37/10. Chapter:
Sunan Ibn Majah 4146 — The Prophet’s Hunger and Patience
The livelihood of the family of Muhammad (saws)
Hadith About the Prophet’s Hunger and Patience
Sunan Ibn Majah : 4146
Sunan Ibn MajahHadith Number 4146
حَدَّثَنَا نَصْرُ بْنُ عَلِيٍّ، حَدَّثَنَا بِشْرُ بْنُ عُمَرَ، حَدَّثَنَا شُعْبَةُ، عَنْ سِمَاكٍ، عَنِ النُّعْمَانِ بْنِ بَشِيرٍ، قَالَ سَمِعْتُ عُمَرَ بْنَ الْخَطَّابِ، يَقُولُ رَأَيْتُ رَسُولَ اللَّهِ ـ صلى الله عليه وسلم ـ يَلْتَوِي فِي الْيَوْمِ مِنَ الْجُوعِ مَا يَجِدُ مِنَ الدَّقَلِ مَا يَمْلأُ بِهِ بَطْنَهُ .
An-Nu'man bin Bashir Narrated from:
I heard ‘Umar bin Khattab say: ‘I saw the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) writhing with hunger during the day, and he could not even find the worst of dates with which to fill his stomach.’”
Reference : Sunan Ibn Majah 4146In-book reference : Book 37, Hadith 47English translation : Vol. 5, Book 37, Hadith 4146
Summary of Sunan Ibn Majah Hadith 4146
This hadith about the Prophet’s hunger is a strong reminder of how difficult life could be for the Messenger of Allah (صلى الله عليه وسلم). Umar (may Allah be pleased with him) said that he saw the Prophet (صلى الله عليه وسلم) writhing from hunger during the day. He could not even find the worst kind of dates to fill his stomach. The hadith is direct and serious. It shows that the Prophet (صلى الله عليه وسلم) faced real hunger, not just a small lack of comfort. This helps us value food and avoid waste. It also reminds us that hardship can touch even the best of people. The lesson is to stay patient, thankful, and aware of those who have little.
What we learn from this hadith
- The Prophet (صلى الله عليه وسلم) experienced real hunger.
- Even simple food like poor-quality dates was not always available.
- Hardship can touch people of great honor.
- The hadith encourages care for the hungry and gratitude for food.
