55/0. Chapter:
Sahih Muslim 2970e — Simple Living Until Death
The Book of Zuhd and Softening of Hearts
Hadith About Simple Living Until the Prophet’s Passing
Sahih Muslim : 2970e
Sahih MuslimHadith Number 2970e
حَدَّثَنَا أَبُو بَكْرِ بْنُ أَبِي شَيْبَةَ، حَدَّثَنَا حَفْصُ بْنُ غِيَاثٍ، عَنْ هِشَامِ بْنِ عُرْوَةَ، عَنْ أَبِيهِ، قَالَ قَالَتْ عَائِشَةُ مَا شَبِعَ آلُ مُحَمَّدٍ صلى الله عليه وسلم مِنْ خُبْزِ الْبُرِّ ثَلاَثًا حَتَّى مَضَى لِسَبِيلِهِ .
A'isha reported: Never could the family of Muhammad (may peace. be upon him) (afford to eat) the bread of wheat for three (successive days) until he ran the course of his life.
Reference : Sahih Muslim 2970eIn-book reference : Book 55, Hadith 31USC-MSA web (English) reference : Book 42, Hadith 7087
Summary of Sahih Muslim Hadith 2970e
This hadith about simple living repeats the same core message with another wording. Aisha says that the family of Muhammad صلى الله عليه وسلم did not eat wheat bread for three successive days until he ran the course of his life. The statement links this simple food situation to the whole span of his life until his passing. It is a reminder that the Messenger of Allah صلى الله عليه وسلم was not described here as living in constant luxury. The report also helps readers understand why many search for hadith about Prophet Muhammad’s food, poverty, and restraint. The lesson is quiet and practical: when food and comfort are present, the heart should stay thankful and measured.
What we learn from this hadith
- The Prophet’s household did not live with steady abundance of wheat bread.
- The report connects this condition to the Prophet’s lifetime until his passing.
- Simple food can remind believers to be thankful.
- A person should not measure honor only by material comfort.
