Sunan Ibn Majah #3887

Zuhd
Da'if

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

حَدَّثَنَا نَصْرُ بْنُ عَلِيٍّ، أَخْبَرَنِي أَبِي، عَنْ شُعْبَةَ، عَنْ عَبْدِ الأَكْرَمِ، - رَجُلٌ مِنْ أَهْلِ الْكُوفَةِ - عَنْ أَبِيهِ، عَنْ سُلَيْمَانَ بْنِ صُرَدٍ، قَالَ أَتَانَا رَسُولُ اللَّهِ ـ صلى الله عليه وسلم ـ فَمَكَثْنَا ثَلاَثَ لَيَالٍ لاَ نَقْدِرُ - أَوْ لاَ يَقْدِرُ - عَلَى طَعَامٍ ‏.‏
“The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) came to us and we stayed for three nights without having anything to eat.”
Narrated by It was narrated that Sulaiman bin Surad said:

Context

This hadith recounts an experience where the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) visited a group of people who were so impoverished that they went three nights without food. This highlights the importance of community, support, and the challenges faced by those in need, emphasizing the Prophet's role in addressing their hardships.

Modern Application

In today's world, this story reminds us of the importance of community support and hospitality. It encourages individuals to be aware of those who are struggling and to offer help, fostering a sense of unity and compassion.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Community and Hospitality in Islam because it illustrates the significance of supporting one another in times of need and the Prophet's commitment to community welfare.

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This hadith is #3887 from Sunan Ibn Majah, in the Book of Zuhd. It is graded Da'if and narrated by It was narrated that Sulaiman bin Surad said:.

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