Q: Please advise on the authenticity of the following:
(1) Narrated by Hadhrat Aaisha (Radiyallahu Anha) that she said: “The first calamity for this nation after the Prophet (Sallallahu Alayhi Wasallam’s) death is fullness of their stomachs; when their stomachs became full, they became obese and their hearts weakened and their desires became wild.” – Bukhari
(2) Narrated by Anas bin Malik (Radiyallahu Anhu) that the Prophet (Sallallahu Alayhi Wasallam) said: “It is extravagance that one eats whatever he desires.” – Ibn Majah.
(3) If these are not authenticated, are they correct in their meanings?
A:
1. We do not know the authenticity of this. However, these words do appear. We have not verified whether it is the statement of Hadhrat `Aaishah (radhiyallahu anha) or the statement of Nabi (sallallahu alaihi wa sallam). Nonetheless, it is a fact that obesity is a problem and it leads to a whole host of problems thereafter.
2. This hadeeth is found in the sihaah sittah.
And Allah Ta’ala (الله تعالى) knows best.
Answered by:
Mufti Ebrahim Salejee (Isipingo Beach)