55/0. Chapter:
Sahih Muslim 2970c — The Prophet’s Simple Food
The Book of Zuhd and Softening of Hearts
Hadith About Prophet Muhammad’s Simple Life and Barley Bread
Sahih Muslim : 2970c
Sahih MuslimHadith Number 2970c
حَدَّثَنَا مُحَمَّدُ بْنُ الْمُثَنَّى، وَمُحَمَّدُ بْنُ بَشَّارٍ، قَالاَ حَدَّثَنَا مُحَمَّدُ بْنُ جَعْفَرٍ، حَدَّثَنَا شُعْبَةُ، عَنْ أَبِي إِسْحَاقَ، قَالَ سَمِعْتُ عَبْدَ الرَّحْمَنِ بْنَ يَزِيدَ، يُحَدِّثُ عَنِ الأَسْوَدِ، عَنْ عَائِشَةَ، أَنَّهَا قَالَتْ مَا شَبِعَ آلُ مُحَمَّدٍ صلى الله عليه وسلم مِنْ خُبْزِ شَعِيرٍ يَوْمَيْنِ مُتَتَابِعَيْنِ حَتَّى قُبِضَ رَسُولُ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم .
A'isha reported: Never did the family of Muhammad (ﷺ) eat to the fill the bread of barley for two successive days until Allah's Messenger (ﷺ) died.
Reference : Sahih Muslim 2970cIn-book reference : Book 55, Hadith 29USC-MSA web (English) reference : Book 42, Hadith 7085
Summary of Sahih Muslim Hadith 2970c
This hadith about Prophet Muhammad’s simple life gives a clear picture of the food situation in his home. Aisha says that the family of Muhammad صلى الله عليه وسلم never ate their fill of barley bread for two days in a row until the Messenger of Allah صلى الله عليه وسلم passed away. The main point is not to praise hunger by itself, but to show the plain and restrained life of the Prophet’s household. The wording is direct: even barley bread, a simple food, was not available in enough amount for two successive days. For readers searching for a hadith about barley bread or the Prophet’s hunger, this narration teaches gratitude, modest living, and a sober view of worldly comfort.
What we learn from this hadith
- The Prophet’s household lived with simple food and limited means.
- Regular fullness was not part of their daily life as described by Aisha.
- The narration encourages gratitude when food is available.
- Worldly comfort should be viewed with humility, not pride.
