The Greatest Hunger You Need to Satisfy: A Hadith Qudsi Explained - Syaikh Shalih Al Ushoimi

We often worry about physical hunger, but have you considered the hunger of your heart? This powerful reminder dives into the profound meaning of a crucial Hadith Qudsi where Allah (SWT) states, "O My servants, all of you are hungry except for those whom I have fed. So seek food from Me, and I will feed you." This deep reflection on Hadith Qudsi (Muslim: 2577) connects our physical needs (guidance, food, clothing) to our greatest spiritual need: Knowledge (Ilm) and Knowing Allah (Ma'rifah). The true, most pressing hunger is the "hunger of the heart"—the hunger for knowledge and a deeper understanding of Allah (SWT). The divine command, "So seek food from Me, and I will feed you," should be interpreted as a call to seek beneficial knowledge from Allah, which truly nourishes the soul. Since the greatest thing that benefits a person is Knowledge (Al‑'Ilm), it should be one of the most frequent and earnest supplications (Du'a) a believer makes to their Lord. This video is an essential reminder that every affliction (being astray, hungry, naked) can be solved by turning sincerely to Allah and asking for His bounty, especially the bounty of divine knowledge.