Q
What is the significance of hospitality and generosity in Islamic teachings?
A
An Ansari man, called Abu Shu’aib, came and told his butcher slave, “Prepare meals sufficient for five
persons, for I want to invite the Prophet (ﷺ) along with four other persons as I saw signs of hunger on his
face.” Abu Shu’aib invited them and another person came along with them. The Prophet (ﷺ) said (to Abu
Shu’aib), This man followed us, so if you allow him, he will join us, and if you want him to return, he
will go back.” Abu Shu’aib said, “No, I have allowed him (i.e. he, too, is welcomed to the meal).
persons, for I want to invite the Prophet (ﷺ) along with four other persons as I saw signs of hunger on his
face.” Abu Shu’aib invited them and another person came along with them. The Prophet (ﷺ) said (to Abu
Shu’aib), This man followed us, so if you allow him, he will join us, and if you want him to return, he
will go back.” Abu Shu’aib said, “No, I have allowed him (i.e. he, too, is welcomed to the meal).
Referensi:
Sahih al-Bukhari 2081, Book 34, Hadith 34
Sahih al-Bukhari 2081, Book 34, Hadith 34
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