What is Sunan an-Nasa'i 5752 about?

This hadith from Sunan an-Nasa'i (Book of The Book of Drinks), narrated by 'Abdullah said:, states: ""I heard Sufyan being asked about Nabidh. He said: 'Make Nabidh at night and drink it in the morning.'""

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 5752 in the Book of The Book of Drinks.

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Sunan an-Nasa'i #5752

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، قَالَ سَمِعْتُ سُفْيَانَ، سُئِلَ عَنِ النَّبِيذِ، قَالَ انْتَبِذْ عَشِيًّا وَاشْرَبْهُ غُدْوَةً ‏.‏

"I heard Sufyan being asked about Nabidh. He said: 'Make Nabidh at night and drink it in the morning.'"

Narrated by 'Abdullah said:

Context

In this hadith, Sufyan is asked about the preparation and consumption of Nabidh, a type of drink. He advises that it should be made at night and consumed in the morning. This guidance reflects the importance of moderation and timing in the consumption of beverages, emphasizing a thoughtful approach to drinking.

Modern Application

Today, this principle can be applied by encouraging mindful drinking habits, such as being aware of the timing and context of consuming beverages. It promotes moderation and consideration for the effects of what we consume on our health and well-being.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Drinking Etiquette because it provides specific guidance on the preparation and consumption of a beverage.

Drinking Etiquette