37/10. Chapter:
Sunan Ibn Majah 4150 — Praising Allah for Hot Food
The livelihood of the family of Muhammad (saws)
Hadith About Gratitude for Food: Praising Allah After a Meal
Sunan Ibn Majah : 4150
Sunan Ibn MajahHadith Number 4150
حَدَّثَنَا سُوَيْدُ بْنُ سَعِيدٍ، حَدَّثَنَا عَلِيُّ بْنُ مُسْهِرٍ، عَنِ الأَعْمَشِ، عَنْ أَبِي صَالِحٍ، عَنْ أَبِي هُرَيْرَةَ، قَالَ أُتِيَ رَسُولُ اللَّهِ ـ صلى الله عليه وسلم ـ يَوْمًا بِطَعَامٍ سُخْنٍ فَأَكَلَ فَلَمَّا فَرَغَ قَالَ " الْحَمْدُ لِلَّهِ مَا دَخَلَ بَطْنِي طَعَامٌ سُخْنٌ مُنْذُ كَذَا وَكَذَا " .
Abu Hurairah Narrated from:
One day some hot food was brought to the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ), and he ate. Then when he had finished he said: ‘Praise is to Allah, no hot food has entered my stomach since such and such a time.’”
Reference : Sunan Ibn Majah 4150In-book reference : Book 37, Hadith 51English translation : Vol. 5, Book 37, Hadith 4150
Summary of Sunan Ibn Majah Hadith 4150
This hadith about gratitude for food shows how the Prophet (صلى الله عليه وسلم) responded when hot food was brought to him. He ate, and when he finished, he praised Allah. Then he said that no hot food had entered his stomach for such and such a time. The message is simple and touching. Hot food, which many people may see as normal, was something he had not had for a period of time. The hadith teaches us to notice food as a blessing, especially warm meals that bring comfort. It also shows the Prophet’s habit of praising Allah after receiving food. This is a clear reminder to be thankful for what reaches our plate.
What we learn from this hadith
- The Prophet (صلى الله عليه وسلم) praised Allah after eating.
- Hot food was not always available to him.
- Common meals can be a meaningful blessing.
- The hadith encourages gratitude after food.
