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 5243 (Book 70, Hadith 85)

Sahih al-Bukhari 5243 (Book 70, Hadith 85) Narrated Ibn `Abbas: The Prophet (ﷺ) said, ‘When you eat, do not wipe your hands till you have licked it, or had it licked by somebody else.” حَدَّثَنَا عَلِيُّ بْنُ عَبْدِ اللَّهِ، حَدَّثَنَا سُفْيَانُ، عَنْ عَمْرِو بْنِ دِينَارٍ، عَنْ عَطَاءٍ، عَنِ ابْنِ عَبَّاسٍ، أَنَّ النَّبِيَّ صلى الله عليه […]

Sahih al-Bukhari 5244 (Book 70, Hadith 86)

Sahih al-Bukhari 5244 (Book 70, Hadith 86) Narrated Sa`id bin Al-Harith: that he asked Jabir bin `Abdullah about performing ablution after taking a cooked meal. He replied, “It is not essential,” and added, “We never used to get such kind of food during the lifetime of the Prophet except rarely; and if at all we […]

Sahih al-Bukhari 5245 (Book 70, Hadith 87)

Sahih al-Bukhari 5245 (Book 70, Hadith 87) Narrated Abu Umama: Whenever the dining sheet of the Prophet (ﷺ) was taken away (i.e., 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.” حَدَّثَنَا أَبُو نُعَيْمٍ، حَدَّثَنَا سُفْيَانُ، عَنْ ثَوْرٍ، عَنْ خَالِدِ بْنِ […]

Sahih al-Bukhari 5246 (Book 70, Hadith 88)

Sahih al-Bukhari 5246 (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 […]

Sahih al-Bukhari 5247 (Book 70, Hadith 89)

Sahih al-Bukhari 5247 (Book 70, Hadith 89) Narrated .Abu Huraira: The Prophet (ﷺ) said, “When your servant brings your food to you, if you do not ask him to join you, then at least ask him to take one or two handfuls, for he has suffered from its heat (while cooking it) and has taken […]

Sahih al-Bukhari 5248 (Book 70, Hadith 90)

Sahih al-Bukhari 5248 (Book 70, Hadith 90) Narrated Abu Mas`ud Al-Ansari: There was an Ansari man nicknamed, Abu Shu’aib, who had a slave who was a butcher. He came to the Prophet (ﷺ) while he was sitting with his companions and noticed the signs of hunger on the face of the Prophet (ﷺ) . So […]

Sahih al-Bukhari 5249 (Book 70, Hadith 91)

Sahih al-Bukhari 5249 (Book 70, Hadith 91) Narrated `Amr bin Umaiyya: That he saw Allah’s Messenger (ﷺ) cutting a piece of mutton from its shoulder part he was carrying in his hand. When he was called for prayer, he put it down and the knife with which he was cutting it. Then he stood up […]

Sahih al-Bukhari 5250 (Book 70, Hadith 92)

Sahih al-Bukhari 5250 (Book 70, Hadith 92) Narrated Anas bin Malik: The Prophet (ﷺ) said, If supper is served and the Iqama for (Isha) prayer is proclaimed, start with you supper first.” حَدَّثَنَا مُعَلَّى بْنُ أَسَدٍ، حَدَّثَنَا وُهَيْبٌ، عَنْ أَيُّوبَ، عَنْ أَبِي قِلاَبَةَ، عَنْ أَنَسِ بْنِ مَالِكٍ ـ رضى الله عنه ـ عَنِ النَّبِيِّ صلى […]

Sahih al-Bukhari 5251 (Book 70, Hadith 93)

Sahih al-Bukhari 5251 (Book 70, Hadith 93) Narrated Nafi: Once Ibn Umar was taking his supper while he was listening to the recitation of (Quran by) the Imam (in the Isha prayer). وَعَنْ أَيُّوبَ عَنْ نَافِعٍ عَنِ ابْنِ عُمَرَ عَنِ النَّبِيِّ صلى الله عليه وسلم نَحْوَهُ‏.‏ وَعَنْ أَيُّوبَ، عَنْ نَافِعٍ، عَنِ ابْنِ عُمَرَ، أَنَّهُ تَعَشَّى […]

Sahih al-Bukhari 5252 (Book 70, Hadith 94)

Sahih al-Bukhari 5252 (Book 70, Hadith 94) Narrated Aisha: The Prophet (ﷺ) said, “If the Iqama for (`Isha’) prayer is proclaimed and supper is served, take your supper first.” حَدَّثَنَا مُحَمَّدُ بْنُ يُوسُفَ، حَدَّثَنَا سُفْيَانُ، عَنْ هِشَامِ بْنِ عُرْوَةَ، عَنْ أَبِيهِ، عَنْ عَائِشَةَ، عَنِ النَّبِيِّ صلى الله عليه وسلم قَالَ ‏”‏ إِذَا أُقِيمَتِ الصَّلاَةُ وَحَضَرَ […]

Sahih al-Bukhari 5253 (Book 70, Hadith 95)

Sahih al-Bukhari 5253 (Book 70, Hadith 95) Narrated Anas: I know (about) the Hijab (the order of veiling of women) more than anybody else. Ubai bin Ka`b used to ask me about it. Allah’s Messenger (ﷺ) became the bridegroom of Zainab bint Jahsh whom he married at Medina. After the sun had risen high in […]

Sahih al-Bukhari 5392 (Book 70, Hadith 20) – Food for two persons

Sahih al-Bukhari 5392 (Book 70, Hadith 20) Narrated Abu Huraira: Allah’s Messenger (ﷺ) said, “The food for two persons is sufficient for three, and the food of three persons is sufficient for four persons”. حَدَّثَنَا عَبْدُ اللَّهِ بْنُ يُوسُفَ، أَخْبَرَنَا مَالِكٌ، وَحَدَّثَنَا إِسْمَاعِيلُ، قَالَ حَدَّثَنِي مَالِكٌ، عَنْ أَبِي الزِّنَادِ، عَنِ الأَعْرَجِ، عَنْ أَبِي هُرَيْرَةَ ـ رضى […]