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

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This hadith is from Sahih al-Bukhari, which contains 7,277 hadiths across 97 books. It is hadith number 5369 in the Book of Drinks.

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Sahih al-Bukhari #5369

Q: What is Sahih al-Bukhari 5369 about?

This hadith from Sahih al-Bukhari (Book of Drinks), narrated by Narrated Anas bin Malik:, states: "I was serving Abu 'Ubaida, Abu Talha and Ubai bin Ka`b with a drink prepared from ripe and unripe dates. Then somebody came to them and said, "Alcoholic drinks have been prohibited." (On hearing tha…"

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 إِسْمَاعِيلُ بْنُ عَبْدِ اللَّهِ، قَالَ حَدَّثَنِي مَالِكُ بْنُ أَنَسٍ، عَنْ إِسْحَاقَ بْنِ عَبْدِ اللَّهِ بْنِ أَبِي طَلْحَةَ، عَنْ أَنَسِ بْنِ مَالِكٍ ـ رضى الله عنه ـ قَالَ كُنْتُ أَسْقِي أَبَا عُبَيْدَةَ وَأَبَا طَلْحَةَ وَأُبَىَّ بْنَ كَعْبٍ مِنْ فَضِيخِ زَهْوٍ وَتَمْرٍ فَجَاءَهُمْ آتٍ فَقَالَ إِنَّ الْخَمْرَ قَدْ حُرِّمَتْ‏.‏ فَقَالَ أَبُو طَلْحَةَ قُمْ يَا أَنَسُ فَأَهْرِقْهَا‏.‏ فَأَهْرَقْتُهَا‏.‏

I was serving Abu 'Ubaida, Abu Talha and Ubai bin Ka`b with a drink prepared from ripe and unripe dates. Then somebody came to them and said, "Alcoholic drinks have been prohibited." (On hearing that) Abu Talha said, "Get up. O Anas, and pour (throw) it out! So I poured (threw) it out.

Narrated by Narrated Anas bin Malik:

Context

This hadith recounts an incident where the companions of the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) were informed about the prohibition of alcoholic drinks. Abu Talha's immediate response to pour out the drink demonstrates the companions' commitment to adhering to the Prophet's teachings. It reflects the importance of obedience to divine guidance and the swift action taken to comply with new revelations.

Modern Application

In contemporary society, this principle encourages individuals to be mindful of their choices and to act promptly when they learn about ethical or health-related guidelines. It serves as a reminder to prioritize well-being and make informed decisions regarding consumption.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Dietary Laws because it illustrates the companions' adherence to the prohibition of alcohol as taught by the Prophet.

Dietary Laws