What is Jami` at-Tirmidhi 1938 about?

This hadith from Jami` at-Tirmidhi (Book of The Book on Drinks), narrated by Narrated 'Umar:, states: ""Indeed Khamr comes from wheat." And he mentioned this Hadith."

Is this hadith authentic?

This hadith is graded Sahih. Sahih hadiths are considered the most authentic grade in hadith classification.

Which collection is this hadith from?

This hadith is from Jami` at-Tirmidhi, which contains 4,053 hadiths across 49 books. It is hadith number 1938 in the Book of The Book on Drinks.

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Jami` at-Tirmidhi #1938

The Book on Drinks

Sahih

The Arabic includes the chain of narration (sanad) and the collector's commentary; the English translation shows the Prophet's words only.

حَدَّثَنَا الْحَسَنُ بْنُ عَلِيٍّ الْخَلاَّلُ، حَدَّثَنَا يَحْيَى بْنُ آدَمَ، عَنْ إِسْرَائِيلَ، نَحْوَهُ ‏.‏ وَرَوَى أَبُو حَيَّانَ التَّيْمِيُّ، هَذَا الْحَدِيثَ عَنِ الشَّعْبِيِّ، عَنِ ابْنِ عُمَرَ، عَنْ عُمَرَ، قَالَ إِنَّ مِنَ الْحِنْطَةِ خَمْرًا فَذَكَرَ هَذَا الْحَدِيثَ ‏.‏

"Indeed Khamr comes from wheat." And he mentioned this Hadith.

Narrated by Narrated 'Umar:

Context

In this hadith narrated by 'Umar, the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) is quoted discussing the origins of Khamr, which is commonly understood as intoxicants. The mention of wheat highlights the importance of understanding the sources of substances that can alter one's state of mind. The takeaway emphasizes the need for awareness regarding what we consume and its implications.

Modern Application

Today, this principle can be applied by being mindful of the ingredients in our food and beverages. Awareness of what we consume can help us make healthier choices and avoid substances that may lead to harmful effects.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Divine Legislation and Dietary Laws because it addresses the origins of intoxicants and emphasizes the importance of understanding what is permissible to consume.

Divine Legislation Dietary Laws