What is Sahih Muslim 5031 about?

This hadith from Sahih Muslim (Book of The Book of Drinks), narrated by Abu Huraira reported Allah's Messenger (ﷺ) as saying:, states: "Do not prepare Nabidh in gourd or jar or in a pitcher besmeared with pitch (known as green pitcher)."

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 5031 in the Book of The Book of Drinks.

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Sahih Muslim #5031

The Book of Drinks

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

قَالَ وَأَخْبَرَهُ أَبُو سَلَمَةَ، أَنَّهُ سَمِعَ أَبَا هُرَيْرَةَ، يَقُولُ قَالَ رَسُولُ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم ‏ "‏ لاَ تَنْتَبِذُوا فِي الدُّبَّاءِ وَلاَ فِي الْمُزَفَّتِ ‏"‏ ‏.‏ ثُمَّ يَقُولُ أَبُو هُرَيْرَةَ وَاجْتَنِبُوا الْحَنَاتِمَ ‏.‏

Do not prepare Nabidh in gourd or jar or in a pitcher besmeared with pitch (known as green pitcher).

Narrated by Abu Huraira reported Allah's Messenger (ﷺ) as saying:

Context

In this hadith, Abu Huraira reports that the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ reiterated the prohibition against preparing Nabidh in certain vessels. This reinforces the earlier prohibition and highlights the significance of adhering to guidelines regarding food and drink preparation, ensuring that practices align with Islamic teachings.

Modern Application

In modern life, this principle encourages individuals to be mindful of the materials used in food preparation. It promotes a culture of health and safety, reminding us to choose appropriate utensils and containers for our meals.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Dietary Laws and Vessels and Utensils because it reiterates the importance of using suitable containers for food and drink, emphasizing hygiene and adherence to dietary guidelines.

Dietary Laws Vessels and Utensils