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 5231 (Book 70, Hadith 73)

Sahih al-Bukhari 5231 (Book 70, Hadith 73) Narrated `Abdullah bin `Umar: While we were sitting with the Prophet, fresh dates were brought to him. The Prophet (ﷺ) said, “There is a tree among the trees which is as blessed as a Muslim” I thought that it was the date palm tree and intended to say, […]

Sahih al-Bukhari 5232 (Book 70, Hadith 74)

Sahih al-Bukhari 5232 (Book 70, Hadith 74) Narrated Sa`d: Allah’s Messenger (ﷺ) said, “He who eats seven ‘Ajwa dates every morning, will not be affected by poison or magic on the day he eats them.” حَدَّثَنَا جُمْعَةُ بْنُ عَبْدِ اللَّهِ، حَدَّثَنَا مَرْوَانُ، أَخْبَرَنَا هَاشِمُ بْنُ هَاشِمٍ، أَخْبَرَنَا عَامِرُ بْنُ سَعْدٍ، عَنْ أَبِيهِ، قَالَ قَالَ رَسُولُ […]

Sahih al-Bukhari 5233 (Book 70, Hadith 75)

Sahih al-Bukhari 5233 (Book 70, Hadith 75) Narrated Jabala bin Suhaim.: At the time of Ibn Az-Zubair, we were struck with famine, and he provided us with dates for our food. `Abdullah bin `Umar used to pass by us while we were eating, and say, “Do not eat two dates together at a time, for […]

Sahih al-Bukhari 5234 (Book 70, Hadith 76)

Sahih al-Bukhari 5234 (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 5234 (Book 70, […]

Sahih al-Bukhari 5235 (Book 70, Hadith 77)

Sahih al-Bukhari 5235 (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 […]

Sahih al-Bukhari 5236 (Book 70, Hadith 78)

Sahih al-Bukhari 5236 (Book 70, Hadith 78) Narrated `Abdullah bin Ja`far: I saw Allah’s Messenger (ﷺ) eating fresh dates with snake cucumbers. حَدَّثَنَا ابْنُ مُقَاتِلٍ، أَخْبَرَنَا عَبْدُ اللَّهِ، أَخْبَرَنَا إِبْرَاهِيمُ بْنُ سَعْدٍ، عَنْ أَبِيهِ، عَنْ عَبْدِ اللَّهِ بْنِ جَعْفَرٍ ـ رضى الله عنهما ـ قَالَ رَأَيْتُ رَسُولَ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم يَأْكُلُ الرُّطَبَ بِالْقِثَّاءِ‏.‏ […]

Sahih al-Bukhari 5237 (Book 70, Hadith 79)

Sahih al-Bukhari 5237 (Book 70, Hadith 79) Narrated Anas: My mother, Um Sulaim, took a Mudd of barley grain, ground it and made porridge from it, and pressed (over it), a butter skin she had with her. Then she sent me to the Prophet, and I reached him while he was sitting with his companions. […]

Sahih al-Bukhari 5238 (Book 70, Hadith 80)

Sahih al-Bukhari 5238 (Book 70, Hadith 80) Narrated `Abdul `Aziz: It was said to Anas “What did you hear the Prophet (ﷺ) saying about garlic?” Anas replied, “Whoever has eaten (garlic) should not approach our mosque.” حَدَّثَنَا مُسَدَّدٌ، حَدَّثَنَا عَبْدُ الْوَارِثِ، عَنْ عَبْدِ الْعَزِيزِ، قَالَ قِيلَ لأَنَسٍ مَا سَمِعْتَ النَّبِيَّ صلى الله عليه وسلم فِي […]

Sahih al-Bukhari 5239 (Book 70, Hadith 81)

Sahih al-Bukhari 5239 (Book 70, Hadith 81) Narrated Jabir bin `Abdullah: The Prophet (ﷺ) said, “Whoever has eaten garlic or onion should keep away from us (or should keep away from our mosque).’ حَدَّثَنَا عَلِيُّ بْنُ عَبْدِ اللَّهِ، حَدَّثَنَا أَبُو صَفْوَانَ عَبْدُ اللَّهِ بْنُ سَعِيدٍ، أَخْبَرَنَا يُونُسُ، عَنِ ابْنِ شِهَابٍ، قَالَ حَدَّثَنِي عَطَاءٌ، أَنَّ جَابِرَ […]

Sahih al-Bukhari 5240 (Book 70, Hadith 82)

Sahih al-Bukhari 5240 (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. […]

Sahih al-Bukhari 5241 (Book 70, Hadith 83)

Sahih al-Bukhari 5241 (Book 70, Hadith 83) Narrated Suwaid bin An Nu`man: We went out with Allah’s Messenger (ﷺ) to Khaibar, and when we reached As-Sahba’, the Prophet (ﷺ) asked for food, and he was offered nothing but Sawiq. We ate, and then Allah’s Messenger (ﷺ) stood up for the prayer. He rinsed his mouth […]

Sahih al-Bukhari 5242 (Book 70, Hadith 84)

Sahih al-Bukhari 5242 (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 […]