Riyad as-Salihin, 492
Hadith text · Matn
وعن أبي سعيد المقبري عن أبي هريرة رضي الله عنه، أنه مر بقوم بين أيديهم شاة مصلية، فدعوه فأبي أن يأكل، وقال: خرج رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم من الدنيا ولم يشبع من خبز الشعير. ((رواه البخاري)). 'مصلية' بفتح الميم: أي: مشوية.
English translation
Abu Sa'id Maqburi reported:
Abu Hurairah (May Allah be pleased with him) said that he happened to pass by some people who had a roast lamb before them. They invited him, but he declined, saying: "The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) left the world without having eaten his fill with barley bread." <b>[Al- Bukhari]</b>.
References1 variant
- In-Book Reference
- Introduction, Hadith 492
Sharh · explanationclick to expand
<b>Guidance from the Hadith:</b><br>
1) It is recommended to invite righteous and virtuous people to food.<br>
2) The Companions (may Allah be pleased with them) were keen to follow the Prophet (may Allah’s peace and blessings be upon him) and have little of worldly pleasures and possessions.<br>
3) It shows how the Prophet (may Allah’s peace and blessings be upon him) led an austere life and had little food and drink.