What is Sunan Abu Dawud 3708 about?

This hadith from Sunan Abu Dawud (Book of Drinks (Kitab Al-Ashribah)), narrated by Narrated Aisha, Ummul Mu'minin:, states: "Raisins were steeped for the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) and then dried dates were infused in them, or dried dates were steeped and then raisins were infused in them."

Is this hadith authentic?

This hadith is graded Shadh. The grade indicates the level of authenticity based on the chain of narration and content analysis.

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 3708 in the Book of Drinks (Kitab Al-Ashribah).

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Sunan Abu Dawud #3708

Drinks (Kitab Al-Ashribah)

Shadh

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

حَدَّثَنَا مُسَدَّدٌ، حَدَّثَنَا عَبْدُ اللَّهِ بْنُ دَاوُدَ، عَنْ مِسْعَرٍ، عَنْ مُوسَى بْنِ عَبْدِ اللَّهِ، عَنِ امْرَأَةٍ، مِنْ بَنِي أَسَدٍ عَنْ عَائِشَةَ، رضى الله عنها أَنَّ رَسُولَ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم كَانَ يُنْبَذُ لَهُ زَبِيبٌ فَيُلْقِي فِيهِ تَمْرًا وَتَمْرٌ فَيُلْقِي فِيهِ الزَّبِيبَ ‏.‏

Raisins were steeped for the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) and then dried dates were infused in them, or dried dates were steeped and then raisins were infused in them.

Narrated by Narrated Aisha, Ummul Mu'minin:

Context

In this hadith narrated by Aisha, the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) is described enjoying a mixture of raisins and dates, showcasing the significance of food in social and cultural contexts. This reflects the joy and blessings associated with sharing meals.

Modern Application

Today, this principle can inspire individuals to appreciate the blessings of food and the joy of sharing meals with family and friends, emphasizing the importance of community and hospitality.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Eating Etiquette and Blessings in Food because it highlights the joy of sharing food and the cultural significance of meals.

Eating Etiquette Blessings in Food