Sahih al-Bukhari #5373

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 أَبُو الْيَمَانِ، أَخْبَرَنَا شُعَيْبٌ، عَنِ الزُّهْرِيِّ، قَالَ أَخْبَرَنِي أَبُو سَلَمَةَ بْنُ عَبْدِ الرَّحْمَنِ، أَنَّ عَائِشَةَ ـ رضى الله عنها ـ قَالَتْ سُئِلَ رَسُولُ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم عَنِ الْبِتْعِ وَهْوَ نَبِيذُ الْعَسَلِ، وَكَانَ أَهْلُ الْيَمَنِ يَشْرَبُونَهُ، فَقَالَ رَسُولُ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم ‏ "‏ كُلُّ شَرَابٍ أَسْكَرَ فَهْوَ حَرَامٌ ‏"‏‏.‏
Allah's Messenger (ﷺ) was asked about Al-Bit a liquor prepared from honey which the Yemenites used to drink. Allah's Messenger (ﷺ) said, "All drinks that intoxicate are unlawful (to drink)."
Narrated by Narrated 'Aisha:

Context

In this hadith, 'Aisha reports a question posed to the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) regarding a drink called Al-Bit, made from honey, which was consumed by the people of Yemen. The Prophet (ﷺ) clearly states that all intoxicating drinks are unlawful. This response emphasizes the importance of avoiding substances that impair judgment and behavior.

Modern Application

In today's society, this principle can be applied by promoting awareness about the dangers of alcohol and other intoxicants. Many people choose to abstain from such substances to maintain clarity of mind and health, reflecting the timeless wisdom of the Prophet's guidance.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Divine Command because it conveys a clear directive from the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) regarding the prohibition of intoxicating substances.

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This hadith is #5373 from Sahih al-Bukhari, in the Book of Drinks. It is graded Sahih and narrated by Narrated 'Aisha:.

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