What is Sunan an-Nasa'i 5646 about?

This hadith from Sunan an-Nasa'i (Book of The Book of Drinks), narrated by 'Aishah said:, states: ""I heard the Messenger of Allah forbidding drinks made in Dubba' (gourds), Hantam or Muzaffat, that were not oil or vinegar.""

Is this hadith authentic?

This hadith is graded Da'if. The grade indicates the level of authenticity based on the chain of narration and content analysis.

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 5646 in the Book of The Book of Drinks.

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Sunan an-Nasa'i #5646

The Book of Drinks

Da'if

The Arabic includes the chain of narration (sanad) and the collector's commentary; the English translation shows the Prophet's words only.

أَخْبَرَنَا سُوَيْدٌ، قَالَ أَنْبَأَنَا عَبْدُ اللَّهِ، عَنْ عَوْنِ بْنِ صَالِحٍ الْبَارِقِيِّ، عَنْ زَيْنَبَ بِنْتِ نَصْرٍ، وَجُمَيْلَةَ بِنْتِ عَبَّادٍ، أَنَّهُمَا سَمِعَتَا عَائِشَةَ، قَالَتْ سَمِعْتُ رَسُولَ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم يَنْهَى عَنْ شَرَابٍ صُنِعَ فِي دُبُّاءٍ أَوْ حَنْتَمٍ أَوْ مُزَفَّتٍ لاَ يَكُونُ زَيْتًا أَوْ خَلاًّ ‏.‏

"I heard the Messenger of Allah forbidding drinks made in Dubba' (gourds), Hantam or Muzaffat, that were not oil or vinegar."

Narrated by 'Aishah said:

Context

In this hadith, 'Aishah narrates that the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ prohibited certain drinks made from specific materials such as gourd, Hantam, or Muzaffat, unless they were oil or vinegar. This highlights the importance of being mindful about the sources of our food and drink, ensuring they align with Islamic guidelines. The takeaway is a reminder to be cautious about what we consume.

Modern Application

Today, this principle encourages individuals to be aware of the ingredients in their food and beverages. Many people are now more conscious about avoiding certain additives and ensuring their diets are healthy and permissible, reflecting the spirit of this hadith.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Dietary Laws and Drinking Etiquette because it addresses the prohibition of specific drinks and emphasizes the importance of adhering to dietary guidelines.

Dietary Laws Drinking Etiquette