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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 5380 in the Book of Drinks.

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Sahih al-Bukhari #5380

Q: What is Sahih al-Bukhari 5380 about?

This hadith from Sahih al-Bukhari (Book of Drinks), narrated by Narrated `Abdullah bin `Amr:, states: "When the Prophet (ﷺ) forbade the use of certain containers (that were used for preparing alcoholic drinks), somebody said to the Prophet (ﷺ) . "But not all the people can find skins." So he allowed t…"

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 عَلِيُّ بْنُ عَبْدِ اللَّهِ، حَدَّثَنَا سُفْيَانُ، عَنْ سُلَيْمَانَ بْنِ أَبِي مُسْلِمٍ الأَحْوَلِ، عَنْ مُجَاهِدٍ، عَنْ أَبِي عِيَاضٍ، عَنْ عَبْدِ اللَّهِ بْنِ عَمْرٍو ـ رضى الله عنهما ـ قَالَ لَمَّا نَهَى النَّبِيُّ صلى الله عليه وسلم عَنِ الأَسْقِيَةِ قِيلَ لِلنَّبِيِّ صلى الله عليه وسلم لَيْسَ كُلُّ النَّاسِ يَجِدُ سِقَاءً فَرَخَّصَ لَهُمْ فِي الْجَرِّ غَيْرِ الْمُزَفَّتِ‏.‏

When the Prophet (ﷺ) forbade the use of certain containers (that were used for preparing alcoholic drinks), somebody said to the Prophet (ﷺ) . "But not all the people can find skins." So he allowed them to use clay jars not covered with pitch.

Narrated by Narrated `Abdullah bin `Amr:

Context

This hadith recounts an instance where the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) permitted the use of clay jars for drinking after forbidding certain containers. This decision was made in response to a practical concern raised by his companions, showcasing the Prophet's understanding and compassion towards people's needs.

Modern Application

In contemporary settings, this principle highlights the importance of flexibility and understanding in leadership. It encourages leaders to consider the practical realities of their followers when implementing guidelines or rules.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Divine Command because it reflects the Prophet's role in conveying divine instructions while also addressing the practical needs of the community.

Divine Command