Q
What does this incident teach about the etiquette of sharing and giving preference to others?
A
A tumbler (full of milk or water) was brought to the Prophet (ﷺ) who drank from it, while on his right side
there was sitting a boy who was the youngest of those who were present and on his left side there were
old men. The Prophet (ﷺ) asked, “O boy, will you allow me to give it (i.e. the rest of the drink) to the old
men?” The boy said, “O Allah’s Messenger (ﷺ)! I will not give preference to anyone over me to drink the rest
of it from which you have drunk.” So, the Prophet (ﷺ) gave it to him.
there was sitting a boy who was the youngest of those who were present and on his left side there were
old men. The Prophet (ﷺ) asked, “O boy, will you allow me to give it (i.e. the rest of the drink) to the old
men?” The boy said, “O Allah’s Messenger (ﷺ)! I will not give preference to anyone over me to drink the rest
of it from which you have drunk.” So, the Prophet (ﷺ) gave it to him.
Referensi:
Sahih al-Bukhari 2351, Book 42, Hadith 1
Sahih al-Bukhari 2351, Book 42, Hadith 1
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