Sahih Muslim #5107
The Arabic includes the chain of narration (sanad) and the collector's commentary; the English translation shows the Prophet's words only.
Context
In this narration, Jabir b 'Abdullah recounts an incident where the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) was offered Nabidh while asking for water. He emphasized the importance of covering drinks, even with a simple object like a stick, to maintain cleanliness and respect for the beverage.
Modern Application
This principle is relevant today as it encourages people to be mindful of hygiene and etiquette when serving or consuming drinks. Covering beverages can prevent contamination and shows respect for the food and drink.
Topics
This hadith is tagged with Drinking Etiquette and Hospitality in Islam because it teaches proper manners in serving drinks and emphasizes the importance of hospitality.
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About Sahih Muslim
This hadith is #5107 from Sahih Muslim, in the Book of The Book of Drinks. It is graded Sahih and narrated by Jabir b 'Abdullah reported:.