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 3705 in the Book of Drinks (Kitab Al-Ashribah).

I searched for a different number — is this the right hadith?

Hadith numbering varies across editions and translations (USC-MSA, Dar as-Salam, Fath al-Bari, and others). If you followed a link citing a different number but landed here, you may have been redirected to the canonical version in our library. If you were looking for a different hadith entirely, use the search bar to find it by text.

‹

#3704

#3705

Sunan Abu Dawud

#3706

›

Sunan Abu Dawud #3705

Q: What is Sunan Abu Dawud 3705 about?

This hadith from Sunan Abu Dawud (Book of Drinks (Kitab Al-Ashribah)), narrated by ‘Abd Allah b. Abi Qatadah said that his father Abu Qatadah forbade mixing raisins and dried dates, mixing unripe dates and fresh dates, and mixing dates beginning to take on colour and fresh dates. He said:, states: "Make nabidh (drink) from each separately. He (the narrator Yahya) said: Abu Salamah bin 'Abd al-Rahman narrated to me this tradition on the authority of Abu Qatadah from the Prophet (ﷺ)"

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 أَبُو سَلَمَةَ، مُوسَى بْنُ إِسْمَاعِيلَ حَدَّثَنَا أَبَانُ، حَدَّثَنِي يَحْيَى، عَنْ عَبْدِ اللَّهِ بْنِ أَبِي قَتَادَةَ، عَنْ أَبِيهِ، أَنَّهُ نَهَى عَنْ خَلِيطِ الزَّبِيبِ، وَالتَّمْرِ، وَعَنْ خَلِيطِ الْبُسْرِ، وَالتَّمْرِ، وَعَنْ خَلِيطِ الزَّهْوِ، وَالرُّطَبِ، وَقَالَ، ‏ "‏ انْتَبِذُوا كُلَّ وَاحِدٍ عَلَى حِدَةٍ ‏"‏ ‏.‏ قَالَ وَحَدَّثَنِي أَبُو سَلَمَةَ بْنُ عَبْدِ الرَّحْمَنِ عَنْ أَبِي قَتَادَةَ عَنِ النَّبِيِّ صلى الله عليه وسلم بِهَذَا الْحَدِيثِ ‏.‏

Make nabidh (drink) from each separately. He (the narrator Yahya) said: Abu Salamah bin 'Abd al-Rahman narrated to me this tradition on the authority of Abu Qatadah from the Prophet (ﷺ)

Narrated by ‘Abd Allah b. Abi Qatadah said that his father Abu Qatadah forbade mixing raisins and dried dates, mixing unripe dates and fresh dates, and mixing dates beginning to take on colour and fresh dates. He said:

Context

In this hadith, Abu Qatadah narrates the Prophet Muhammad's (ﷺ) advice on the proper way to prepare drinks from dates and raisins. He emphasizes the importance of not mixing different types of dates and fruits, which reflects a concern for quality and purity in food preparation. This guidance serves to ensure that the end product is wholesome and beneficial.

Modern Application

Today, this principle can be applied in the context of dietary choices and food preparation. It encourages individuals to be mindful of the ingredients they use and to prioritize quality over convenience, fostering healthier eating habits.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Dietary Laws because it provides specific guidance on food preparation and the importance of maintaining quality in dietary practices.

Dietary Laws