Sunan Abu Dawud #3695

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 مُسْلِمُ بْنُ إِبْرَاهِيمَ، حَدَّثَنَا أَبَانُ، حَدَّثَنَا قَتَادَةُ، عَنْ عِكْرِمَةَ، وَسَعِيدِ بْنِ الْمُسَيَّبِ، عَنِ ابْنِ عَبَّاسٍ، فِي قِصَّةِ وَفْدِ عَبْدِ الْقَيْسِ قَالُوا فِيمَ نَشْرَبُ يَا نَبِيَّ اللَّهِ فَقَالَ نَبِيُّ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم ‏ "‏ عَلَيْكُمْ بِأَسْقِيَةِ الأَدَمِ الَّتِي يُلاَثُ عَلَى أَفْوَاهِهَا ‏"‏ ‏.‏
They (the people) asked: In which should we drink, Prophet of Allah? The Prophet (ﷺ) said: You should use those skin vessels that are tied at their mouths.
Narrated by In the story of the deputation of AbdulQays Ibn Abbas said:

Context

In this narration, the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) responds to a question about the appropriate vessels for drinking. He advises using skin vessels that are tied at their mouths, which reflects the cultural practices of the time and emphasizes cleanliness and proper etiquette in daily life. This guidance also highlights the importance of community norms in shaping behavior.

Modern Application

In modern life, this hadith encourages us to consider the cleanliness and appropriateness of the items we use in our daily activities. Choosing proper utensils for eating and drinking can reflect our respect for health and hygiene, fostering a sense of community responsibility.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Community Responsibility and Drinking Etiquette because it addresses the communal aspect of drinking habits and the importance of maintaining proper etiquette in social interactions.

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This hadith is #3695 from Sunan Abu Dawud, in the Book of Drinks (Kitab Al-Ashribah). It is graded Da'if and narrated by In the story of the deputation of AbdulQays Ibn Abbas said:.

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