Riyad as-Salihin, 436
Hadith text · Matn
وعنه قال: قال رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم: “إن الله ليرضى عن العبد أن يأكل الأكلة، فيحمده عليها، أو يشرب الشربة، فيحمده عليها" ((رواه مسلم)). ((الأكلة” بفتح الهمزة وهي المرة الواحدة من الأكل كالغدوة والعشوة، والله أعلم)).
English translation
Anas bin Malik (May Allah be pleased with him) reported:
Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said, "Allah is pleased with His slave who eats a meal and praises Him for it; and takes a drink and praises Him for it". <b>[Muslim]</b>.
References1 variant
- In-Book Reference
- Introduction, Hadith 436
Sharh · explanationclick to expand
<b>Guidance from the Hadith:</b><br>
1) When a person praises Allah Almighty each time he eats or drinks, this is a kind of hope on the part of this person towards his Lord.<br>
2) In his food and drink, a believer seeks the pleasure of Allah Almighty and to be able to worship Him.