What is Sunan an-Nasa'i 5575 about?

This hadith from Sunan an-Nasa'i (Book of The Book of Drinks), narrated by It was narrated that :, states: "Anas would not leave any dates that had become ripe but he would remove them from his Fadikh."

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 5575 in the Book of The Book of Drinks.

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Sunan an-Nasa'i #5575

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 حُمَيْدٍ، عَنْ أَنَسٍ، أَنَّهُ كَانَ لاَ يَدَعُ شَيْئًا قَدْ أَرْطَبَ إِلاَّ عَزَلَهُ عَنْ فَضِيخِهِ ‏.‏

Anas would not leave any dates that had become ripe but he would remove them from his Fadikh.

Narrated by It was narrated that :

Context

In this hadith, Anas bin Malik describes the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ's attention to the quality of food, specifically ripe dates. He would ensure that any dates that had become ripe were separated from those that were not. This highlights the importance of maintaining cleanliness and quality in food consumption, reflecting a broader theme of care and consideration in daily practices.

Modern Application

Today, this principle can be seen in the emphasis on food safety and hygiene. People are encouraged to check the quality of their food, ensuring that only the best and freshest items are consumed, which promotes health and well-being.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Charity and Blessings in Food because it emphasizes the importance of quality in food and the care taken in ensuring that what is consumed is wholesome.

Charity Blessings in Food