Apostle of Allah, may God enable us to lay down our lives for you, which beverage is good for us? He (the Prophet) said: (Not to speak of beverages, I would lay stress) that you should not drink in the wine jars. They said: Apostle of Allah, may God enable us to lay down our lives for you, do you know what al-naqir is? He (the Holy Prophet) replied: Yes, it is a stump which you hollow out in the middle, and added: Do not use gourd or receptacle (for drink). Use water-skin the mouth of which is tied with a thong (for this purpose).
Narrated by It is narrated on the authority of Abu Said al-Khudri that when the delegation of the tribe of Abdul-Qais came to the Prophet of Allah (ﷺ), (its members) said:
Context
In this hadith, the delegation from the tribe of Abdul-Qais approached the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ seeking guidance on suitable beverages. The Prophet ﷺ advised them against drinking from certain containers, specifically mentioning the naqir, gourd, and hanteema, while recommending the use of water-skins. This interaction highlights the Prophet's ﷺ role in providing practical advice for daily living, emphasizing health and hygiene.
Modern Application
Today, this principle can be seen in the emphasis on health-conscious choices in our diets. Just as the Prophet ﷺ guided his followers to avoid certain drinking vessels, we are encouraged to choose safe and hygienic containers for our beverages, promoting overall well-being.
Topics
This hadith is tagged with Good Deeds and Prophetic Teachings because it illustrates the Prophet's ﷺ guidance on healthy practices and the importance of making informed choices in daily life.
O you who have believed, do not approach prayer while you are intoxicated until you know what you are saying or in a state of janabah, except those passing through [a place of prayer], until you have washed [your whole body]. And if you are ill or on a journey or one of you comes from the place of relieving himself or you have contacted women and find no water, then seek clean earth and wipe over your faces and your hands [with it]. Indeed, Allah is ever Pardoning and Forgiving.
They ask you about wine and gambling. Say, "In them is great sin and [yet, some] benefit for people. But their sin is greater than their benefit." And they ask you what they should spend. Say, "The excess [beyond needs]." Thus Allah makes clear to you the verses [of revelation] that you might give thought.
Then eat from all the fruits and follow the ways of your Lord laid down [for you]." There emerges from their bellies a drink, varying in colors, in which there is healing for people. Indeed in that is a sign for a people who give thought.
This hadith is #28 from Sahih Muslim, in the Book of The Book of Faith. It is graded Sahih and narrated by It is narrated on the authority of Abu Said al-Khudri that when the delegation of the tribe of Abdul-Qais came to the Prophet of Allah (ﷺ), (its members) said:.
