Riyad as-Salihin, 742
Hadith text · Matn
عن وحشى بن حرب رضى الله عنه أن أصحاب رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم قالوا: يا رسول الله ، إنا نأكل ولا نشبع قال: "فلعلكم تفترقون" قالوا: نعم. قال: فاجتمعوا على طعامكم، واذكروا اسم الله ، يبارك لكم فيه" ((رواه أبو داود))
English translation
Wahshi bin Harb (May Allah be pleased with him) reported:
Some of the Companions of Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said: "We eat but are not satisfied." He (ﷺ) said, "Perhaps you eat separately." The Companions replied in affirmative. He then said: "Eat together and mention the Name of Allah over your food. It will be blessed for you." <b>[Abu Dawud]</b>.
References1 variant
- In-Book Reference
- Book 2, Hadith 16
Sharh · explanationclick to expand
<b>Guidance from the Hadith:</b><br>
1) It is recommended for a group of people to eat from one bowl, if possible, for this will bring blessing to their food.<br>
2) Mentioning the name of Allah upon eating brings blessing. Indeed, when the name of Allah is mentioned upon anything little, it increases, and upon anything hard, it becomes easy.