What is Sahih Muslim 702 about?

This hadith from Sahih Muslim (Book of The Book of Menstruation), narrated by Ibn Abbas reported:, states: "The Apostle (ﷺ) took milk and then called for water and rinsed (his mouth) and said: It contains greasiness."

Is this hadith authentic?

This hadith is graded Sahih. Sahih hadiths are considered the most authentic grade in hadith classification.

Which collection is this hadith from?

This hadith is from Sahih Muslim, which contains 7,459 hadiths across 57 books. It is hadith number 702 in the Book of The Book of Menstruation.

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Sahih Muslim #702

The Book of Menstruation

Sahih

The Arabic includes the chain of narration (sanad) and the collector's commentary; the English translation shows the Prophet's words only.

حَدَّثَنَا قُتَيْبَةُ بْنُ سَعِيدٍ، حَدَّثَنَا لَيْثٌ، عَنْ عُقَيْلٍ، عَنِ الزُّهْرِيِّ، عَنْ عُبَيْدِ اللَّهِ بْنِ عَبْدِ اللَّهِ، عَنِ ابْنِ عَبَّاسٍ، أَنَّ النَّبِيَّ صلى الله عليه وسلم شَرِبَ لَبَنًا ثُمَّ دَعَا بِمَاءٍ فَتَمَضْمَضَ وَقَالَ ‏ "‏ إِنَّ لَهُ دَسَمًا ‏"‏ ‏.‏

The Apostle (ﷺ) took milk and then called for water and rinsed (his mouth) and said: It contains greasiness.

Narrated by Ibn Abbas reported:

Context

In this hadith, Ibn Abbas narrates an incident where the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ drank milk and then rinsed his mouth with water, commenting on the greasiness of the milk. This highlights the importance of maintaining cleanliness and proper etiquette after consuming certain foods, especially those that may leave a residue.

Modern Application

In today's context, this hadith encourages individuals to practice good hygiene after meals. For example, rinsing one's mouth after drinking milk or eating greasy foods can promote oral health and freshness, reflecting a commitment to personal cleanliness.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Drinking Etiquette and Blessings in Food because it emphasizes the importance of cleanliness after consuming food and acknowledges the nature of the food itself.

Drinking Etiquette Blessings in Food