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Sahih Muslim 2044a (Book 36, Hadith 205) #12433
Eating Dates with the Prophet

SUMMARY: The Prophet Muhammad was seen eating dates while squatting.

Anas b. Malik reported: I saw Allah's Apostle squatting and eating dates.
حَدَّثَنَا أَبُو بَكْرِ بْنُ أَبِي شَيْبَةَ، وَأَبُو سَعِيدٍ الأَشَجُّ كِلاَهُمَا عَنْ حَفْصٍ، قَالَ أَبُو بَكْرٍ حَدَّثَنَا حَفْصُ بْنُ غِيَاثٍ، عَنْ مُصْعَبِ بْنِ سُلَيْمٍ، حَدَّثَنَا أَنَسُ بْنُ مَالِكٍ، قَالَ رَأَيْتُ النَّبِيَّ مُقْعِيًا يَأْكُلُ تَمْرًا

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eating  *  dates  *  squatting

QUICK LESSONS:
Take care of yourself without worrying about what others may think or say about you .
EXPLANATIONS:
This hadith is about the Prophet Muhammad, peace be upon him, being seen eating dates while squatting. It is a reminder of how humble and simple the life of the Prophet was, even though he was a leader and messenger of Allah. He did not need to show off or live extravagantly; rather, he lived simply and humbly as an example for us to follow in our own lives. This hadith also teaches us that we should not be ashamed or embarrassed to do something that is necessary for our health and wellbeing, such as eating in public or squatting down if needed. We should take care of ourselves without worrying about what others may think or say about us.

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