful eating and encouraging individuals to appreciate food without overindulgence. By practicing moderation, people can foster healthier lifestyles and reduce wastefulness.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Eating Etiquette because it emphasizes the importance of moderation in consumption, particularly regarding food.

Eating Etiquette

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About Sunan Ibn Majah

This hadith is #3088 from Sunan Ibn Majah, in the Book of Chapters on Food. It is graded Sahih and narrated by It was narrated from Anas bin Malik that the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said:.

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