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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 5399 in the Book of Drinks.

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Sahih al-Bukhari #5399

Q: What is Sahih al-Bukhari 5399 about?

This hadith from Sahih al-Bukhari (Book of Drinks), narrated by Narrated Anas bin Malik:, states: "I saw Allah's Messenger (ﷺ) drinking milk. He came to my house and I milked a sheep and then mixed the milk with water from the well for Allah's Messenger (ﷺ). He took the bowl and drank while on his…"

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 عَبْدَانُ، أَخْبَرَنَا عَبْدُ اللَّهِ، أَخْبَرَنَا يُونُسُ، عَنِ الزُّهْرِيِّ، قَالَ أَخْبَرَنِي أَنَسُ بْنُ مَالِكٍ ـ رضى الله عنه ـ أَنَّهُ رَأَى رَسُولَ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم شَرِبَ لَبَنًا، وَأَتَى دَارَهُ فَحَلَبْتُ شَاةً فَشُبْتُ لِرَسُولِ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم مِنَ الْبِئْرِ، فَتَنَاوَلَ الْقَدَحَ فَشَرِبَ، وَعَنْ يَسَارِهِ أَبُو بَكْرٍ وَعَنْ يَمِينِهِ أَعْرَابِيٌّ، فَأَعْطَى الأَعْرَابِيَّ فَضْلَهُ، ثُمَّ قَالَ ‏ "‏ الأَيْمَنَ فَالأَيْمَنَ ‏"‏‏.‏

I saw Allah's Messenger (ﷺ) drinking milk. He came to my house and I milked a sheep and then mixed the milk with water from the well for Allah's Messenger (ﷺ). He took the bowl and drank while on his left there was sitting Abu Bakr, and on his right there was a bedouin. He then gave the remaining milk to the bedouin and said, "The right! The right (first).

Narrated by Narrated Anas bin Malik:

Context

Anas bin Malik recounts an incident where the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) was drinking milk and emphasized the etiquette of sharing by giving the remaining milk to the bedouin on his right. He instructed to give preference to the right side, highlighting the importance of kindness and consideration in social interactions. This hadith illustrates the Prophet's (ﷺ) exemplary behavior in hospitality and sharing.

Modern Application

This hadith serves as a guide for modern social gatherings, emphasizing the importance of hospitality and consideration for others. It encourages individuals to practice generosity and to prioritize the needs of guests, fostering a welcoming environment.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Drinking Etiquette and Hospitality in Islam because it demonstrates the Prophet's (ﷺ) approach to sharing and the significance of treating guests with respect.

Drinking Etiquette Hospitality in Islam