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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 5069 in the Book of The Book of Drinks.

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Q: What is Sahih Muslim 5069 about?

This hadith from Sahih Muslim (Book of The Book of Drinks) states: "Jabir reported that Nabidh was prepared for Allan's Messenger (ﷺ) in a waterskin, but if they did not find waterskin it was prepared in a big bowl of stone. One of the persons and I had heard from Abu…"

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.

وَحَدَّثَنَا أَحْمَدُ بْنُ يُونُسَ، حَدَّثَنَا زُهَيْرٌ، حَدَّثَنَا أَبُو الزُّبَيْرِ، ح وَحَدَّثَنَا يَحْيَى بْنُ، يَحْيَى أَخْبَرَنَا أَبُو خَيْثَمَةَ، عَنْ أَبِي الزُّبَيْرِ، عَنْ جَابِرٍ، قَالَ كَانَ يُنْتَبَذُ لِرَسُولِ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم فِي سِقَاءٍ فَإِذَا لَمْ يَجِدُوا سِقَاءً نُبِذَ لَهُ فِي تَوْرٍ مِنْ حِجَارَةٍ فَقَالَ بَعْضُ الْقَوْمِ وَأَنَا أَسْمَعُ لأَبِي الزُّبَيْرِ مِنْ بِرَامٍ قَالَ مِنْ بِرَامٍ ‏.‏

Jabir reported that Nabidh was prepared for Allan's Messenger (ﷺ) in a waterskin, but if they did not find waterskin it was prepared in a big bowl of stone. One of the persons and I had heard from Abu Zubair that it was Biram (a vessel made of stone).

Context

This hadith further elaborates on the preparation of Nabidh for the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ, indicating that if a waterskin was unavailable, it would be made in a stone bowl. This highlights the resourcefulness and adaptability of the companions in serving the Prophet, showcasing their dedication.

Modern Application

Today, resourcefulness in cooking and serving can be seen in how people adapt to available ingredients and tools. This principle encourages creativity and flexibility in meal preparation, emphasizing that the effort put into serving others is what truly matters.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Blessings in Food and Vessels and Utensils because it illustrates the significance of the vessels used for food and the blessings associated with sharing meals.

Blessings in Food Vessels and Utensils