What is Sunan an-Nasa'i 5685 about?

This hadith from Sunan an-Nasa'i (Book of The Book of Drinks), narrated by It was narrated that Ad-Dahhak said:, states: ""Whoever dies addicted to Khamr will have boiling water thrown in his face when he departs this world.""

Is this hadith authentic?

This hadith is graded Hasan. Hasan hadiths are considered good and acceptable 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 5685 in the Book of The Book of Drinks.

I searched for a different number — is this the right hadith?

Hadith numbering varies across editions and translations (USC-MSA, Dar as-Salam, Fath al-Bari, and others). If you followed a link citing a different number but landed here, you may have been redirected to the canonical version in our library. If you were looking for a different hadith entirely, use the search bar to find it by text.

‹

#5684

#5685

Sunan an-Nasa'i

#5686

›

Sunan an-Nasa'i #5685

The Book of Drinks

Hasan

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، عَنِ الْحَسَنِ بْنِ يَحْيَى، عَنِ الضَّحَّاكِ، قَالَ مَنْ مَاتَ مُدْمِنًا لِلْخَمْرِ نُضِحَ فِي وَجْهِهِ بِالْحَمِيمِ حِينَ يُفَارِقُ الدُّنْيَا ‏.‏

"Whoever dies addicted to Khamr will have boiling water thrown in his face when he departs this world."

Narrated by It was narrated that Ad-Dahhak said:

Context

This hadith warns that those who die addicted to alcohol will face severe consequences in the afterlife. It serves as a strong reminder of the dangers of addiction and the importance of leading a life in accordance with Islamic teachings.

Modern Application

In today's society, this principle highlights the need for awareness about the effects of substance abuse. It encourages individuals to seek help and support for addiction, promoting healthier lifestyles and well-being.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Punishments (Hudud) because it addresses the consequences of addiction and the severe repercussions in the afterlife.

Punishments (Hudud)