Sunan Ibn Majah #669

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 سَهْلُ بْنُ أَبِي سَهْلٍ، حَدَّثَنَا سُفْيَانُ بْنُ عُيَيْنَةَ، ح وَحَدَّثَنَا عَلِيُّ بْنُ مُحَمَّدٍ، حَدَّثَنَا وَكِيعٌ، جَمِيعًا عَنْ هِشَامِ بْنِ عُرْوَةَ، عَنْ أَبِيهِ، عَنْ عَائِشَةَ، أَنَّ رَسُولَ اللَّهِ ـ صلى الله عليه وسلم ـ قَالَ ‏ "‏ إِذَا حَضَرَ الْعَشَاءُ وَأُقِيمَتِ الصَّلاَةُ، فَابْدَءُوا بِالْعَشَاءِ ‏"‏ ‏.‏
“If food is ready and the Iqamah is being given, then start with the food.”
Narrated by It was narrated from ‘Aishah that the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said:

Context

Aishah narrates that the Messenger of Allah ﷺ advised that if food is ready and the prayer is being called, one should prioritize eating. This hadith emphasizes the balance between fulfilling physical needs and spiritual obligations, showcasing the Prophet's practical approach to daily life.

Modern Application

In our daily routines, this hadith reminds us to be mindful of our physical needs while also maintaining our spiritual practices. It suggests that it's acceptable to prioritize meals when they coincide with prayer times.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Eating Etiquette because it provides guidance on prioritizing meals in relation to prayer times.

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This hadith is #669 from Sunan Ibn Majah, in the Book of Establishing the Prayer and the Sunnah Regarding Them. It is graded Sahih and narrated by It was narrated from ‘Aishah that the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said:.

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