Sunan Abu Dawud #3678

Drinks (Kitab Al-Ashribah)
Sahih

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

حَدَّثَنَا مَالِكُ بْنُ عَبْدِ الْوَاحِدِ أَبُو غَسَّانَ، حَدَّثَنَا مُعْتَمِرٌ، قَالَ قَرَأْتُ عَلَى الْفُضَيْلِ بْنِ مَيْسَرَةَ عَنْ أَبِي حَرِيزٍ، أَنَّ عَامِرًا، حَدَّثَهُ أَنَّ النُّعْمَانَ بْنَ بَشِيرٍ قَالَ سَمِعْتُ رَسُولَ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم يَقُولُ ‏ "‏ إِنَّ الْخَمْرَ مِنَ الْعَصِيرِ وَالزَّبِيبِ وَالتَّمْرِ وَالْحِنْطَةِ وَالشَّعِيرِ وَالذُّرَةِ وَإِنِّي أَنْهَاكُمْ عَنْ كُلِّ مُسْكِرٍ ‏"‏ ‏.‏
I heard the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) say: Wine is made from grape-syrup, raisins, dried dates, wheat, barley, millet, and I forbid you from every intoxicant.
Narrated by Narrated An-Nu'man ibn Bashir:

Context

An-Nu'man ibn Bashir narrates a teaching from the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ regarding intoxicants. The Prophet ﷺ identifies wine and other intoxicating substances derived from various materials, including grapes and grains, and explicitly forbids their consumption. This hadith underscores the importance of sobriety and the dangers associated with intoxicants.

Modern Application

In modern society, this hadith highlights the ongoing relevance of avoiding substances that impair judgment and behavior. It encourages individuals to seek healthier alternatives and maintain clarity of mind in their daily lives.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Drinking Etiquette because it provides guidance on the prohibition of intoxicants, emphasizing the importance of maintaining sobriety.

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This hadith is #3678 from Sunan Abu Dawud, in the Book of Drinks (Kitab Al-Ashribah). It is graded Sahih and narrated by Narrated An-Nu'man ibn Bashir:.

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