Sunan an-Nasa'i #5554

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 سُفْيَانَ، عَنْ مُحَارِبِ بْنِ دِثَارٍ، قَالَ سَمِعْتُ جَابِرَ بْنَ عَبْدِ اللَّهِ، قَالَ الْبُسْرُ وَالتَّمْرُ خَمْرٌ‏.‏ رَفَعَهُ الأَعْمَشُ‏.‏
"Unripe dates and dried dates are Khamr." Al-A'mash narrated it in Marfu' form.
Narrated by Jabir bin 'Abdullah said:

Context

In this brief but impactful statement, the Prophet ﷺ categorized unripe and dried dates as Khamr, emphasizing the importance of dietary laws. This classification serves as a reminder of the need to be mindful of what we consume and the implications of certain foods.

Modern Application

In today's health-conscious society, this hadith encourages individuals to be aware of their dietary choices. It promotes a culture of mindfulness regarding food and its effects on health and spirituality.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Dietary Laws because it addresses the classification of certain foods and their implications.

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This hadith is #5554 from Sunan an-Nasa'i, in the Book of The Book of Drinks. It is graded Sahih and narrated by Jabir bin 'Abdullah said:.

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