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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 5701 in the Book of The Book of Drinks.

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Sunan an-Nasa'i #5701

Q: What is Sunan an-Nasa'i 5701 about?

This hadith from Sunan an-Nasa'i (Book of The Book of Drinks), narrated by It was narrated that Abu Hamzah said:, states: ""I used to interpret between Ibn 'Abbas and the people. A woman came to him and asked him about Nabidh made in earthenware jars, and he forbade it. I said: 'O Abu 'Abbas, I make a sweet Nabidh in a gr…"

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 مُحَمَّدُ بْنُ بَشَّارٍ، قَالَ حَدَّثَنَا مُحَمَّدٌ، قَالَ حَدَّثَنَا شُعْبَةُ، عَنْ أَبِي جَمْرَةَ، قَالَ كُنْتُ أُتَرْجِمُ بَيْنَ ابْنِ عَبَّاسٍ وَبَيْنَ النَّاسِ فَأَتَتْهُ امْرَأَةٌ تَسْأَلُهُ عَنْ نَبِيذِ الْجَرِّ، فَنَهَى عَنْهُ ‏.‏ قُلْتُ يَا أَبَا عَبَّاسٍ إِنِّي أَنْتَبِذُ فِي جَرَّةٍ خَضْرَاءَ نَبِيذًا حُلْوًا فَأَشْرَبُ مِنْهُ فَيُقَرْقِرُ بَطْنِي ‏.‏ قَالَ لاَ تَشْرَبْ مِنْهُ وَإِنْ كَانَ أَحْلَى مِنَ الْعَسَلِ ‏.‏

"I used to interpret between Ibn 'Abbas and the people. A woman came to him and asked him about Nabidh made in earthenware jars, and he forbade it. I said: 'O Abu 'Abbas, I make a sweet Nabidh in a green earthenware jar; when I drink it, my stomach makes noises.' He said: 'Do not drink it even if it is sweeter than honey.'"

Narrated by It was narrated that Abu Hamzah said:

Context

In this narration, Ibn 'Abbas is approached by a woman asking about a specific type of drink made in earthenware jars. The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ, through Ibn 'Abbas, forbids this drink, indicating a broader principle regarding dietary restrictions. The takeaway emphasizes the importance of adhering to guidelines regarding what is permissible to consume.

Modern Application

In contemporary life, this principle can be applied by being mindful of dietary choices and understanding the significance of consuming halal foods and drinks. It encourages individuals to seek knowledge about what is permissible and to make informed choices about their diets.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Dietary Laws because it addresses the prohibition of a specific type of drink, reinforcing the importance of adhering to dietary guidelines.

Dietary Laws