What is Sunan Abu Dawud 3677 about?

This hadith from Sunan Abu Dawud (Book of Drinks (Kitab Al-Ashribah)), narrated by Narrated An-Nu'man ibn Bashir:, states: "The Prophet (ﷺ) said: from grapes wine is made, from dried dates wine is made, from honey wine is made, from wheat wine is made, from barley wine is made."

Is this hadith authentic?

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

Which collection is this hadith from?

This hadith is from Sunan Abu Dawud, which contains 5,276 hadiths across 43 books. It is hadith number 3677 in the Book of Drinks (Kitab Al-Ashribah).

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Sunan Abu Dawud #3677

Drinks (Kitab Al-Ashribah)

Hasan Sahih

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

حَدَّثَنَا الْحَسَنُ بْنُ عَلِيٍّ، حَدَّثَنَا يَحْيَى بْنُ آدَمَ، حَدَّثَنَا إِسْرَائِيلُ، عَنْ إِبْرَاهِيمَ بْنِ مُهَاجِرٍ، عَنِ الشَّعْبِيِّ، عَنِ النُّعْمَانِ بْنِ بَشِيرٍ، قَالَ قَالَ رَسُولُ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم ‏ "‏ إِنَّ مِنَ الْعِنَبِ خَمْرًا وَإِنَّ مِنَ التَّمْرِ خَمْرًا وَإِنَّ مِنَ الْعَسَلِ خَمْرًا وَإِنَّ مِنَ الْبُرِّ خَمْرًا وَإِنَّ مِنَ الشَّعِيرِ خَمْرًا ‏"‏ ‏.‏

The Prophet (ﷺ) said: from grapes wine is made, from dried dates wine is made, from honey wine is made, from wheat wine is made, from barley wine is made.

Narrated by Narrated An-Nu'man ibn Bashir:

Context

In this hadith, the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) highlights the various sources from which wine can be derived, specifically mentioning grapes, dates, honey, wheat, and barley. This statement serves as a reminder of the intoxicating nature of these substances, emphasizing the importance of avoiding them as they can lead to harmful consequences. The takeaway is a caution against the consumption of intoxicants.

Modern Application

In today's society, this principle can be applied by promoting awareness about the dangers of alcohol and other intoxicants. Many individuals choose to abstain from such substances for health, personal, or religious reasons, fostering a culture of mindfulness regarding what we consume.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Divine Command because it warns against the consumption of intoxicants derived from various natural sources.

Divine Command