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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 5379 in the Book of Drinks.

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#5379

Sahih al-Bukhari

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Sahih al-Bukhari #5379

Q: What is Sahih al-Bukhari 5379 about?

This hadith from Sahih al-Bukhari (Book of Drinks), narrated by Narrated Jabir:, states: "Allah's Messenger (ﷺ) forbade the use of (certain) containers, but the Ansar said, "We cannot dispense with them." The Prophet (ﷺ) then said, "If so, then use them.""

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 يُوسُفُ بْنُ مُوسَى، حَدَّثَنَا مُحَمَّدُ بْنُ عَبْدِ اللَّهِ أَبُو أَحْمَدَ الزُّبَيْرِيُّ، حَدَّثَنَا سُفْيَانُ، عَنْ مَنْصُورٍ، عَنْ سَالِمٍ، عَنْ جَابِرٍ ـ رضى الله عنه ـ قَالَ نَهَى رَسُولُ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم عَنِ الظُّرُوفِ فَقَالَتِ الأَنْصَارُ إِنَّهُ لاَ بُدَّ لَنَا مِنْهَا‏.‏ قَالَ ‏ "‏ فَلاَ إِذًا ‏"‏‏.‏ وَقَالَ خَلِيفَةُ حَدَّثَنَا يَحْيَى بْنُ سَعِيدٍ حَدَّثَنَا سُفْيَانُ عَنْ مَنْصُورٍ عَنْ سَالِمِ بْنِ أَبِي الْجَعْدِ عَنْ جَابِرٍ بِهَذَا حَدَّثَنَا عَبْدُ اللَّهِ بْنُ مُحَمَّدٍ حَدَّثَنَا سُفْيَانُ بِهَذَا وَقَالَ فِيهِ لَمَّا نَهَى النَّبِيُّ صَلَّى اللَّهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّمَ عَنْ الْأَوْعِيَةِ

Allah's Messenger (ﷺ) forbade the use of (certain) containers, but the Ansar said, "We cannot dispense with them." The Prophet (ﷺ) then said, "If so, then use them."

Narrated by Narrated Jabir:

Context

In this narration, the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) addresses the use of certain containers, specifically prohibiting them. The Ansar express their need for these containers, leading the Prophet (ﷺ) to permit their use under the circumstances. This interaction highlights the balance between adherence to guidelines and practical needs.

Modern Application

This principle can be seen in everyday decisions where we must balance tradition with practicality. Understanding the context of rules can help us make informed choices that respect both guidelines and our current circumstances.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Prophetic Etiquette and Vessels and Utensils because it demonstrates the Prophet's (ﷺ) approach to etiquette in daily life while addressing the practical needs of his community.

Prophetic Etiquette Vessels and Utensils