64/38. Chapter:
Sahih Bukhari 4243 — Eating After Khaibar
Ghazwa of Khaibar
Hadith About Eating After Khaibar: Relief After Need
Sahih Bukhari : 4243
Sahih BukhariHadith Number 4243
حَدَّثَنَا الْحَسَنُ، حَدَّثَنَا قُرَّةُ بْنُ حَبِيبٍ، حَدَّثَنَا عَبْدُ الرَّحْمَنِ بْنُ عَبْدِ اللَّهِ بْنِ دِينَارٍ، عَنْ أَبِيهِ، عَنِ ابْنِ عُمَرَ ـ رضى الله عنهما ـ قَالَ مَا شَبِعْنَا حَتَّى فَتَحْنَا خَيْبَرَ.
Ibn 'Umar Narrated from:
We did not eat our fill except after we had conquered Khaibar.
Reference : Sahih al-Bukhari 4243In-book reference : Book 64, Hadith 280USC-MSA web (English) reference : Vol. 5, Book 59, Hadith 548
Summary of Sahih Bukhari Hadith 4243
This hadith about eating after Khaibar gives a very plain picture of the companions' situation. Ibn Umar said, 'We did not eat our fill except after we had conquered Khaibar.' The statement is brief, but it points to real need before that time and real relief after it. It does not speak about luxury or excess. It simply shows that food became enough for them after Khaibar. For people searching for Khaibar conquest hadith or hadith about hunger of the companions, this report is a strong reminder that early Muslims faced hard living conditions. It also helps us read their joy over dates and food with more care and gratitude.
What we learn from this hadith
- The companions experienced times when they did not have enough to eat.
- The conquest of Khaibar brought a noticeable ease in food.
- Remembering past hardship can make present provision feel more valuable.
