What is Sunan an-Nasa'i 5555 about?

This hadith from Sunan an-Nasa'i (Book of The Book of Drinks), narrated by It was narrated from Jabir that:, states: "The Prophet said: "Raisins and dried dates are Khamr.""

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 an-Nasa'i, which contains 5,768 hadiths across 52 books. It is hadith number 5555 in the Book of The Book of Drinks.

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Sunan an-Nasa'i #5555

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 الْقَاسِمُ بْنُ زَكَرِيَّا، قَالَ أَنْبَأَنَا عُبَيْدُ اللَّهِ، عَنْ شَيْبَانَ، عَنِ الأَعْمَشِ، عَنْ مُحَارِبِ بْنِ دِثَارٍ، عَنْ جَابِرٍ، عَنِ النَّبِيِّ صلى الله عليه وسلم قَالَ ‏ "‏ الزَّبِيبُ وَالتَّمْرُ هُوَ الْخَمْرُ ‏"‏‏.‏

The Prophet said: "Raisins and dried dates are Khamr."

Narrated by It was narrated from Jabir that:

Context

In this hadith, the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ refers to raisins and dried dates as khamr, which traditionally means intoxicants. This statement highlights the potential for these foods to ferment and become intoxicating if not handled properly. The message underscores the importance of awareness regarding food and drink consumption.

Modern Application

In contemporary life, this hadith serves as a reminder to be cautious with how we store and consume dried fruits. Ensuring they are kept in appropriate conditions can prevent unwanted fermentation and maintain their health benefits.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Drinking Etiquette because it addresses the potential intoxicating nature of certain foods if not consumed or stored correctly.

Drinking Etiquette