What is Sunan Abu Dawud 3703 about?

This hadith from Sunan Abu Dawud (Book of Drinks (Kitab Al-Ashribah)), narrated by Jabir b. ‘Abd Allah said:, states: "Dates were steeped for the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) in a skin, but when they could not find a skin, they were steeped for him in a small stone vessel."

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 Sunan Abu Dawud, which contains 5,276 hadiths across 43 books. It is hadith number 3703 in the Book of Drinks (Kitab Al-Ashribah).

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Sunan Abu Dawud #3703

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 عَبْدُ اللَّهِ بْنُ مُحَمَّدٍ النُّفَيْلِيُّ، حَدَّثَنَا زُهَيْرٌ، حَدَّثَنَا أَبُو الزُّبَيْرِ، عَنْ جَابِرِ بْنِ عَبْدِ اللَّهِ، قَالَ كَانَ يُنْبَذُ لِرَسُولِ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم فِي سِقَاءٍ فَإِذَا لَمْ يَجِدُوا سِقَاءً نُبِذَ لَهُ فِي تَوْرٍ مِنْ حِجَارَةٍ ‏.‏

Dates were steeped for the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) in a skin, but when they could not find a skin, they were steeped for him in a small stone vessel.

Narrated by Jabir b. ‘Abd Allah said:

Context

This hadith describes a situation where dates were prepared for the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) in a skin container. When a skin was unavailable, they used a small stone vessel instead. This reflects the resourcefulness and adaptability of the early Muslim community in fulfilling the needs of the Prophet (ﷺ). The takeaway emphasizes the importance of making do with available resources while honoring the Prophet's preferences.

Modern Application

In today's world, this principle encourages us to be resourceful and adaptable in our daily lives. Whether it's preparing meals or finding solutions to problems, we can learn to make the best out of what we have, reflecting a spirit of gratitude and creativity.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Eating Etiquette and Blessings in Food because it highlights the importance of resourcefulness in food preparation and the significance of honoring the Prophet's (ﷺ) preferences.

Eating Etiquette Blessings in Food