37/34. Chapter:
Jami at-Tirmidhi 2474 — One Date Each in Hunger
The Ahadith of Aishah, Anas, Ali, and Abu Hurairah
Hadith About One Date During Hunger
Jami at-Tirmidhi : 2474
Jami at-TirmidhiHadith Number 2474
حَدَّثَنَا أَبُو حَفْصٍ، عَمْرُو بْنُ عَلِيٍّ حَدَّثَنَا مُحَمَّدُ بْنُ جَعْفَرٍ، حَدَّثَنَا شُعْبَةُ، عَنْ عَبَّاسٍ الْجُرَيْرِيِّ، قَالَ سَمِعْتُ أَبَا عُثْمَانَ النَّهْدِيَّ، يُحَدِّثُ عَنْ أَبِي هُرَيْرَةَ، أَنَّهُ أَصَابَهُمْ جُوعٌ فَأَعْطَاهُمْ رَسُولُ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم تَمْرَةً تَمْرَةً . قَالَ أَبُو عِيسَى هَذَا حَدِيثٌ حَسَنٌ صَحِيحٌ .
Abu Hurairah Narrated from:
They (The Companions) Were Suffering From Hunger So The Messenger Of Allah (S.A.W) Gave Them Each A Date."
Reference : Jami` at-Tirmidhi 2474In-book reference : Book 37, Hadith 60English translation : Vol. 4, Book 11, Hadith 2474
Summary of Jami at-Tirmidhi Hadith 2474
This hadith about one date during hunger is very brief, but it paints a strong picture. Abu Hurairah narrated that the Companions were suffering from hunger. The Messenger of Allah gave each of them one date. The hadith does not include a long speech or extra detail. Its strength is in its simplicity. One date was given to each person at a time when hunger had affected them. It shows the hardship faced by the early Muslims and the Prophet's care for them with what was available. It also teaches that small provision matters when people are in need. A single date may look small in comfort, but in hunger it can carry real value.
What we learn from this hadith
- The Companions experienced real hunger.
- The Prophet gave from what was available.
- Even one date can matter during hardship.
- Small acts of care should not be looked down upon.
