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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 Muslim, which contains 7,459 hadiths across 57 books. It is hadith number 5054 in the Book of The Book of Drinks.

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Q: What is Sahih Muslim 5054 about?

This hadith from Sahih Muslim (Book of The Book of Drinks), narrated by A person asked Ibn 'Umar if the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) forbade the preparation of Nabidh in a green pitcher (besmeared with pitch). He said:, states: "Yes. Then Tawus said: By Allah, I heard it from him."

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.

حَدَّثَنَا يَحْيَى بْنُ أَيُّوبَ، حَدَّثَنَا ابْنُ عُلَيَّةَ، حَدَّثَنَا سُلَيْمَانُ التَّيْمِيُّ، عَنْ طَاوُسٍ، قَالَ قَالَ رَجُلٌ لاِبْنِ عُمَرَ أَنَهَى نَبِيُّ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم عَنْ نَبِيذِ الْجَرِّ قَالَ نَعَمْ ‏.‏ ثُمَّ قَالَ طَاوُسٌ وَاللَّهِ إِنِّي سَمِعْتُهُ مِنْهُ ‏.‏

Yes. Then Tawus said: By Allah, I heard it from him.

Narrated by A person asked Ibn 'Umar if the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) forbade the preparation of Nabidh in a green pitcher (besmeared with pitch). He said:

Context

In this hadith, a person inquires about the Prophet Muhammad's ﷺ stance on preparing Nabidh in a specific type of pitcher. Ibn 'Umar confirms that the Prophet ﷺ did indeed prohibit it. This highlights the Prophet's ﷺ guidance on dietary matters and the importance of adhering to his teachings. The takeaway is the significance of following the Prophet's ﷺ instructions in everyday life.

Modern Application

This principle encourages individuals to be mindful of their choices, especially regarding food and drink. It serves as a reminder to consider the implications of our actions and to strive for adherence to ethical and healthy practices.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Drinking Etiquette because it discusses the Prophet's ﷺ guidance on the preparation of beverages.

Drinking Etiquette