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Riyad as-Salihin 746 (Book 2, Hadith 20) #37235
Humility and Gratitude in Eating Dates

SUMMARY: Eating dates while sitting on one's buttocks with legs raised is a sign of humility and gratitude.

Anas (May Allah be pleased with him) reported: I saw Messenger of Allah eating some dates while sitting on his buttocks, with his legs raised. Muslim.
وعن أنس رضى الله عنه قال‏:‏ رأيت رسول الله جالساً مقعياً يأكل تمراً.‏ ‏‏((رواه مسلم))‏

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eating  *  dates  *  humility  *  gratitude  *  allah  *  anas

QUICK LESSONS:
Remain humble no matter how much we are blessed in life; Thanking God for all His blessings and mercies upon us; Taking our blessings for granted; Appreciating what we have been given by God SWT .

EXPLANATIONS:
The hadith narrated by Anas (May Allah be pleased with him) speaks about the importance of humility and gratitude when eating dates. It is reported that the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) was seen eating some dates while sitting on his buttocks, with his legs raised. This posture is a sign of humility as it shows that one should not take their blessings for granted. It also serves as a reminder to be grateful for what we have been given by Allah SWT. Furthermore, this hadith teaches us to always remain humble no matter how much we are blessed with in life. We should never forget to thank Allah SWT for all His blessings and mercies upon us.

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