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 5207 (Book 70, Hadith 49)

Sahih al-Bukhari 5207 (Book 70, Hadith 49) Narrated Qatada: We used to visit Anas bin Malik while his baker was standing (and baking). Anas would say, “Eat! I do not know that the Prophet (ﷺ) had ever seen well-baked bread till he met Allah, nor had he ever seen a roasted sheep with his own […]

Sahih al-Bukhari 5208 (Book 70, Hadith 50)

Sahih al-Bukhari 5208 (Book 70, Hadith 50) Narrated `Amr bin Umaiyay Ad-Damri: I saw Allah’s Messenger (ﷺ) cutting part of the shoulder of mutton with a knife. He ate of it and then was called for prayer whereupon he got up and put down the knife and offered the prayer without performing new ablution. حَدَّثَنَا […]

Sahih al-Bukhari 5209 (Book 70, Hadith 51)

Sahih al-Bukhari 5209 (Book 70, Hadith 51) Narrated `Abis: I asked `Aisha “Did the Prophet (ﷺ) forbid eating the meat of sacrifices offered on `Id-ul-Adha for more than three days” She said, “The Prophet (ﷺ) did not do this except in the year when the people were hungry, so he wanted the rich to feed […]

Sahih al-Bukhari 5210 (Book 70, Hadith 52)

Sahih al-Bukhari 5210 (Book 70, Hadith 52) Narrated Jabir: We used to carry the meat of the Hadis (sacrificed animals) to Medina during the life-time of the Prophet . حَدَّثَنِي عَبْدُ اللَّهِ بْنُ مُحَمَّدٍ، حَدَّثَنَا سُفْيَانُ، عَنْ عَمْرٍو، عَنْ عَطَاءٍ، عَنْ جَابِرٍ، قَالَ كُنَّا نَتَزَوَّدُ لُحُومَ الْهَدْىِ عَلَى عَهْدِ النَّبِيِّ صلى الله عليه وسلم إِلَى […]

Sahih al-Bukhari 5211 (Book 70, Hadith 53)

Sahih al-Bukhari 5211 (Book 70, Hadith 53) Narrated Anas bin Malik: Allah’s Messenger (ﷺ) said to Abu Talha, “Seek one of your boys to serve me.” Abu Talha mounted me behind him (on his riding animal) and took me (to the Prophet (ﷺ) ). So I used to serve Allah’s Messenger (ﷺ) whenever he dismounted […]

Sahih al-Bukhari 5212 (Book 70, Hadith 54)

Sahih al-Bukhari 5212 (Book 70, Hadith 54) Narrated `Abdur-Rahman bin Abi Laila: We were sitting in the company of Hudhaifa who asked for water and a Magian brought him water. But when he placed the cup in his hand, he threw it at him and said, “Had I not forbidden him to do so more […]

Sahih al-Bukhari 5213 (Book 70, Hadith 55)

Sahih al-Bukhari 5213 (Book 70, Hadith 55) Narrated Abu Musa Al-Ash`ari: Allah’s Messenger (ﷺ) said, “The example of a Believer who recites the Qur’an, is that of a citron which smells good and tastes good; And the example of a Believer who does not recite the Qur’an, is that of a date which has no […]

Sahih al-Bukhari 5214 (Book 70, Hadith 56)

Sahih al-Bukhari 5214 (Book 70, Hadith 56) Narrated Anas: The Prophet (ﷺ) said, “The superiority of `Aisha to other ladies is like the superiority of Tharid to other kinds of food.” حَدَّثَنَا مُسَدَّدٌ، حَدَّثَنَا خَالِدٌ، حَدَّثَنَا عَبْدُ اللَّهِ بْنُ عَبْدِ الرَّحْمَنِ، عَنْ أَنَسٍ، عَنِ النَّبِيِّ صلى الله عليه وسلم قَالَ ‏ “‏ فَضْلُ عَائِشَةَ عَلَى […]

Sahih al-Bukhari 5215 (Book 70, Hadith 57)

Sahih al-Bukhari 5215 (Book 70, Hadith 57) Narrated Abu Huraira: The Prophet (ﷺ) said, “Traveling is a kind of torture, as it prevents one from sleeping and eating! So when one has finished his job, he should return quickly to his family.” حَدَّثَنَا أَبُو نُعَيْمٍ، حَدَّثَنَا مَالِكٌ، عَنْ سُمَىٍّ، عَنْ أَبِي صَالِحٍ، عَنْ أَبِي هُرَيْرَةَ، […]

Sahih al-Bukhari 5216 (Book 70, Hadith 58)

Sahih al-Bukhari 5216 (Book 70, Hadith 58) Narrated Qasim bin Muhammad: Three traditions have been established because of Barira: `Aisha intended to buy her and set her free, but Barira’s masters said, “Her wala’ will be for us.” `Aisha mentioned that to Allah’s Messenger (ﷺ) who said, “You could accept their condition if you wished, […]

Sahih al-Bukhari 5217 (Book 70, Hadith 59)

Sahih al-Bukhari 5217 (Book 70, Hadith 59) Narrated `Aisha: Allah’s Messenger (ﷺ) used to love sweet edible things and honey. حَدَّثَنِي إِسْحَاقُ بْنُ إِبْرَاهِيمَ الْحَنْظَلِيُّ، عَنْ أَبِي أُسَامَةَ، عَنْ هِشَامٍ، قَالَ أَخْبَرَنِي أَبِي، عَنْ عَائِشَةَ ـ رضى الله عنها ـ قَالَتْ كَانَ رَسُولُ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم يُحِبُّ الْحَلْوَاءَ وَالْعَسَلَ‏.‏ Sahih al-Bukhari 5217 (Book […]

Sahih al-Bukhari 5218 (Book 70, Hadith 60)

Sahih al-Bukhari 5218 (Book 70, Hadith 60) Narrated Abu Huraira: I used to accompany Allah’s Messenger (ﷺ) to fill my stomach; and that was when I did not eat baked bread, nor wear silk. Neither a male nor a female slave used to serve me, and I used to bind stones over my belly and […]