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 37

Jami` at-Tirmidhi: Book 25, Hadith 37 Narrated Abu Ya’fur: That Ibn Abi Awfa said: “We participated in seven military expeditions with the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ), (and) we ate locust.” Shu’bah reported this Hadith from Abu Ya’fur, from Ibn Awfa and said: “We participated in military expeditions with the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) (and) we […]

Jami` at-Tirmidhi: Book 25, Hadith 38

Jami` at-Tirmidhi: Book 25, Hadith 38 Narrated At-Taimi: From Jabir bin ‘Abdullah and Anas bin Malik who said: “When the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) supplicated against locusts he would say: ‘O Allah! Destroy the locusts, kill the large among him, and destroy the small, spoil his core, and cut off his rear. Take their mouths […]

Jami` at-Tirmidhi: Book 25, Hadith 39

Jami` at-Tirmidhi: Book 25, Hadith 39 Narrated Ibn ‘Umar: “The Prophet (ﷺ) prohibited eating the Jallalah and milking it.” He said: There is something on this topic from ‘Abdullah bin ‘Abbas. This Hadith is Hasan Gharib. Ath-Thawri reported it from Ibn Abi Najih, from Mujahid, from the Prophet (ﷺ) in Mursal form. حَدَّثَنَا هَنَّادٌ، حَدَّثَنَا […]

Jami` at-Tirmidhi: Book 25, Hadith 40

Jami` at-Tirmidhi: Book 25, Hadith 40 Narrated Ibn ‘Abbas: “The Prophet (ﷺ) prohibited the Mujath-thamah, the milk of the Jallalah, and drinking from the sprout of the water-skin.” حَدَّثَنَا مُحَمَّدُ بْنُ بَشَّارٍ، حَدَّثَنَا مُعَاذُ بْنُ هِشَامٍ، حَدَّثَنِي أَبِي، عَنْ قَتَادَةَ، عَنْ عِكْرِمَةَ، عَنِ ابْنِ عَبَّاسٍ، أَنَّ النَّبِيَّ صلى الله عليه وسلم نَهَى عَنِ الْمُجَثَّمَةِ وَلَبَنِ […]

Jami` at-Tirmidhi: Book 25, Hadith 41

Jami` at-Tirmidhi: Book 25, Hadith 41 Another chain from Ibn ‘Abbas, from the Prophet (ﷺ), with similar meaning. [Abu ‘Eisa said: ] This Hadith is Hasan Sahih. There is something about this from ‘Abdullah bin ‘Amr. قَالَ مُحَمَّدُ بْنُ بَشَّارٍ وَحَدَّثَنَا ابْنُ أَبِي عَدِيٍّ، عَنْ سَعِيدِ بْنِ أَبِي عَرُوبَةَ، عَنْ قَتَادَةَ، عَنْ عِكْرِمَةَ، عَنِ ابْنِ […]

Jami` at-Tirmidhi: Book 25, Hadith 42

Jami` at-Tirmidhi: Book 25, Hadith 42 Narrated Zahdam Al-Jarmi: “I entered upon Abu Musa while he was eating chicken, and he said: ‘Sit and eat, for indeed I saw the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) eating it.’” This Hadith is Hasan. This Hadith has been reported through other routes from Zahdam, and we do not know […]

Jami` at-Tirmidhi: Book 25, Hadith 43

Jami` at-Tirmidhi: Book 25, Hadith 43 Narrated Zahdam: From Abu Musa who said: “I saw the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) eating chicken meat.” He said: The Hadith has more statements that this. And this Hadith is Hasan Sahih. Ayyub As-Sakhtiyani also reported this Hadith from Al-Qasim At-Tamimi, and, from Abu Qilabah, from Zahdam Al-Jarmi. حَدَّثَنَا […]

Jami` at-Tirmidhi: Book 25, Hadith 44

Jami` at-Tirmidhi: Book 25, Hadith 44 Narrated Ibrahim bin ‘Umar bin Safinah: From his father, from his grandfather that he said: “I ate bustard meat with the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ).” This Hadith is Gharib, we do not know of it except from this route. Ibn Abi Fudaik reported from Ibrahim bin ‘Umar bin Safinah […]

Jami` at-Tirmidhi: Book 25, Hadith 45

Jami` at-Tirmidhi: Book 25, Hadith 45 Narrated Umm Salamah: That she brought a side of roasted meat to the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ), so he ate it from it and stood for Salat, and did not perform Wudu’ He said: There are narrations on this topic from ‘Abdullah bin Al-Harith, Al-Mughirah, and Abu Rafi’ This […]

Jami` at-Tirmidhi: Book 25, Hadith 46

Jami` at-Tirmidhi: Book 25, Hadith 46 Narrated Abu Juhaidah: That the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said: “As for me, I do not eat while reclining.” He said: There are narrations on this topic from ‘Ali, ‘Abdullah bin ‘Amr, and ‘Abdullah bin Al-‘Abbas. This Hadith is Hasan Sahih, we do not know of it except as […]

Jami` at-Tirmidhi: Book 25, Hadith 47

Jami` at-Tirmidhi: Book 25, Hadith 47 Narrated ‘Aishah: “The Prophet (ﷺ) liked sweets and honey.” This Hadith is Hasan Sahih Gharib. ‘Ali bin Mus-hir reported it from Hisham bin ‘Urwah, and there is more stated in the Hadith than this. حَدَّثَنَا سَلَمَةُ بْنُ شَبِيبٍ، وَمَحْمُودُ بْنُ غَيْلاَنَ، وَأَحْمَدُ بْنُ إِبْرَاهِيمَ الدَّوْرَقِيُّ، قَالُوا حَدَّثَنَا أَبُو أُسَامَةَ، […]

Jami` at-Tirmidhi: Book 25, Hadith 48

Jami` at-Tirmidhi: Book 25, Hadith 48 Narrated ‘Alqamah bin Al-Muzani: From his father, who said that the Prophet (ﷺ) said: “When one of you buys meat, then let him increase its broth. For, if he does not find any meat you’ll have broth; and it is one of the two meats.” And there are narrations […]