Sunan an-Nasa'i #5673

The Book of Drinks

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

أَخْبَرَنَا وَاصِلُ بْنُ عَبْدِ الأَعْلَى، عَنِ ابْنِ فُضَيْلٍ، عَنْ وَائِلٍ أَبِي بَكْرٍ، عَنْ أَبِي بُرْدَةَ بْنِ أَبِي مُوسَى، عَنْ أَبِيهِ، رضى الله عنه أَنَّهُ كَانَ يَقُولُ مَا أُبَالِي شَرِبْتُ الْخَمْرَ أَوْ عَبَدْتُ هَذِهِ السَّارِيَةَ مِنْ دُونِ اللَّهِ عَزَّ وَجَلَّ ‏.‏
That his father used to say: "I do not see any difference between drinking Khamr and worshipping this column instead of Allah the Mighty and Sublime."
Narrated by It was narrated from Abu Burdah bin Abi Musa, :

Context

Abu Burdah bin Abi Musa narrates that his father equated drinking Khamr with idol worship, illustrating the gravity of consuming intoxicants. This statement emphasizes the seriousness of engaging in actions that divert one's devotion from Allah. The takeaway is the strong condemnation of intoxicants in Islam.

Modern Application

In modern life, this hadith serves as a caution against substances that can lead to a loss of self-control and distract from spiritual obligations. It encourages individuals to reflect on their choices and prioritize their relationship with Allah.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Idolatry and False Deities because it draws a parallel between the act of drinking Khamr and the worship of false idols.

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About Sunan an-Nasa'i

This hadith is #5673 from Sunan an-Nasa'i, in the Book of The Book of Drinks and narrated by It was narrated from Abu Burdah bin Abi Musa, :.

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