81/16. Chapter:
Sahih Bukhari 6450 — Prophetic Simplicity in Food
The superiority of being poor
Hadith About Prophetic Simplicity in Food
Sahih Bukhari : 6450
Sahih BukhariHadith Number 6450
حَدَّثَنَا أَبُو مَعْمَرٍ، حَدَّثَنَا عَبْدُ الْوَارِثِ، حَدَّثَنَا سَعِيدُ بْنُ أَبِي عَرُوبَةَ، عَنْ قَتَادَةَ، عَنْ أَنَسٍ ـ رضى الله عنه ـ قَالَ لَمْ يَأْكُلِ النَّبِيُّ صلى الله عليه وسلم عَلَى خِوَانٍ حَتَّى مَاتَ، وَمَا أَكَلَ خُبْزًا مُرَقَّقًا حَتَّى مَاتَ.
Anas Narrated from:
The Prophet (ﷺ) did not eat at a table till he died, and he did not eat a thin nicely baked wheat bread till he died.
Reference : Sahih al-Bukhari 6450In-book reference : Book 81, Hadith 39USC-MSA web (English) reference : Vol. 8, Book 76, Hadith 457
Summary of Sahih Bukhari Hadith 6450
This Hadith about simple living shows the humble food habits of the Prophet صلى الله عليه وسلم. Anas رضي الله عنه tells us that the Prophet صلى الله عليه وسلم did not eat at a raised dining table until he passed away, and he did not eat thin, finely baked wheat bread. The main lesson is not that certain food or furniture is forbidden. The text simply shows how far the Prophet صلى الله عليه وسلم was from luxury and excess. A person searching for hadith about simple food, prophetic lifestyle, or simplicity in Islam can see a clear picture here: the Messenger of Allah صلى الله عليه وسلم lived with contentment and did not make fine food or comfort the center of life.
What we learn from this hadith
- The Prophet صلى الله عليه وسلم lived with clear simplicity in his food and eating style.
- Fine food and luxury were not central to his daily life.
- A simple lifestyle can help a believer value contentment over display.
- The Hadith reminds us to look at food as a blessing, not a status symbol.
