Sunan Abu Dawud #3679

Drinks (Kitab Al-Ashribah)
Da'if

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

حَدَّثَنَا مُوسَى بْنُ إِسْمَاعِيلَ، حَدَّثَنَا أَبَانُ، حَدَّثَنِي يَحْيَى، عَنْ أَبِي كَثِيرٍ، عَنْ أَبِي هُرَيْرَةَ، أَنَّ رَسُولَ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم قَالَ ‏ "‏ الْخَمْرُ مِنْ هَاتَيْنِ الشَّجَرَتَيْنِ النَّخْلَةِ وَالْعِنَبَةِ ‏"‏ ‏.‏ قَالَ أَبُو دَاوُدَ اسْمُ أَبِي كَثِيرٍ الْغُبَرِيِّ يَزِيدُ بْنُ عَبْدِ الرَّحْمَنِ بْنِ غُفَيْلَةَ السَّحْمِيُّ ‏.‏ وَقَالَ بَعْضُهُمْ أُذَيْنَةُ وَالصَّوَابُ غُفَيْلَةُ ‏.‏
Wine comes from these two trees, the date-palm and the grapes-vine. Abu Dawud said : The name of Abu KAthir al-Ubari is Yazid b. ‘Abd al-Rahman b. Ghufailat al-Sahmi. Some said: Uzainah. What is correct is Ghufailah.
Narrated by Abu Hurairah b. Bashir reported the Apostel of Allah (ﷺ)as saying:

Context

In this hadith, the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) identifies the sources of wine as the date-palm and grape-vine. This statement serves to clarify the origins of intoxicating substances and highlights the importance of understanding the nature of what is consumed. The hadith reflects the broader Islamic teachings on the prohibition of intoxicants.

Modern Application

In contemporary society, this hadith can be a reminder for individuals to be mindful of their consumption choices. Understanding the origins of products can lead to more informed decisions regarding health and well-being, particularly concerning substances that may impair judgment.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Divine Command because it illustrates a clear directive regarding the nature of wine and its origins, which is relevant to Islamic prohibitions.

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This hadith is #3679 from Sunan Abu Dawud, in the Book of Drinks (Kitab Al-Ashribah). It is graded Da'if and narrated by Abu Hurairah b. Bashir reported the Apostel of Allah (ﷺ)as saying:.

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