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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 3182 in the Book of Chapters on Medicine.

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Q: What is Sunan Ibn Majah 3182 about?

This hadith from Sunan Ibn Majah (Book of Chapters on Medicine), narrated by It was narrated from ‘Aishah that the Prophet (ﷺ) said:, states: "“You should eat the beneficial thing that is unpleasant to eat: Talbinah,” meaning broth. If any member of the family of the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) was sick, the cooking pot would remain on the fire u…"

Chapters on Medicine

Sahih

The Arabic includes the chain of narration (sanad) and the collector's commentary; the English translation shows the Prophet's words only.

حَدَّثَنَا عَلِيُّ بْنُ أَبِي الْخَصِيبِ، حَدَّثَنَا وَكِيعٌ، عَنْ أَيْمَنَ بْنِ نَابِلٍ، عَنِ امْرَأَةٍ، مِنْ قُرَيْشٍ يُقَالَ لَهَا كَلْثَمُ عَنْ عَائِشَةَ، قَالَتْ قَالَ النَّبِيُّ ـ صلى الله عليه وسلم ـ ‏ "‏ عَلَيْكُمْ بِالْبَغِيضِ النَّافِعِ التَّلْبِينَةِ ‏"‏ ‏.‏ يَعْنِي الْحَسَاءَ ‏.‏ قَالَتْ وَكَانَ رَسُولُ اللَّهِ ـ صلى الله عليه وسلم ـ إِذَا اشْتَكَى أَحَدٌ مِنْ أَهْلِهِ لَمْ تَزَلِ الْبُرْمَةُ عَلَى النَّارِ حَتَّى يَنْتَهِيَ أَحَدُ طَرَفَيْهِ ‏.‏ يَعْنِي يَبْرَأُ أَوْ يَمُوتُ ‏.‏

“You should eat the beneficial thing that is unpleasant to eat: Talbinah,” meaning broth. If any member of the family of the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) was sick, the cooking pot would remain on the fire until one of two things happened, either the person recovered or died.

Narrated by It was narrated from ‘Aishah that the Prophet (ﷺ) said:

Context

This hadith narrated by ‘Aishah reveals the Prophet Muhammad's (ﷺ) recommendation to consume talbinah, a nourishing broth, especially when someone is ill. The Prophet (ﷺ) emphasized the importance of this beneficial yet unappealing food, indicating that it was consistently prepared for his family during times of sickness, reflecting his care and concern for their health.

Modern Application

In modern times, this principle can be applied by prioritizing nutritious foods that may not always be appetizing, especially when caring for sick loved ones. Preparing wholesome meals can provide comfort and support during recovery.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Eating Etiquette and Hospitality in Islam because it highlights the significance of providing nourishing food to those in need, especially during illness.

Eating Etiquette Hospitality in Islam