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Sunan Ibn Majah #3091

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 عَبْدِ اللَّهِ الرَّقِّيُّ، حَدَّثَنَا إِبْرَاهِيمُ بْنُ عَبْدِ السَّلاَمِ بْنِ عَبْدِ اللَّهِ بْنِ بَابَاهْ الْمَخْزُومِيُّ، حَدَّثَنَا عَبْدُ اللَّهِ بْنُ مَيْمُونٍ، عَنْ مُحَمَّدِ بْنِ الْمُنْكَدِرِ، عَنْ جَابِرِ بْنِ عَبْدِ اللَّهِ، قَالَ قَالَ رَسُولُ اللَّهِ ـ صلى الله عليه وسلم ـ ‏ "‏ لاَ تَدَعُوا الْعَشَاءَ وَلَوْ بِكَفٍّ مِنْ تَمْرٍ فَإِنَّ تَرْكَهُ يُهْرِمُ ‏"‏ ‏.‏
“Do not leave dinner, even if it is only a handful of dates, because abandoning it makes one weak.”
Narrated by It was narrated from Jabir bin ‘Abdullah that the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said:

Context

In this hadith narrated by Jabir bin ‘Abdullah, the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ advises against skipping dinner, even if it's just a small portion. He emphasizes that neglecting meals can weaken a person. This highlights the importance of nourishment and maintaining one's health.

Modern Application

In modern life, this hadith encourages individuals to prioritize their health and well-being by not skipping meals. It serves as a reminder to appreciate the blessings of food and to maintain a balanced diet.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Eating Etiquette and Blessings in Food because it emphasizes the importance of consuming meals and recognizing the blessings associated with food.

Eating EtiquetteBlessings in Food

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About Sunan Ibn Majah

This hadith is #3091 from Sunan Ibn Majah, in the Book of Chapters on Food. It is graded Sahih and narrated by It was narrated from Jabir bin ‘Abdullah that the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said:.

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