Sahih al-Bukhari is one of the most authentic and revered collections of hadith in Islam, compiled by Imam Muhammad ibn Isma’il al-Bukhari. It contains thousands of narrations meticulously verified and arranged by topic, covering beliefs, worship, ethics, law, and the life of the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ. Recognized for its rigorous criteria of authenticity, it holds a central place in Sunni scholarship and daily Islamic practice.

Book 70, Food & Meals, discusses rulings, etiquettes, and practices related to eating and drinking.

Sahih al-Bukhari 5447 (Book 70, Hadith 76) – dates and snake cucumber

Sahih al-Bukhari 5447 (Book 70, Hadith 76) Narrated ‘Abdullah bin Ja’far: I saw the Prophet (ﷺ) eating fresh dates with snake cucumbers. حَدَّثَنِي إِسْمَاعِيلُ بْنُ عَبْدِ اللَّهِ، قَالَ حَدَّثَنِي إِبْرَاهِيمُ بْنُ سَعْدٍ، عَنْ أَبِيهِ، قَالَ سَمِعْتُ عَبْدَ اللَّهِ بْنَ جَعْفَرٍ، قَالَ رَأَيْتُ النَّبِيَّ صلى الله عليه وسلم يَأْكُلُ الرُّطَبَ بِالْقِثَّاءِ‏.‏ Sahih al-Bukhari 5447 (Book 70, Hadith 76) […]

Sahih al-Bukhari 5448 (Book 70, Hadith 77) – Goodness of Palm tree

Sahih al-Bukhari 5448 (Book 70, Hadith 77) Narrated Ibn ‘Umar: The Prophet (ﷺ) said, “There is a tree among the trees which is similar to a Muslim (in goodness), and that is the date palm tree”. حَدَّثَنَا أَبُو نُعَيْمٍ، حَدَّثَنَا مُحَمَّدُ بْنُ طَلْحَةَ، عَنْ زُبَيْدٍ، عَنْ مُجَاهِدٍ، قَالَ سَمِعْتُ ابْنَ عُمَرَ، عَنِ النَّبِيِّ صلى الله عليه […]

Sahih al-Bukhari 5453 (Book 70, Hadith 82) – collecting black Al-Kabath fruit

Sahih al-Bukhari 5453 (Book 70, Hadith 82) Narrated Jabir bin ‘Abdullah: We were with Allah’s Messenger (ﷺ) collecting Al-Kabath at Mar-Az-Zahran. The Prophet (ﷺ) said, “Collect the black ones, for they are better”. Somebody said, (O Allah’s Messenger (ﷺ)!) Have you ever shepherded sheep?” He said, “There has been no prophet but has shepherded them”. حَدَّثَنَا […]

Sahih al-Bukhari 5455 (Book 70, Hadith 84) – Eating Sawiq

Sahih al-Bukhari 5455 (Book 70, Hadith 84) Narrated Suwaid: We went out with Allah’s Messenger (ﷺ) to Khaibar. and when we reached As-Sahba’, which (Yahya says) is one day’ journey from Khaibar, the Prophet (ﷺ) asked for food, and he was offered nothing but Sawiq which we chewed and ate. Then the Prophet (ﷺ) asked for […]

Sahih al-Bukhari 5458 (Book 70, Hadith 87) – Dua after eating food

Sahih al-Bukhari 5458 (Book 70, Hadith 87) Narrated Abu Umama: Whenever the dining sheet of the Prophet (ﷺ) was taken away (ie, whenever he finished his meal), he used to say: “Al-hamdu li l-lah kathiran taiyiban mubarakan fihi ghaira makfiy wala muWada’ wala mustaghna’anhu Rabbuna”. “Praise be to Allah abundantly and sincerely, of such a nature […]

Sahih al-Bukhari 5459 (Book 70, Hadith 88) – Dua after meal

Sahih al-Bukhari 5459 (Book 70, Hadith 88)  Narrated Abu Umama: Whenever the Prophet (ﷺ) finished his meals (or when his dining sheet was taken away), he used to say”.Praise be to Allah Who has satisfied our needs and quenched our thirst. Your favor cannot by compensated or denied”. Once he said, upraise be to You, O […]