What is Sunan an-Nasa'i 5732 about?

This hadith from Sunan an-Nasa'i (Book of The Book of Drinks), narrated by It was narrated that Ya'la bin 'Ata' said:, states: ""I heard Sa'eed bin Al-Musayyab say, when a Bedouin asked him about a drink that had been cooked and reduced by half: 'No, not until two-third has gone and one-third is left.'""

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 5732 in the Book of The Book of Drinks.

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Sunan an-Nasa'i #5732

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 سُوَيْدٌ، قَالَ أَنْبَأَنَا عَبْدُ اللَّهِ، عَنْ سُفْيَانَ، عَنْ يَعْلَى بْنِ عَطَاءٍ، قَالَ سَمِعْتُ سَعِيدَ بْنَ الْمُسَيَّبِ، وَسَأَلَهُ، أَعْرَابِيٌّ عَنْ شَرَابٍ، يُطْبَخُ عَلَى النِّصْفِ فَقَالَ لاَ حَتَّى يَذْهَبَ ثُلُثَاهُ وَيَبْقَى الثُّلُثُ ‏.‏

"I heard Sa'eed bin Al-Musayyab say, when a Bedouin asked him about a drink that had been cooked and reduced by half: 'No, not until two-third has gone and one-third is left.'"

Narrated by It was narrated that Ya'la bin 'Ata' said:

Context

In this narration, Sa'eed bin Al-Musayyab responds to a Bedouin's inquiry about a drink that has been reduced by cooking. His guidance emphasizes the importance of ensuring that beverages are prepared in accordance with Islamic principles. The takeaway is a clear instruction on moderation in consumption.

Modern Application

This principle can be applied today by encouraging individuals to be aware of how drinks are prepared and to ensure they follow guidelines that promote health and moderation.

Topics

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

Dietary Laws Drinking Etiquette