Riyad as-Salihin, 754
Hadith text · Matn
عن أبى هريرة رضى الله عنه قال : قال رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم :طعام الاثنين كافي الثلاثة، وطعام الثلاثة كافي الأربعة". ((متفق عليه))
English translation
Abu Hurairah (May Allah be pleased with him) reported:
The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said, "The food of two persons suffices for three persons, and the food of three persons suffices for four persons." <b>[Al-Bukhari and Muslim]</b>.
References1 variant
- In-Book Reference
- Book 2, Hadith 28
Sharh · explanationclick to expand
<b>Guidance from the Hadiths:</b><br>
1) It is recommended that people get together over food, for the blessing stemming from such gathering makes the food sufficient.<br>
2) The Shariah calls for unity and harmony and prohibits disunity and dissension, even in increasing the number of hands over food.