Benefits of the Hadith of Abu Hurayrah’s Hunger.
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The Shaykh : In this, there is also evidence of the austerity of life that the Companions (may Allah be pleased with them) were accustomed to, and of the good character of the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him). It is also evidence of the permissibility of filling the stomach, though only occasionally. Some people today interpret the matter such that every time they eat until their stomach is like a cup, they say that Abu Hurayrah did that and the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) permitted it. But the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) gave his Ummah a great wisdom; if we were to follow it, he said: Jami` at-Tirmidhi 2380Sahih (Darussalam) And it is remarkable that, by the consensus of doctors, this guidance from the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him) is the best for human food. And they, in their current state of blessings—I mean the disbelievers—eat and do not get full. But instead of having three meals, they make it six or more according to their condition. One should not fill his stomach; he should eat a little, and in that case, the stomach digests that little with ease and comfort, and he is safe from waste, gases, and the like. If people were to apply this and not get full except occasionally, as Abu Hurayrah did, it would be more in accordance with the Shari'ah, easier for the human being, and healthier. And in it is also evidence—shall we say—is there evidence in it of *tahil* (circumvention)?
The students: ...
The Shaykh : *Tahil*. Abu Hurayrah examined 'Umar regarding the verse, asking about it, saying, "What is its meaning? What is this verse? Read it to me." So what did he do? He read it and left, not knowing what Abu Hurayrah (may Allah be pleased with him) wanted. And in it is also evidence that it is permissible for a person to swear based on the preponderance of probability, because Abu Hurayrah said, "By Allah, I have examined you regarding the verse, and I know it better than you do," meaning he knows it more than you do. But he wanted to be alert to him, perhaps he would invite him to his house and feed him. But Allah made it easy for Abu Hurayrah to have someone better than 'Umar; He made it easy for him to have the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him). Then look also at the care of the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him) for his Companions, his checking on their conditions, and his insight (peace and blessings be upon him). Now, in it, how many times is the repetition to the drinker?
The students: Three times.
The Shaykh : Three. Now, let us see. Now, he says: Twice. The first time, the first time is not obligatory, it is not a repetition.
The student: Three times, including the first time.
The Shaykh : I mean, twice after the first, twice after the first.
It is sufficient for the son of Adam to eat what will support his back. If this is not possible, then a third for food, a third for drink, and third for his breath.
حسب ابن آدم لقيمات يقمن صلبه فإن كان لا محالة فثلث لطعامه وثلث لشرابه وثلث لنفسهThe students: ...
The Shaykh : *Tahil*. Abu Hurayrah examined 'Umar regarding the verse, asking about it, saying, "What is its meaning? What is this verse? Read it to me." So what did he do? He read it and left, not knowing what Abu Hurayrah (may Allah be pleased with him) wanted. And in it is also evidence that it is permissible for a person to swear based on the preponderance of probability, because Abu Hurayrah said, "By Allah, I have examined you regarding the verse, and I know it better than you do," meaning he knows it more than you do. But he wanted to be alert to him, perhaps he would invite him to his house and feed him. But Allah made it easy for Abu Hurayrah to have someone better than 'Umar; He made it easy for him to have the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him). Then look also at the care of the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him) for his Companions, his checking on their conditions, and his insight (peace and blessings be upon him). Now, in it, how many times is the repetition to the drinker?
The students: Three times.
The Shaykh : Three. Now, let us see. Now, he says:
So he ordered a cup to be brought to me, and I drank from it. Then he said, "Go back," and then he said, "Go back."
فأمر لي بعس فشربت منه ثم قال عد ثم قال عدThe student: Three times, including the first time.
The Shaykh : I mean, twice after the first, twice after the first.