What is Sunan an-Nasa'i 5724 about?

This hadith from Sunan an-Nasa'i (Book of The Book of Drinks), narrated by It was narrated that Ibn Sirin said:, states: ""Sell it as juice to one who will make At-Tila' (thickened grape juice) with it, and not Khamr (wine) with it.""

Is this hadith authentic?

This hadith is graded Sahih. Sahih hadiths are considered the most authentic grade 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 5724 in the Book of The Book of Drinks.

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Sunan an-Nasa'i #5724

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 سُوَيْدٌ، قَالَ أَنْبَأَنَا عَبْدُ اللَّهِ، عَنْ هَارُونَ بْنِ إِبْرَاهِيمَ، عَنِ ابْنِ سِيرِينَ، قَالَ بِعْهُ عَصِيرًا مِمَّنْ يَتَّخِذُهُ طِلاَءً وَلاَ يَتَّخِذُهُ خَمْرًا ‏.‏

"Sell it as juice to one who will make At-Tila' (thickened grape juice) with it, and not Khamr (wine) with it."

Narrated by It was narrated that Ibn Sirin said:

Context

Ibn Sirin narrates a hadith where the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ advises selling grape juice to someone who will make thickened juice (At-Tila') rather than wine (Khamr). This highlights the importance of ethical business practices and the intention behind transactions in Islam.

Modern Application

In modern commerce, this principle encourages individuals to engage in ethical selling practices, ensuring that products are sold for permissible and beneficial uses. It serves as a reminder to consider the impact of our business choices.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Drinking Etiquette and Buying and Selling because it addresses the ethical considerations in selling beverages and the importance of ensuring that products are used appropriately.

Drinking Etiquette Buying and Selling