Is this hadith authentic?

This hadith is graded Sahih. Sahih hadiths are considered the most authentic grade in hadith classification.

Which collection is this hadith from?

This hadith is from Sunan Ibn Majah, which contains 4,345 hadiths across 38 books. It is hadith number 667 in the Book of Establishing the Prayer and the Sunnah Regarding Them.

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Q: What is Sunan Ibn Majah 667 about?

This hadith from Sunan Ibn Majah (Book of Establishing the Prayer and the Sunnah Regarding Them), narrated by It was narrated from Anas bin Malik that the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said:, states: "“If food is served and the Iqamah for prayer is given, then start with the food.”"

Establishing the Prayer and the Sunnah Regarding Them

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، حَدَّثَنَا سُفْيَانُ بْنُ عُيَيْنَةَ، عَنِ الزُّهْرِيِّ، عَنْ أَنَسِ بْنِ مَالِكٍ، أَنَّ رَسُولَ اللَّهِ ـ صلى الله عليه وسلم ـ قَالَ ‏ "‏ إِذَا وُضِعَ الْعَشَاءُ وَأُقِيمَتِ الصَّلاَةُ، فَابْدَءُوا بِالْعَشَاءِ ‏"‏ ‏.‏

“If food is served and the Iqamah for prayer is given, then start with the food.”

Narrated by It was narrated from Anas bin Malik that the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said:

Context

In this hadith, the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) emphasizes the importance of prioritizing food when it is served, even if the call to prayer (Iqamah) is given. This reflects a practical approach to balancing spiritual duties with everyday needs, highlighting that taking care of one's physical sustenance is also a part of life. The takeaway is to ensure that basic needs are met before engaging in acts of worship.

Modern Application

In our daily lives, this principle can be applied by ensuring that we take care of our basic needs, such as eating, before engaging in prayer or other spiritual activities. It reminds us to maintain a balance between our physical and spiritual obligations.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Eating Etiquette and Blessings in Food because it illustrates the significance of prioritizing food when it is served, indicating that fulfilling basic needs is important even during prayer times.

Eating Etiquette Blessings in Food