Food for one suffices two and food for two suffices for four.
Hadith Commentary
This narration from Sahih Muslim 2059 c in The Book of Drinks teaches the virtue of sharing blessings. When Allah provides sustenance, it carries barakah (divine blessing) that multiplies when shared with others.
Scholarly Interpretation
Ibn Hajar al-Asqalani explains that this demonstrates how divine blessing expands provisions when Muslims practice generosity. What appears insufficient for one becomes sufficient for two through Allah's mercy.
Al-Nawawi comments that this encourages Muslims to share meals and strengthen communal bonds, transforming material scarcity into spiritual abundance through trust in divine provision.
Practical Application
This teaching applies beyond food to all provisions - time, knowledge, and wealth. When shared with righteous intention, Allah expands both material and spiritual benefits for the giver and receiver.