What is Sunan an-Nasa'i 5727 about?

This hadith from Sunan an-Nasa'i (Book of The Book of Drinks), narrated by It was narrated that 'Abdullah bin Yazid Al-Khatmi said:, states: ""Umar bin Al-Khattab, may Allah be pleased with him, wrote to us (saying): 'Cook your drinks until the share of the Shaitan is gone, for he has two (shares) and you have one.'""

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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 5727 in the Book of The Book of Drinks.

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Sunan an-Nasa'i #5727

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 هِشَامٍ، عَنِ ابْنِ سِيرِينَ، أَنَّ عَبْدَ اللَّهِ بْنَ يَزِيدَ الْخَطْمِيَّ، قَالَ كَتَبَ إِلَيْنَا عُمَرُ بْنُ الْخَطَّابِ رضى الله عنه أَمَّا بَعْدُ فَاطْبُخُوا شَرَابَكُمْ حَتَّى يَذْهَبُ مِنْهُ نَصِيبُ الشَّيْطَانِ فَإِنَّ لَهُ اثْنَيْنِ وَلَكُمْ وَاحِدٌ ‏.‏

"Umar bin Al-Khattab, may Allah be pleased with him, wrote to us (saying): 'Cook your drinks until the share of the Shaitan is gone, for he has two (shares) and you have one.'"

Narrated by It was narrated that 'Abdullah bin Yazid Al-Khatmi said:

Context

This hadith conveys a message from Umar bin Al-Khattab about the importance of preparing drinks to eliminate any harmful effects associated with them. The emphasis on cooking drinks until the 'share of the Shaitan' is gone highlights the need for caution and mindfulness in consumption. The takeaway encourages believers to be aware of what they consume.

Modern Application

In contemporary life, this principle can be seen in the growing awareness of health and wellness, where individuals are encouraged to be mindful of their dietary choices and the effects of what they consume.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Dietary Laws and Drinking Etiquette because it provides guidance on the proper preparation of beverages.

Dietary Laws Drinking Etiquette

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And inform them that the water is shared between them, each [day of] drink attended [by turn].

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O you who have believed, indeed, intoxicants, gambling, [sacrificing on] stone alters [to other than Allah], and divining arrows are but defilement from the work of Satan, so avoid it that you may be successful.

إِنَّمَا يُرِيدُ ٱلشَّيْطَٰنُ أَن يُوقِعَ بَيْنَكُمُ ٱلْعَدَٰوَةَ وَٱلْبَغْضَآءَ فِى ٱلْخَمْرِ وَٱلْمَيْسِرِ وَيَصُدَّكُمْ عَن ذِكْرِ ٱللَّهِ وَعَنِ ٱلصَّلَوٰةِ ۖ فَهَلْ أَنتُم مُّنتَهُونَ

Satan only wants to cause between you animosity and hatred through intoxicants and gambling and to avert you from the remembrance of Allah and from prayer. So will you not desist?

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And the messenger of Allah [Salih] said to them, "[Do not harm] the she-camel of Allah or [prevent her from] her drink."

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Al-Anfaal (The Spoils of War)

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"That [is yours], so taste it." And indeed for the disbelievers is the punishment of the Fire.

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This hadith is #5727 from Sunan an-Nasa'i, in the Book of The Book of Drinks. It is graded Sahih and narrated by It was narrated that 'Abdullah bin Yazid Al-Khatmi said:.

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