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This hadith is graded Hasan. Hasan hadiths are considered good and acceptable 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 3894 in the Book of Zuhd.

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Q: What is Sunan Ibn Majah 3894 about?

This hadith from Sunan Ibn Majah (Book of Zuhd), narrated by It was narrated that Ibn ‘Umar said:, states: "“Utbah bin Ghazwan delivered a sermon on the pulpit and said: ‘I saw myself the seventh of seven with the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ), and we did not have any food to eat except the leaves of trees, until…"

Zuhd

Hasan

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 وَكِيعٌ، عَنْ أَبِي نَعَامَةَ، سَمِعَهُ مِنْ، خَالِدِ بْنِ عُمَيْرٍ قَالَ خَطَبَنَا عُتْبَةُ بْنُ غَزْوَانَ عَلَى الْمِنْبَرِ فَقَالَ لَقَدْ رَأَيْتُنِي سَابِعَ سَبْعَةٍ مَعَ رَسُولِ اللَّهِ ـ صلى الله عليه وسلم ـ مَا لَنَا طَعَامٌ نَأْكُلُهُ إِلاَّ وَرَقُ الشَّجَرِ حَتَّى قَرِحَتْ أَشْدَاقُنَا ‏.‏

“Utbah bin Ghazwan delivered a sermon on the pulpit and said: ‘I saw myself the seventh of seven with the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ), and we did not have any food to eat except the leaves of trees, until our gums hurt.’”

Narrated by It was narrated that Ibn ‘Umar said:

Context

This narration recounts a time when the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) and his companions faced extreme hardship, surviving on nothing but tree leaves. It illustrates the struggles faced by early Muslims and the importance of community support during difficult times. The emphasis is on resilience and the bonds formed through shared experiences.

Modern Application

In modern life, this hadith highlights the value of community and support during tough times. It encourages individuals to come together, share resources, and provide hospitality to one another, fostering a sense of unity and compassion.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Community and Hospitality in Islam because it reflects the importance of mutual support and sharing among members of a community.

Community Hospitality in Islam