Is this narration authentic?
Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) said:
“The son of Adam does not have a right [need] except to the following; A house in which to live, a garment to cover the private portions of his body, dry bread and water.”
Answer:
Imam Tirmidhi (rahimahullah) has recorded this Hadith on the authority of Sayyiduna ‘Uthman ibn ‘Affan (radiyallahu ‘anhu). He has declared the Hadith authentic (sahih).
(Sunan Tirmidhi, Hadith: 2341)
Explanation
If these essential items were acquired in a halal manner. Allah Ta’ala will not question a person regarding these in the Hereafter, as they are basic necessities.
(Refer: Mirqatul Mafatih, Hadith: 5186 and Tuhfatul Ahwadhi, Hadith: 2341)
And Allah Ta’ala knows best.
Answered by: Moulana Suhail Motala
Approved by: Moulana Muhammad Abasoomar