Question:
The Messenger of Allah ﷺ said:
"Eat Suhoor, for in Suhoor there is blessing."(Sahih Bukhari, Book of Fasting, Hadith 1923 – Narrated by Anas ibn Malik رضي الله عنه)
(Sahih Muslim, Book of Fasting, Hadith 1095)
What is meant by "blessings in Suhoor" in this hadith?
Answer:
The blessings (Barakah) in Suhoor refer to both spiritual (Shar'i) and physical (bodily) blessings:
- Spiritual Blessings:
- Obedience to the command of the Prophet ﷺ.
- Following his Sunnah, which brings reward and divine favor.
- Physical Blessings:
- Providing nourishment to the body.
- Strengthening oneself for fasting during the day.
Thus, Suhoor is not just a meal; it is an act of worship with both spiritual and worldly benefits.
Shaykh Ibn Uthaymeen (رحمه الله)