37/10. Chapter:
Sunan Ibn Majah 4149 — Three Nights Without Food
The livelihood of the family of Muhammad (saws)
Three Nights Without Food: A Hadith About Hunger and Patience
Sunan Ibn Majah : 4149
Sunan Ibn MajahHadith Number 4149
حَدَّثَنَا نَصْرُ بْنُ عَلِيٍّ، أَخْبَرَنِي أَبِي، عَنْ شُعْبَةَ، عَنْ عَبْدِ الأَكْرَمِ، - رَجُلٌ مِنْ أَهْلِ الْكُوفَةِ - عَنْ أَبِيهِ، عَنْ سُلَيْمَانَ بْنِ صُرَدٍ، قَالَ أَتَانَا رَسُولُ اللَّهِ ـ صلى الله عليه وسلم ـ فَمَكَثْنَا ثَلاَثَ لَيَالٍ لاَ نَقْدِرُ - أَوْ لاَ يَقْدِرُ - عَلَى طَعَامٍ .
Sulaiman b. Surad Narrated from:
The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) came to us and we stayed for three nights without having anything to eat.”
Reference : Sunan Ibn Majah 4149In-book reference : Book 37, Hadith 50English translation : Vol. 5, Book 37, Hadith 4149
Summary of Sunan Ibn Majah Hadith 4149
This hadith about hunger describes a difficult time with the Messenger of Allah (صلى الله عليه وسلم). Sulaiman bin Surad said that the Prophet (صلى الله عليه وسلم) came to them, and they stayed for three nights without being able to find food. The wording is plain, but the meaning is heavy. It shows that hunger was not just a quick feeling; it lasted for days. This hadith teaches us to value food and to remember that early Muslims faced real hardship. It also reminds us to be patient during tight times and to care for people who may be going through hunger. The hadith keeps the focus on the lived reality mentioned in the narration.
What we learn from this hadith
- The Prophet (صلى الله عليه وسلم) and others faced days without food.
- Hunger can be a serious test.
- Food should be valued when it is available.
- The hadith encourages patience and awareness of the hungry.
