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Sahih Muslim #5108

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.

وَحَدَّثَنَا عُثْمَانُ بْنُ أَبِي شَيْبَةَ، حَدَّثَنَا جَرِيرٌ، عَنِ الأَعْمَشِ، عَنْ أَبِي سُفْيَانَ، وَأَبِي، صَالِحٍ عَنْ جَابِرٍ، قَالَ جَاءَ رَجُلٌ يُقَالُ لَهُ أَبُو حُمَيْدٍ بِقَدَحٍ مِنْ لَبَنٍ مِنَ النَّقِيعِ فَقَالَ لَهُ رَسُولُ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم ‏ "‏ أَلاَّ خَمَّرْتَهُ وَلَوْ تَعْرُضُ عَلَيْهِ عُودًا ‏"‏ ‏.‏
Why did you not cover it even with a wood across it?
Narrated by Jabir reported that a person who was known as Abu Humaid brought for him (the Holy Prophet) a cup of milk from al-Naqi'. Allah's Messenger (ﷺ) said to him:

Context

In a similar context to the previous hadith, the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ again stresses the importance of covering drinks. He questions why a cup of milk was not covered, reinforcing the practice of safeguarding food and drink from impurities.

Modern Application

This teaching is relevant today as it encourages individuals to be mindful of food safety. Covering drinks and food can help protect against germs and maintain health, promoting a culture of cleanliness.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Drinking Etiquette because it reinforces the importance of covering beverages to ensure cleanliness and safety.

Drinking Etiquette

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This hadith is #5108 from Sahih Muslim, in the Book of The Book of Drinks. It is graded Sahih and narrated by Jabir reported that a person who was known as Abu Humaid brought for him (the Holy Prophet) a cup of milk from al-Naqi'. Allah's Messenger (ﷺ) said to him:.

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