What is Sunan an-Nasa'i 5582 about?

This hadith from Sunan an-Nasa'i (Book of The Book of Drinks), narrated by Abu Hurairah said:, states: ""The Messenger of Allah said: 'Khamr comes from these two.'" Suwaid (one of the narrators) said: "From these two trees: The date palm and the grapevine.""

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 5582 in the Book of The Book of Drinks.

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Sunan an-Nasa'i #5582

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، عَنِ الأَوْزَاعِيِّ، قَالَ حَدَّثَنِي أَبُو كَثِيرٍ، ح وَأَنْبَأَنَا حُمَيْدُ بْنُ مَسْعَدَةَ، عَنْ سُفْيَانَ بْنِ حَبِيبٍ، عَنِ الأَوْزَاعِيِّ، قَالَ حَدَّثَنَا أَبُو كَثِيرٍ، قَالَ سَمِعْتُ أَبَا هُرَيْرَةَ، يَقُولُ قَالَ رَسُولُ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم ‏ "‏ الْخَمْرُ مِنْ هَاتَيْنِ ‏"‏ ‏.‏ وَقَالَ سُوَيْدٌ فِي هَاتَيْنِ الشَّجَرَتَيْنِ النَّخْلَةُ وَالْعِنَبَةُ ‏.‏

"The Messenger of Allah said: 'Khamr comes from these two.'" Suwaid (one of the narrators) said: "From these two trees: The date palm and the grapevine."

Narrated by Abu Hurairah said:

Context

Abu Hurairah narrates that the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ identified the sources of khamr (intoxicants) as coming from the date palm and grapevine. This highlights the importance of understanding dietary laws and the implications of consuming certain substances within Islamic teachings.

Modern Application

In contemporary society, this hadith serves as a reminder to be aware of what we consume and to avoid intoxicants. It encourages individuals to make informed choices regarding their dietary habits in accordance with Islamic principles.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Dietary Laws and Drinking Etiquette because it emphasizes the significance of understanding the sources of intoxicants and adhering to dietary guidelines.

Dietary Laws Drinking Etiquette