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Sahih Muslim 2975b — Two Things: Water and Dates
The Book of Zuhd and Softening of Hearts
Hadith About Water and Dates in the Prophet’s Household
Sahih Muslim : 2975b
Sahih MuslimHadith Number 2975b
حَدَّثَنِي مُحَمَّدُ بْنُ الْمُثَنَّى، حَدَّثَنَا عَبْدُ الرَّحْمَنِ، عَنْ سُفْيَانَ، عَنْ مَنْصُورِ بْنِ صَفِيَّةَ، عَنْ أُمِّهِ، عَنْ عَائِشَةَ، قَالَتْ تُوُفِّيَ رَسُولُ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم وَقَدْ شَبِعْنَا مِنَ الأَسْوَدَيْنِ الْمَاءِ وَالتَّمْرِ .
A'isha reported that Allah's Messenger (ﷺ) had died in a state that they could afford to eat two things only: water and dates.
Reference : Sahih Muslim 2975bIn-book reference : Book 55, Hadith 39USC-MSA web (English) reference : Book 42, Hadith 7095
Summary of Sahih Muslim Hadith 2975b
This narration is a clear hadith about water and dates. Aisha reports that Allah’s Messenger صلى الله عليه وسلم died while they could afford to eat only two things: water and dates. The wording is very direct, and the lesson should stay close to it. It shows the simple provision available in the Prophet’s household. It does not ask Muslims to copy hardship, but it does ask the heart to think carefully about comfort and daily food. When a person has many choices, this hadith can make them more thankful. It can also help people avoid looking down on simple food, because simple food sustained a blessed household.
What we learn from this hadith
- The report names only water and dates as the available food.
- Aisha links this simple provision to the time of the Prophet’s passing.
- Having many food choices should lead to thanks, not arrogance.
- Simple food should be respected when it sustains a family.
