Question

Please mention the reference of the following narration:

إذا امتلأ البطن طغى الجسد

 

Answer

Imam Abu Bakr Ibn Abid Dunya (rahimahullah) has recorded this as the statement of Abu Ja’far (rahimahullah).

(Al Ju’, Hadith: 23)

Translation

When the belly is filled, then the body will transgress [by sinning].

See other narrations on this topic here and here.

 

And Allah Ta’ala Knows best.

Answered by: Mawlana Suhail Motala

Approved by: Mawlana Muhammad Abasoomar

Checked by: Mawlana Haroon Abasoomar