What is Sunan an-Nasa'i 5631 about?

This hadith from Sunan an-Nasa'i (Book of The Book of Drinks), narrated by It was narrated that Ash-Shaibani said:, states: ""I heard Ibn Abi Awfa say: 'The Messenger of Allah forbade Nabidh made in green earthenware jars.' I said: 'And white ones?' He said: 'I do not know.'""

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 5631 in the Book of The Book of Drinks.

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Sunan an-Nasa'i #5631

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 مَحْمُودُ بْنُ غَيْلاَنَ، قَالَ حَدَّثَنَا أَبُو دَاوُدَ، قَالَ أَنْبَأَنَا شُعْبَةُ، عَنِ الشَّيْبَانِيِّ، قَالَ سَمِعْتُ ابْنَ أَبِي أَوْفَى، يَقُولُ نَهَى رَسُولُ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم عَنْ نَبِيذِ الْجَرِّ الأَخْضَرِ ‏.‏ قُلْتُ فَالأَبْيَضُ قَالَ لاَ أَدْرِي ‏.‏

"I heard Ibn Abi Awfa say: 'The Messenger of Allah forbade Nabidh made in green earthenware jars.' I said: 'And white ones?' He said: 'I do not know.'"

Narrated by It was narrated that Ash-Shaibani said:

Context

In this narration, Ibn Abi Awfa recounts that the Messenger of Allah ﷺ prohibited Nabidh made in green earthenware jars. The prohibition emphasizes the need for caution in food and drink preparation, particularly in relation to materials that may affect the quality or nature of what is consumed.

Modern Application

In modern life, this hadith encourages individuals to be aware of the materials used in food and drink preparation. It highlights the significance of ensuring that vessels and utensils are suitable and safe for consumption.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Dietary Laws and Vessels and Utensils because it addresses the prohibition of a specific type of drink made in certain containers.

Dietary Laws Vessels and Utensils