70/58. Chapter:
Sahih Bukhari 5465 — Take Supper First When Isha Is Ready
If supper or dinner is served (when the time for Salat is due).
Hadith About Taking Supper Before Isha Prayer
Sahih Bukhari : 5465
Sahih BukhariHadith Number 5465
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 الْعَشَاءُ فَابْدَءُوا بِالْعَشَاءِ ". قَالَ وُهَيْبٌ وَيَحْيَى بْنُ سَعِيدٍ عَنْ هِشَامٍ " إِذَا وُضِعَ الْعَشَاءُ ".
A'isha Narrated from:
The Prophet (ﷺ) said, "If the Iqama for (`Isha') prayer is proclaimed and supper is served, take your supper first."
Reference : Sahih al-Bukhari 5465In-book reference : Book 70, Hadith 94USC-MSA web (English) reference : Vol. 7, Book 65, Hadith 374
Summary of Sahih Bukhari Hadith 5465
This hadith about taking supper before Isha prayer repeats the same practical teaching through Aisha. The Prophet صلى الله عليه وسلم said that when the Iqama for Isha is proclaimed and supper is served, people should take their supper first. The hadith is easy to relate to because it deals with a common daily moment: food is ready, and prayer is also ready. The teaching in the text is not about delaying prayer for no reason. It is about the case where supper has already been served. The guidance helps a person avoid rushing away from a meal that is before him. It teaches a steady way to handle food and worship.
What we learn from this hadith
- The hadith speaks about supper that is already served.
- The Prophet صلى الله عليه وسلم instructed taking supper first in that situation.
- The text connects the instruction to the Isha Iqama.
- Daily worship is taught with practical care.
