What is Sunan an-Nasa'i 5725 about?

This hadith from Sunan an-Nasa'i (Book of The Book of Drinks), narrated by It was narrated that Suwiad bin Ghafalah said:, states: ""Umar bin Al-Khattab wrote to some of his workers saying: 'Give to the Muslims thickened grape juice when two thirds of it have gone and one-third is left.'""

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 5725 in the Book of The Book of Drinks.

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Sunan an-Nasa'i #5725

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 عَبْدِ الأَعْلَى، قَالَ حَدَّثَنَا الْمُعْتَمِرُ، قَالَ سَمِعْتُ مَنْصُورًا، عَنْ إِبْرَاهِيمَ، عَنْ نُبَاتَةَ، عَنْ سُوَيْدِ بْنِ غَفَلَةَ، قَالَ كَتَبَ عُمَرُ بْنُ الْخَطَّابِ إِلَى بَعْضِ عُمَّالِهِ أَنِ ارْزُقِ، الْمُسْلِمِينَ مِنَ الطِّلاَءِ مَا ذَهَبَ ثُلُثَاهُ وَبَقِيَ ثُلُثُهُ ‏.‏

"Umar bin Al-Khattab wrote to some of his workers saying: 'Give to the Muslims thickened grape juice when two thirds of it have gone and one-third is left.'"

Narrated by It was narrated that Suwiad bin Ghafalah said:

Context

Umar bin Al-Khattab instructs his workers to provide thickened grape juice when two-thirds of it has been consumed. This hadith illustrates the practical application of dietary laws and the importance of moderation in consumption. The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ's teachings guide Muslims in their dietary choices, promoting a balanced approach.

Modern Application

This hadith serves as a reminder to practice moderation in our consumption of food and beverages. In a world of abundance, being mindful of how much we consume can lead to healthier lifestyles and greater appreciation for what we have.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Dietary Laws and Drinking Etiquette because it provides guidance on the appropriate consumption of grape juice in relation to its quantity.

Dietary Laws Drinking Etiquette