37/18. Chapter:
Jami at-Tirmidhi 2449 — Feeding, Giving Drink, and Clothing Believers
Regarding the Reward for Feeding, Giving Drink, and Clothing Others and the Hadith About One Who Fears Night Travel
Hadith About Feeding and Clothing a Believer
Jami at-Tirmidhi : 2449
Jami at-TirmidhiHadith Number 2449
حَدَّثَنَا مُحَمَّدُ بْنُ حَاتِمٍ الْمُؤَدِّبُ، حَدَّثَنَا عَمَّارُ بْنُ مُحَمَّدِ ابْنُ أُخْتِ، سُفْيَانَ الثَّوْرِيِّ حَدَّثَنَا أَبُو الْجَارُودِ الأَعْمَى، وَاسْمُهُ، زِيَادُ بْنُ الْمُنْذِرِ الْهَمْدَانِيُّ عَنْ عَطِيَّةَ الْعَوْفِيِّ، عَنْ أَبِي سَعِيدٍ الْخُدْرِيِّ، قَالَ قَالَ رَسُولُ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم " أَيُّمَا مُؤْمِنٍ أَطْعَمَ مُؤْمِنًا عَلَى جُوعٍ أَطْعَمَهُ اللَّهُ يَوْمَ الْقِيَامَةِ مِنْ ثِمَارِ الْجَنَّةِ وَأَيُّمَا مُؤْمِنٍ سَقَى مُؤْمِنًا عَلَى ظَمَإٍ سَقَاهُ اللَّهُ يَوْمَ الْقِيَامَةِ مِنَ الرَّحِيقِ الْمَخْتُومِ وَأَيُّمَا مُؤْمِنٍ كَسَا مُؤْمِنًا عَلَى عُرْىٍ كَسَاهُ اللَّهُ مِنْ خُضْرِ الْجَنَّةِ " . قَالَ أَبُو عِيسَى هَذَا حَدِيثٌ غَرِيبٌ وَقَدْ رُوِيَ هَذَا عَنْ عَطِيَّةَ عَنْ أَبِي سَعِيدٍ مَوْقُوفٌ وَهُوَ أَصَحُّ عِنْدَنَا وَأَشْبَهُ .
Abu Sa'eed Al-Khudri Narrated from:
The Messenger of Allah (s.a.w) said: "Whichever Believer Feeds A Hungry Believer, Allah Feeds Him From The Fruits Of Paradise On The Day Of Resurrection. Whichever Believer Gives Drink To A Thirsty Believer, Allah Gives Him To Drink From The 'Sealed Nectar' On The Day Of Resurrection. Whichever Believer Clothes A Naked Believer, Allah Clothes Him From The Green Garments Of Paradise."
Reference : Jami` at-Tirmidhi 2449In-book reference : Book 37, Hadith 35English translation : Vol. 4, Book 11, Hadith 2449
Summary of Jami at-Tirmidhi Hadith 2449
This hadith about feeding a hungry believer teaches care for people in direct and simple ways. It mentions three acts: feeding a hungry believer, giving drink to a thirsty believer, and clothing a believer who lacks clothing. For each act, a reward in the Hereafter is mentioned: fruits of Paradise, sealed nectar, and green garments of Paradise. The hadith connects practical help in this life with honor on the Day of Resurrection. It is not about showing off or giving for praise. It is about seeing a believer’s need and helping. The report also includes a note that Abu Isa considered the stopped version more correct, so it should be shared with care.
What we learn from this hadith
- Feeding a hungry believer is praised in this narration.
- Giving drink to a thirsty believer is mentioned with reward.
- Clothing someone in need is a meaningful form of help.
- The hadith links small acts of care with the Hereafter.
