Ahl al-Bayt (as) Teachings

Ahl al-Bayt (as) Teachings

Analysis of the Ḥadith of Khobz and the Last Sermon in Explaining the Priority of Securing the Livelihood of People in Society

Document Type : Original Article

Authors
Alireza Kumari 1
Ali Sharifi 2
1 Ph.D. Candidate in Quranic Sciences and Hadith, Allameh Tabataba'i University, Tehran, Iran (Corresponding Author).
2 Associate Professor, Faculty of Theology and Islamic Studies, Allameh Tabataba'i University, Tehran, Iran.
10.22034/jatj.2026.580846.1088
Abstract
The economic and social teachings of the Prophet Moḥammad (pbuh) emphasize the fundamental role of a sound economic foundation in the establishment of a virtuous and healthy society. This study examines two Ḥadiths from Al-Kafi by Moḥammad ibn Ya'qub al-Kulayni—commonly known as the Ḥadith of Khobz and a sermon attributed to the final days of the Prophet’s life—highlighting how economic stability and attention to livelihood and welfare, particularly the provision of basic needs for Muslims, were a constant priority throughout his prophetic mission. Through textual, narratological, and jurisprudential analysis, along with historical contextualization, this research demonstrates how the Prophet (pbuh) linked the fulfillment of basic needs (such as bread) and economic justice to religious practice and social justice. Despite certain weaknesses in the Ḥadith of Khobz (such as a weak narrator and broken chain of transmission), its alignment with Qur’anic principles and rationality affirms its conceptual validity. The findings challenge some interpretations and align with modern theories, such as Maslow's hierarchy of needs, revealing Islam's balanced perspective on human welfare.

Keywords
Ḥadith of Khobz Analysis
Last Sermon Ḥadith
Economics
Livelihood Security
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Ahl al-Bayt (as) Teachings
Volume 3, Issue 4
Winter 2026
Pages 73-86

  • Receive Date 08 May 2026
  • Accept Date 25 May 2026
  • First Publish Date 25 May 2026
  • Publish Date 01 March 2026