What is Sunan an-Nasa'i 5627 about?

This hadith from Sunan an-Nasa'i (Book of The Book of Drinks), narrated by It was narrated that Ibn 'Umar said:, states: ""The Messenger of Allah forbade Al-Hantam. I (the narrator) said: "What is Al-Hantam?" He said: "The earthenware jar.""

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 5627 in the Book of The Book of Drinks.

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Sunan an-Nasa'i #5627

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 عَلِيُّ بْنُ الْحُسَيْنِ، قَالَ حَدَّثَنَا أُمَيَّةُ، عَنْ شُعْبَةَ، عَنْ جَبَلَةَ بْنِ سُحَيْمٍ، عَنِ ابْنِ عُمَرَ، قَالَ نَهَى رَسُولُ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم عَنِ الْحَنْتَمِ قُلْتُ مَا الْحَنْتَمُ قَالَ الْجَرُّ ‏.‏

"The Messenger of Allah forbade Al-Hantam. I (the narrator) said: "What is Al-Hantam?" He said: "The earthenware jar."

Narrated by It was narrated that Ibn 'Umar said:

Context

In this narration, Ibn 'Umar reports that the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ forbade the use of Al-Hantam, which refers to a specific type of earthenware jar. This prohibition highlights the importance of being mindful about the vessels used for consuming food and drink.

Modern Application

Today, this principle can be applied by being conscious of the materials and types of containers we use for food and drink. It encourages individuals to choose utensils that align with health and cleanliness standards.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Vessels and Utensils because it addresses the prohibition of specific types of containers, emphasizing the importance of using appropriate and clean vessels for consumption.

Vessels and Utensils