Sunan Ibn Majah: Book 29, Hadith 25 ‘Abdullah bin Busr narrated that the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) was brought a bowl (of food). The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said: “Eat from the sides and leave the top, so that it may be blessed.” حَدَّثَنَا عَمْرُو بْنُ عُثْمَانَ بْنِ سَعِيدِ بْنِ كَثِيرِ بْنِ دِينَارٍ الْحِمْصِيُّ، حَدَّثَنَا […]
Sunan Ibn Mājah is one of the six major hadith collections in Sunni Islam (al-Kutub al-Sittah), compiled by Imam Ibn Mājah al-Qazwini (d. 273 AH). It contains over 4,000 hadiths covering a wide range of topics, including worship, legal rulings, ethics, and eschatology. While it includes many authentic narrations, it is also known for having a higher proportion of weak hadith compared to the other five collections in the canonical six. Nevertheless, it is highly valued for its unique narrations and its contribution to the preservation and classification of prophetic traditions.
Book 29, Chapters on Food, discusses what is permissible to eat and the etiquette of eating.
Sunan Ibn Majah: Book 29, Hadith 26 It was narrated that Wathilah bin Asqa’ Al-Laithi said: “The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) took hold of the top of the Tharid and said: ‘Eat in the Name of Allah from its sides and leave the top, for the blessing comes from its top.’” حَدَّثَنَا هِشَامُ بْنُ عَمَّارٍ، […]
Sunan Ibn Majah: Book 29, Hadith 27 It was narrated from Ibn ‘Abbas that the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said: “When food is served, take from the sides and leave the middle, for the blessing descends in the middle.” حَدَّثَنَا عَلِيُّ بْنُ الْمُنْذِرِ، حَدَّثَنَا مُحَمَّدُ بْنُ فُضَيْلٍ، حَدَّثَنَا عَطَاءُ بْنُ السَّائِبِ، عَنْ سَعِيدِ بْنِ جُبَيْرٍ، […]
Sunan Ibn Majah: Book 29, Hadith 28 It was narrated from Hasan about Ma’qil bin Yasar: “While (he) was eating lunch, a morsel of food fell on the floor. He picked it up, removed whatever dirt had gotten onto it, and ate it. The villagers and farmers winked at one another (finding it odd) and […]
Sunan Ibn Majah: Book 29, Hadith 29 It was narrated from Jabir that the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said: “If a morsel falls from the hand of anyone of you, let him wipe off whatever dirt that is on it and eat it.” حَدَّثَنَا عَلِيُّ بْنُ الْمُنْذِرِ، حَدَّثَنَا مُحَمَّدُ بْنُ فُضَيْلٍ، حَدَّثَنَا الأَعْمَشُ، عَنْ أَبِي […]
Sunan Ibn Majah: Book 29, Hadith 30 It was narrated from Abu Musa Al-Ash’ari that the Prophet (ﷺ) said: “Many men have attained perfection but no women have attained perfection except Maryam bint ‘Imran (Mary) and Asiyah the wife of Fir’awn. And the superiority of ‘Aishah over other women is like the superiority of Tharid […]
Sunan Ibn Majah: Book 29, Hadith 31 It was narrated from ‘Abdullah bin ‘Abdur-Rahman that he heard Anas bin Malik say: “The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said: ‘The superiority of ‘Aishah over other women is like the superiority of Tharid over all other foods.’” حَدَّثَنَا حَرْمَلَةُ بْنُ يَحْيَى، حَدَّثَنَا عَبْدُ اللَّهِ بْنُ وَهْبٍ، أَنْبَأَنَا مُسْلِمُ […]
Sunan Ibn Majah: Book 29, Hadith 32 It was narrated that Jabir bin ‘Abdullah said: “During the time of the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) we often did not find anything to eat, and if we did, we did not have handkerchiefs, except our hands, arms and feet. Then we would pray without performing ablution.” حَدَّثَنَا […]
Sunan Ibn Majah: Book 29, Hadith 33 It was narrated that Abu Sa’eed said: “Whenever the Prophet (ﷺ) ate, he would say: Al-hamdu lillahil-ladhi at’amana wa saqana wa ja’alana Muslimin (Praise is to Allah Who has fed us, given us to drink, and made us Muslims).” حَدَّثَنَا أَبُو بَكْرِ بْنُ أَبِي شَيْبَةَ، حَدَّثَنَا أَبُو خَالِدٍ […]
Sunan Ibn Majah: Book 29, Hadith 34 It was narrated from Abu Umamah Al-Bahili that when his food, or whatever was in front of him was cleared away, the Prophet (ﷺ) used to say: “Al-hamdu lillahi hamdan kathiran tayyiban mubarakan ghaira makfiyyin wa la muwadda’in wa la mustaghnan ‘anhu, Rabbana (Praise is to Allah, abundant […]
Sunan Ibn Majah: Book 29, Hadith 35 It was narrated from Sahl bin Mu’adh bin Anas Al-Juhani, from his father, that the Prophet (ﷺ) said: “Whoever eats food and said: Al- hamdu lillahil-ladhi at’amani hadha wa razaqanihi min ghayri hawlin minni wa la quwwatin (Praise is to Allah Who has fed me this and provided […]
Sunan Ibn Majah: Book 29, Hadith 36 Wahshi bin Harb bin Wahshi bin Harb narrated from his father, from his grandfather, that they said: “O Messenger of Allah, we eat and do not feel full.” He said: “Perhaps you eat separately?” They said: “Yes.” He said: “Gather to eat together, and mention the Name of […]