Volume 7, Book 65, Number 289:
Narrated ‘Umar bin Al Salama:
Who was the son of Um Salama, the wife of the Prophet:
Once I ate a meal with Allah’s Apostle and I was eating from all sides of the dish. So Allah’s Apostle
said to me, “Eat of the dish what is nearer to you.”
Volume 7, Book 65, Number 290:
Narrated Wahb bin Kaisan Abi Nu’aim:
A meal was brought to Allah’s Apostle while his step-son, ‘Umar bin Abi Salama was with him. Al –
lah’s Apostle said to him, “Mention the Name of Allah and eat of the dish what is nearer to you.”
Volume 7, Book 65, Number 291:
Narrated Anas bin Malik:
A tailor invited Allah’s Apostle to a meal which he had prepared. I went along with Allah’s Apostle
and saw him seeking to eat the pieces of gourd from the various sides of the dish. Since that day I
have liked to eat gourd. ‘Umar bin Abi Salama said: The Prophet, said to me, “Eat with your right
hand.”
Volume 7, Book 65, Number 292:
Narrated ‘Aisha:
The Prophet used to love to start doing things from the right side whenever possible, in perform –
ing ablution, putting on his shoes, and combing his hair. (Al-Ash’ath said: The Prophet used to do so
in all his affairs.)
Volume 7, Book 65, Number 293:
Narrated Anas bin Malik:
Abu Talha said to Um Sulaim, “I have heard the voice of Allah’s Apostle which was feeble, and I
think that he is hungry. Have you got something (to eat)?” She took out some loaves of barley bread,
then took her face-covering sheet and wrapped the bread in part of it, and pushed it under my gar –
ment and turned the rest of it around my body and sent me to Allah’s Apostle . I went with that, and
found Allah’s Apostle in the mosque with some people. I stood up near them, and Allah’s Apostle
asked me, “Have you been sent by Abu Talha?” I said, “Yes.” He asked, “With some food (for us)?” I
said, “Yes.” Then Allah’s Apostle said to all those who were with him, “Get up!” He set out (and all the
people accompanied him) and I proceeded ahead of them till I came to Abu Talha. Abu Talha then
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said, “O Um Sulaim! Allah’s Apostle has arrived along with the people, and we do not have food
enough to feed them all.” She said, “Allah and His Apostle know better.” So Abu Talha went out till he
met Allah’s Apostle. Then Abu Talha and Allah’s Apostle came and entered the house. Allah’s Apostle
said, “Um Sulaim ! Bring whatever you have.” She brought that very bread. The Prophet ordered that
it be crushed into small pieces, and Um Sulaim pressed a skin of butter on it. Then Allah’s Apostle
said whatever Allah wished him to say (to bless the food) and then added, “Admit ten (men).” So they
were admitted, ate their fill and went out. The Prophet then said, “Admit ten (more).” They were ad –
mitted, ate their full, and went out. He then again said, “Admit ten more!” They were admitted, ate
their fill, and went out. He admitted ten more, and so all those people ate their fill, and they were
eighty men.
Volume 7, Book 63, Number 262:
Narrated Ibn ‘Umar:
The Prophet said to those who were involved in a case of Lian, “Your accounts are with Allah. One
of you two is a liar. You (husband) have right on her (wife).” The husband said, “My money, O Allah’s
Apostle!” The Prophet said, “You are not entitled to take back any money. If you have told the truth,
the Mahr that you paid, was for having sexual relations with her lawfully; and if you are a liar, then
you are less entitled to get it back.”
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Book 64: Supporting the Family
Volume 7, Book 64, Number 278:
Narrated Abu Huraira:
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Allah’s Apostle said, “The best women among the camel riders, are the women of Quraish.” (Anoth –
er narrator said) The Prophet said, “The righteous among the women of Quraish are those who are
kind to their young ones and who look after their husband’s property . “
Volume 7, Book 64, Number 263:
Narrated Abu Mas’ud Al-Ansari:
The Prophet said, “When a Muslim spends something on his family intending to receive Allah’s re –
ward it is regarded as Sadaqa for him.”