37/34. Chapter:
Jami at-Tirmidhi 2471 — Water and Dates for a Month
The Ahadith of Aishah, Anas, Ali, and Abu Hurairah
Hadith About the Prophet's Family Eating Water and Dates
Jami at-Tirmidhi : 2471
Jami at-TirmidhiHadith Number 2471
حَدَّثَنَا هَارُونُ بْنُ إِسْحَاقَ الْهَمْدَانِيُّ، حَدَّثَنَا عَبْدَةُ، عَنْ هِشَامِ بْنِ عُرْوَةَ، عَنْ أَبِيهِ، عَنْ عَائِشَةَ، قَالَتْ إِنْ كُنَّا آلَ مُحَمَّدٍ نَمْكُثُ شَهْرًا مَا نَسْتَوْقِدُ بِنَارٍ إِنْ هُوَ إِلاَّ الْمَاءُ وَالتَّمْرُ . قَالَ هَذَا حَدِيثٌ صَحِيحٌ .
A'isha Narrated from:
We, The Family Of Muhammad, Would Go For A Month Without Kindling A Fire, Having Only Water And Dates.
Reference : Jami` at-Tirmidhi 2471In-book reference : Book 37, Hadith 57English translation : Vol. 4, Book 11, Hadith 2471
Summary of Jami at-Tirmidhi Hadith 2471
This hadith about the Prophet's family eating water and dates shows the plain life of the household of Muhammad. Aishah said that they would go for a month without kindling a fire. Their food was only water and dates. This means no cooked food was being prepared during that time. The hadith gives a direct view of hardship, patience, and simple living in the Prophet's home. It should not be used to make extra claims beyond the report. Its message is clear enough: the Prophet's family did not live in luxury, and their life included long periods of very basic food. For readers today, it is a reminder to be grateful for daily meals and not measure honor by abundance.
What we learn from this hadith
- The Prophet's family sometimes lived on very basic food.
- A month could pass without a cooking fire in the house.
- Water and dates were enough for them during that period.
- The hadith encourages gratitude for simple provision.
