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Sunan an-Nasa'i #5553

The Book of Drinks
Sahih

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

أَخْبَرَنَا سُوَيْدُ بْنُ نَصْرٍ، قَالَ أَنْبَأَنَا عَبْدُ اللَّهِ، عَنْ شُعْبَةَ، عَنْ مُحَارِبِ بْنِ دِثَارٍ، عَنْ جَابِرٍ، - يَعْنِي ابْنَ عَبْدِ اللَّهِ - قَالَ الْبُسْرُ وَالتَّمْرُ خَمْرٌ‏.‏
"Unripe dates and dried dates are Khamr."
Narrated by It was narrated that Jabir - meaning bin 'Abdullah - said:

Context

In this hadith, Jabir bin 'Abdullah reports that the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ classified unripe and dried dates as Khamr, which refers to intoxicants. This classification highlights the importance of understanding what constitutes prohibited substances in Islamic dietary laws. The takeaway is the emphasis on the nature of certain foods and their effects on the mind and body.

Modern Application

In today's context, this hadith reminds us to be mindful of what we consume. Many people may not realize that certain foods can have intoxicating effects, and it's important to be aware of dietary choices that align with Islamic principles.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Dietary Laws because it addresses the classification of certain foods as intoxicants.

Dietary Laws

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About Sunan an-Nasa'i

This hadith is #5553 from Sunan an-Nasa'i, in the Book of The Book of Drinks. It is graded Sahih and narrated by It was narrated that Jabir - meaning bin 'Abdullah - said:.

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