Sahih al-Bukhari #5392

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 قُتَيْبَةُ، حَدَّثَنَا جَرِيرٌ، عَنِ الأَعْمَشِ، عَنْ أَبِي صَالِحٍ، وَأَبِي، سُفْيَانَ عَنْ جَابِرِ بْنِ عَبْداللَّهِ، قَالَ جَاءَ أَبُو حُمَيْدٍ بِقَدَحٍ مِنْ لَبَنٍ مِنَ النَّقِيعِ، فَقَالَ لَهُ رَسُولُ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم ‏ "‏ أَلاَّ خَمَّرْتَهُ وَلَوْ أَنْ تَعْرُضَ عَلَيْهِ عُودًا ‏"‏‏.‏
Abu Humaid brought a cup of mix from a place called Al-Naqi. Allah's Messenger (ﷺ) said to him, "Will you not cover it, even by placing a stick across its"
Narrated by Narrated Jabir bin `Abdullah:

Context

In this narration, the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) advises Abu Humaid about the importance of covering a cup of milk to protect it from contamination. His suggestion to use a stick to cover the cup emphasizes the significance of maintaining cleanliness and hygiene in food and drink. This hadith reflects the Prophet's (ﷺ) attention to detail and care for health.

Modern Application

In modern life, this principle encourages individuals to be mindful of hygiene practices, especially when it comes to food and drink. Simple actions like covering containers can prevent contamination and promote health, which is particularly relevant in today's context of food safety.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Eating Etiquette and Vessels and Utensils because it emphasizes the importance of cleanliness and proper handling of food and drink.

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About Sahih al-Bukhari

This hadith is #5392 from Sahih al-Bukhari, in the Book of Drinks. It is graded Sahih and narrated by Narrated Jabir bin `Abdullah:.

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