What is Sahih Muslim 5030 about?

This hadith from Sahih Muslim (Book of The Book of Drinks) states: "The above hadith is narrated through a different chain with slight variation in wording."

Is this hadith authentic?

This hadith is graded Sahih. Sahih hadiths are considered the most authentic grade in hadith classification.

Which collection is this hadith from?

This hadith is from Sahih Muslim, which contains 7,459 hadiths across 57 books. It is hadith number 5030 in the Book of The Book of Drinks.

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Sahih Muslim #5030

The Book of Drinks

Sahih

The Arabic includes the chain of narration (sanad) and the collector's commentary; the English translation shows the Prophet's words only.

وَحَدَّثَنِي عَمْرٌو النَّاقِدُ، حَدَّثَنَا سُفْيَانُ بْنُ عُيَيْنَةَ، عَنِ الزُّهْرِيِّ، عَنْ أَنَسِ بْنِ مَالِكٍ، أَنَّ رَسُولَ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم نَهَى عَنِ الدُّبَّاءِ وَالْمُزَفَّتِ أَنْ يُنْتَبَذَ فِيهِ ‏.‏

The above hadith is narrated through a different chain with slight variation in wording.

Context

In this hadith, the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ forbids the use of certain vessels, specifically the gourd and the pitch-coated jar, for preparing Nabidh, a type of fermented drink. This prohibition highlights the importance of maintaining purity and avoiding potential harm that could arise from using these materials. The takeaway emphasizes the need for caution in dietary practices.

Modern Application

Today, this principle can be reflected in our choices of utensils and containers for food and drink. People are encouraged to use safe and clean materials in their kitchens, ensuring that their food preparation aligns with health standards and avoids contamination.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Hadith Transmission and Authenticity in Hadith because it demonstrates the careful transmission of the Prophet's ﷺ teachings regarding dietary practices.

Hadith Transmission Authenticity in Hadith