What is Sunan an-Nasa'i 5696 about?

This hadith from Sunan an-Nasa'i (Book of The Book of Drinks), narrated by It was narrated that Ibn 'Abbas said:, states: ""Khamr was forbidden in small or large amounts, as was every kind of drink that intoxicates.""

Is this hadith authentic?

This hadith is graded Sahih. Sahih hadiths are considered the most authentic grade in hadith classification.

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This hadith is from Sunan an-Nasa'i, which contains 5,768 hadiths across 52 books. It is hadith number 5696 in the Book of The Book of Drinks.

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Sunan an-Nasa'i #5696

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 الْحُسَيْنُ بْنُ مَنْصُورٍ، قَالَ حَدَّثَنَا أَحْمَدُ بْنُ حَنْبَلٍ، قَالَ حَدَّثَنَا إِبْرَاهِيمُ بْنُ أَبِي الْعَبَّاسِ، قَالَ حَدَّثَنَا شَرِيكٌ، عَنْ عَبَّاسِ بْنِ ذَرِيحٍ، عَنْ أَبِي عَوْنٍ، عَنْ عَبْدِ اللَّهِ بْنِ شَدَّادٍ، عَنِ ابْنِ عَبَّاسٍ، قَالَ حُرِّمَتِ الْخَمْرُ قَلِيلُهَا وَكَثِيرُهَا وَمَا أَسْكَرَ مِنْ كُلِّ شَرَابٍ ‏.‏ قَالَ أَبُو عَبْدِ الرَّحْمَنِ وَهَذَا أَوْلَى بِالصَّوَابِ مِنْ حَدِيثِ ابْنِ شُبْرُمَةَ وَهُشَيْمُ بْنُ بَشِيرٍ كَانَ يُدَلِّسُ وَلَيْسَ فِي حَدِيثِهِ ذِكْرُ السَّمَاعِ مِنِ ابْنِ شُبْرُمَةَ وَرِوَايَةُ أَبِي عَوْنٍ أَشْبَهُ بِمَا رَوَاهُ الثِّقَاتُ عَنِ ابْنِ عَبَّاسٍ ‏.‏

"Khamr was forbidden in small or large amounts, as was every kind of drink that intoxicates."

Narrated by It was narrated that Ibn 'Abbas said:

Context

In this hadith, Ibn 'Abbas reports that the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ declared the prohibition of khamr (intoxicants) in all forms, regardless of quantity. This statement emphasizes the seriousness of consuming substances that alter one's state of mind and behavior, reinforcing the Islamic stance against intoxicants. The takeaway is a clear directive for Muslims to avoid any form of intoxication.

Modern Application

In today's society, the principle of avoiding intoxicants can be applied by promoting healthy lifestyle choices. Many individuals choose to abstain from alcohol and other drugs, recognizing the potential harm they can cause to health and relationships. This reflects a commitment to personal well-being and community safety.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Dietary Laws and Drinking Etiquette because it addresses the prohibition of all intoxicating drinks, guiding Muslims in their dietary choices.

Dietary Laws Drinking Etiquette