What is Sunan an-Nasa'i 5722 about?

This hadith from Sunan an-Nasa'i (Book of The Book of Drinks), narrated by It was narrated from Ibn Tawus, from his father, that:, states: "He disliked to sell raisins to one who would use them to make Nabidh."

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 5722 in the Book of The Book of Drinks.

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Sunan an-Nasa'i #5722

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 الْجَارُودُ بْنُ مُعَاذٍ، - هُوَ بَاوَرْدِيٌّ - قَالَ حَدَّثَنَا أَبُو سُفْيَانَ، مُحَمَّدُ بْنُ حُمَيْدٍ عَنْ مَعْمَرٍ، عَنِ ابْنِ طَاوُسٍ، عَنْ أَبِيهِ، أَنَّهُ كَانَ يَكْرَهُ أَنْ يَبِيعَ الزَّبِيبَ، لِمَنْ يَتَّخِذُهُ نَبِيذًا ‏.‏

He disliked to sell raisins to one who would use them to make Nabidh.

Narrated by It was narrated from Ibn Tawus, from his father, that:

Context

This narration reflects a disapproval of selling raisins to those who would use them to make alcoholic beverages. It highlights the concern for ethical business practices and the responsibility of individuals to avoid contributing to harmful behaviors in their communities.

Modern Application

In today's context, this hadith can encourage ethical consumerism and business practices. It serves as a reminder to consider the impact of our transactions and to avoid supporting activities that may lead to harm.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Dietary Laws and Drinking Etiquette because it addresses the ethical implications of selling food items that could be misused.

Dietary Laws Drinking Etiquette