Riyad as-Salihin, 494
An-Nu'man bin Bashir (May Allah be pleased with them) reported:
I have seen your Prophet (ﷺ) when he did not find enough of even the inferior quality of dates to eat and fill his belly. <b>[Muslim]</b>.
وعن النعمان بن بشير رضي الله عنهما قال: لقد رأيت نبيكم صلى الله عليه وسلم ، وما يجد من الدقل ما يملأ به بطنه، ((رواه مسلم)). ((الدقل: تمر رديء)).
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- In-Book Reference
- Introduction, Hadith 494
Sharh · explanationclick to expand
<b>Guidance from the Hadith:</b><br>
1) The Prophet (may Allah’s peace and blessings be upon him) led an ascetic life and would barely make ends meet, as he had no interest in worldly pleasures.<br>
2) Blissful are those who endure poverty patiently and follow the Prophet’s example.