Sahih Muslim Hadith 5309 – What The Guest

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[5309] 138 – (2036) It was narrated that Abü Mas'üd Al- AnsârI said: "There was a man among the Anâr who was called Abü Shu'aib and he had a slave who was a butcher. He saw the Messenger of Allah and recognized the signs of hunger in his face. He said to his slave: 'Woe to you, make us food enough for five people, for I want to invite the Prophet as the fifth of five.' So he made (the food), then he came to the Prophet and invited him as the fifth of five. Another man followed them, and when he reached the door, the Prophet said: 'This man has followed us. If you wish, you may give him permission and if you wish he may go back.' He said: 'No, rather I will give him permission, 0 Messenger of Allah."