Is this hadith authentic?

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 5086 in the Book of The Book of Drinks.

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Q: What is Sahih Muslim 5086 about?

This hadith from Sahih Muslim (Book of The Book of Drinks), narrated by Ibn 'Umar said:, states: "He who drank wine in the world and did not repent would be deprived of it (the pure drink) in the Hereafter. It was said to Malik: Is this hadith Marfu'? He said: Yes."

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 عَبْدُ اللَّهِ بْنُ مَسْلَمَةَ بْنِ قَعْنَبٍ، حَدَّثَنَا مَالِكٌ، عَنْ نَافِعٍ، عَنِ ابْنِ عُمَرَ، قَالَ ‏ "‏ مَنْ شَرِبَ الْخَمْرَ فِي الدُّنْيَا فَلَمْ يَتُبْ مِنْهَا حُرِمَهَا فِي الآخِرَةِ فَلَمْ يُسْقَهَا ‏"‏ ‏.‏ قِيلَ لِمَالِكٍ رَفَعَهُ قَالَ نَعَمْ ‏.‏

He who drank wine in the world and did not repent would be deprived of it (the pure drink) in the Hereafter. It was said to Malik: Is this hadith Marfu'? He said: Yes.

Narrated by Ibn 'Umar said:

Context

This hadith conveys a strong message regarding the consequences of consuming alcohol without repentance. The Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) warns that those who indulge in wine in this world and do not seek forgiveness will be denied its pure form in the Hereafter. This highlights the importance of accountability and the need for sincere repentance.

Modern Application

In contemporary society, this hadith serves as a cautionary reminder about the consequences of substance abuse. It encourages individuals to seek help and make amends if they find themselves struggling with such habits, emphasizing the importance of personal responsibility.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Dietary Laws and Drinking Etiquette because it outlines the prohibition of alcohol consumption and the importance of adhering to Islamic dietary guidelines.

Dietary Laws Drinking Etiquette