Jami’ at-Tirmidhi is one of the six major hadith collections in Sunni Islam, compiled by Imam Abu ‘Isa Muhammad at-Tirmidhi. It is notable for its classification of hadith based on authenticity and legal relevance, and includes commentary on the reliability of narrators and juristic differences among scholars.

Book 25, The Book on Food, discusses the etiquette of eating, permissible and prohibited foods, and related guidance.

Jami` at-Tirmidhi: Book 25, Hadith 13

Jami` at-Tirmidhi: Book 25, Hadith 13 Narrated ‘Abdullah bin ‘Umar: That the Prophet (ﷺ) said: “Let none of you wat with his left hand nor drink with his left hand, for indeed Ash-Shaitan eats with his left hand and drinks with his left hand.” He said: There are narrations on this topic from Jabir, ‘Umar […]

Jami` at-Tirmidhi: Book 25, Hadith 14

Jami` at-Tirmidhi: Book 25, Hadith 14 Narrated Az-Zuhri: From Salim, from his father, that the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said: “When one of you eats, then let him eat with his right hand, and let him drink with his right hand, for indeed Ash-Shaitan eats with his left hand, and he drinks with his left […]

Jami` at-Tirmidhi: Book 25, Hadith 15

Jami` at-Tirmidhi: Book 25, Hadith 15 Narrated Abu Hurairah: That Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said: “When one of you eats, then let him lick his fingers, for indeed he does not know in which of them is the blessing.” He said: There are narrations on this topic from Jabir, Ka’b bin Malik, and Anas. This […]

Jami` at-Tirmidhi: Book 25, Hadith 16

Jami` at-Tirmidhi: Book 25, Hadith 16 Narrated Jabir: That the Prophet (ﷺ) said: “When one of you eats food, and he drops a pieces of it, then let him remove anything suspicious from it and eat it. Do not leave it for Ash-Shaitan.” He said: There is something about this from Anas. حَدَّثَنَا قُتَيْبَةُ، حَدَّثَنَا […]

Jami` at-Tirmidhi: Book 25, Hadith 17

Jami` at-Tirmidhi: Book 25, Hadith 17 Narrated Anas: “When the Prophet (ﷺ) ate, he would lick his three fingers, and he said: ‘If one of you drops a piece (of food) then let him remove any harm (dirt) from it and eat it, and do not leave it for Ash-Shaitan.’ And he would order us […]

Jami` at-Tirmidhi: Book 25, Hadith 18

Jami` at-Tirmidhi: Book 25, Hadith 18 Narrated Al-Mu’alla bin Rashid: “My grandmother, Umm ‘Asim narrated to me – and she was the slave woman of Sinan bin Salamah – she said: ‘Nubaishah Al-Khair entered upon us while we were eating from a large bowl. He narrated to us that the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said: […]

Jami` at-Tirmidhi: Book 25, Hadith 19

Jami` at-Tirmidhi: Book 25, Hadith 19 Narrated Ibn ‘Abbas: That the Prophet (ﷺ) said: “Indeed the blessing descends to the middle of the food, so eat from its edges, and do not eat from its middle.” This Hadith is Hasan Sahih. It is only known through the narration of ‘Ata’ bin As-Sa’ib. Shu’bah and Ath-Thawri […]

Jami` at-Tirmidhi: Book 25, Hadith 20

Jami` at-Tirmidhi: Book 25, Hadith 20 Narrated Jabir: That the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said: “Whoever eats from these – the first time, he said garlic, then he said – garlic, onion, and leek, then let him not approach our Masjid.” This Hadith is Hasan Sahih. He said: There are narrations on this topic from […]

Jami` at-Tirmidhi: Book 25, Hadith 21

Jami` at-Tirmidhi: Book 25, Hadith 21 Narrated Jabir bin Samurah: “The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) was staying with Abu Ayyub. When he ate some food, he would send what was left to him. So one day he sent him some food but the Prophet (ﷺ) did not eat from it. So Abu Ayyub went to […]

Jami` at-Tirmidhi: Book 25, Hadith 22

Jami` at-Tirmidhi: Book 25, Hadith 22 Narrated Sharik bin Hanbal: That ‘Ali said: “Eating garlic was prohibited except when cooked.” حَدَّثَنَا مُحَمَّدُ بْنُ مَدُّويَهْ، حَدَّثَنَا مُسَدَّدٌ، حَدَّثَنَا الْجَرَّاحُ بْنُ مَلِيحٍ، وَالِدُ، وَكِيعٍ، عَنْ أَبِي إِسْحَاقَ، عَنْ شَرِيكِ بْنِ حَنْبَلٍ، عَنْ عَلِيٍّ، أَنَّهُ قَالَ نُهِيَ عَنْ أَكْلِ الثُّومِ، إِلاَّ مَطْبُوخًا ‏.‏ Jami` at-Tirmidhi: Book 25, Hadith […]

Jami` at-Tirmidhi: Book 25, Hadith 23

Jami` at-Tirmidhi: Book 25, Hadith 23 Narrated Sharik bin Hanbal: That ‘Ali said: “Eating garlic is no good, except when cooked.” This chain of this Hadith is not strong. It has been reported as a saying of ‘Ali and it has been reported from Sharik bin Hanbal from the Prophet (ﷺ) in Mursal form. Muhammad […]

Jami` at-Tirmidhi: Book 25, Hadith 24

Jami` at-Tirmidhi: Book 25, Hadith 24 Narrated ‘Ubaidullah bin Abi Burdah: From his father that Umm Ayyub informed him that the Prophet (ﷺ) had stayed with them, and they prepared some food for him containing some of these vegetables. But he disliked eating it, so he said to his Companions: “Eat it, for I am […]