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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 5370 in the Book of Drinks.

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Sahih al-Bukhari #5370

Q: What is Sahih al-Bukhari 5370 about?

This hadith from Sahih al-Bukhari (Book of Drinks), narrated by Narrated Anas:, states: "While I was waiting on my uncles and serving them with (wine prepared from) dates----and I was the youngest of them----it was said, "Alcoholic drinks have been prohibited." So they said (to me), "Th…"

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 مُسَدَّدٌ، حَدَّثَنَا مُعْتَمِرٌ، عَنْ أَبِيهِ، قَالَ سَمِعْتُ أَنَسًا، قَالَ كُنْتُ قَائِمًا عَلَى الْحَىِّ أَسْقِيهِمْ ـ عُمُومَتِي وَأَنَا أَصْغَرُهُمُ ـ الْفَضِيخَ، فَقِيلَ حُرِّمَتِ الْخَمْرُ‏.‏ فَقَالُوا أَكْفِئْهَا‏.‏ فَكَفَأْتُهَا‏.‏ قُلْتُ لأَنَسٍ مَا شَرَابُهُمْ قَالَ رُطَبٌ وَبُسْرٌ‏.‏ فَقَالَ أَبُو بَكْرِ بْنُ أَنَسٍ وَكَانَتْ خَمْرَهُمْ‏.‏ فَلَمْ يُنْكِرْ أَنَسٌ‏.‏ وَحَدَّثَنِي بَعْضُ أَصْحَابِي أَنَّهُ سَمِعَ أَنَسًا يَقُولُ كَانَتْ خَمْرَهُمْ يَوْمَئِذٍ‏.‏

While I was waiting on my uncles and serving them with (wine prepared from) dates----and I was the youngest of them----it was said, "Alcoholic drinks have been prohibited." So they said (to me), "Throw it away." So I threw it away.

Narrated by Narrated Anas:

Context

Anas narrates an incident where he was serving wine made from dates to his uncles when the prohibition of alcohol was announced. The immediate reaction was to discard the wine, demonstrating the swift adherence to divine commands. This event reflects the transition in the community's practices as they embraced the new laws brought by the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ).

Modern Application

This hadith highlights the importance of adhering to ethical and moral guidelines in our consumption choices. Today, it serves as a reminder to evaluate what we consume and to make choices that align with our values and beliefs.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Dietary Laws because it illustrates the immediate response to the prohibition of alcohol, showcasing the importance of following divine guidance in dietary practices.

Dietary Laws