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Jami at-Tirmidhi 2363 — The Prophet’s Simple Food
What Has Been Related About The Subsistence of the Prophet (s.a.w) And His Family
Hadith About the Prophet’s Simple Food
Jami at-Tirmidhi : 2363
Jami at-TirmidhiHadith Number 2363
حَدَّثَنَا عَبْدُ اللَّهِ بْنُ عَبْدِ الرَّحْمَنِ، أَخْبَرَنَا أَبُو مَعْمَرٍ عَبْدُ اللَّهِ بْنُ عَمْرٍو، حَدَّثَنَا عَبْدُ الْوَارِثِ، عَنْ سَعِيدِ بْنِ أَبِي عَرُوبَةَ، عَنْ قَتَادَةَ، عَنْ أَنَسٍ، قَالَ مَا أَكَلَ رَسُولُ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم عَلَى خِوَانٍ وَلاَ أَكَلَ خُبْزًا مُرَقَّقًا حَتَّى مَاتَ . قَالَ هَذَا حَدِيثٌ حَسَنٌ صَحِيحٌ غَرِيبٌ مِنْ حَدِيثِ سَعِيدِ بْنِ أَبِي عَرُوبَةَ .
Anas Narrated from:
The Messenger Of Allah (S.A.W) Never Ate On A Table, Nor Did He Eat Thin Bread Until He Died.
[1] See no. 1788.Reference : Jami` at-Tirmidhi 2363In-book reference : Book 36, Hadith 60English translation : Vol. 4, Book 10, Hadith 2363
Summary of Jami at-Tirmidhi Hadith 2363
This hadith about the Prophet’s simple food tells us that the Messenger of Allah (s.a.w) did not eat on a table and did not eat thin bread until he died. The point is not to shame normal food or furniture. The text simply shows the plain way he lived. For people searching hadith about simplicity in Islam, this narration gives a clear example from daily life: food, bread, and eating habits. It reminds us that honor is not tied to fancy meals or special settings. The Prophet’s life had dignity without luxury. The hadith helps a believer look at comfort with balance and avoid thinking that a simple meal is a lesser blessing.
What we learn from this hadith
- The Prophet’s daily food habits reflected a simple lifestyle.
- Fine food and fancy settings are not signs of true honor.
- A simple meal can still be a blessing worth respecting.
