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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 5118 in the Book of The Book of Drinks.

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Sahih Muslim #5118

Q: What is Sahih Muslim 5118 about?

This hadith from Sahih Muslim (Book of The Book of Drinks), narrated by Jabir b. 'Abdullah reported Allah's Messenger (ﷺ) as saying:, states: "Cover the vessels and tie the waterskin, for there is a night in a year when pestilence descends, and it does not pass an uncovered vessel or an untied waterskin but some of that pestilence descending…"

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 عَمْرٌو النَّاقِدُ، حَدَّثَنَا هَاشِمُ بْنُ الْقَاسِمِ، حَدَّثَنَا اللَّيْثُ بْنُ سَعْدٍ، حَدَّثَنِي يَزِيدُ، بْنُ عَبْدِ اللَّهِ بْنِ أُسَامَةَ بْنِ الْهَادِ اللَّيْثِيُّ عَنْ يَحْيَى بْنِ سَعِيدٍ، عَنْ جَعْفَرِ بْنِ عَبْدِ اللَّهِ بْنِ الْحَكَمِ، عَنِ الْقَعْقَاعِ بْنِ حَكِيمٍ، عَنْ جَابِرِ بْنِ عَبْدِ اللَّهِ، قَالَ سَمِعْتُ رَسُولَ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم يَقُولُ ‏ "‏ غَطُّوا الإِنَاءَ وَأَوْكُوا السِّقَاءَ فَإِنَّ فِي السَّنَةِ لَيْلَةً يَنْزِلُ فِيهَا وَبَاءٌ لاَ يَمُرُّ بِإِنَاءٍ لَيْسَ عَلَيْهِ غِطَاءٌ أَوْ سِقَاءٍ لَيْسَ عَلَيْهِ وِكَاءٌ إِلاَّ نَزَلَ فِيهِ مِنْ ذَلِكَ الْوَبَاءِ ‏"‏ ‏.‏

Cover the vessels and tie the waterskin, for there is a night in a year when pestilence descends, and it does not pass an uncovered vessel or an untied waterskin but some of that pestilence descending into it.

Narrated by Jabir b. 'Abdullah reported Allah's Messenger (ﷺ) as saying:

Context

In this hadith, Jabir b. 'Abdullah narrates that the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ advised people to cover their vessels and tie their waterskins. This guidance was given in the context of a specific night in the year when pestilence descends, emphasizing the importance of taking precautions to protect oneself from potential harm. The takeaway is a reminder of the need for vigilance in health matters.

Modern Application

In today's world, this principle can be applied by ensuring that food and drink are properly covered to prevent contamination. Simple actions like using lids or seals can help maintain hygiene and protect against illness, reflecting a proactive approach to health.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Vessels and Utensils because it emphasizes the importance of covering vessels to prevent contamination.

Vessels and Utensils