What is Sunan an-Nasa'i 5757 about?

This hadith from Sunan an-Nasa'i (Book of The Book of Drinks), narrated by It was narrated that Ibrahim said:, states: ""They used to think that whoever drank something and became intoxicated from it, it was not befitting for him to go back and drink more of the same.""

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 5757 in the Book of The Book of Drinks.

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Sunan an-Nasa'i #5757

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 أَبُو بَكْرِ بْنُ عَلِيٍّ، قَالَ حَدَّثَنَا الْقَوَارِيرِيُّ، قَالَ حَدَّثَنَا ابْنُ أَبِي زَائِدَةَ، قَالَ حَدَّثَنَا حَسَنُ بْنُ عَمْرٍو، عَنْ فُضَيْلِ بْنِ عَمْرٍو، عَنْ إِبْرَاهِيمَ، قَالَ كَانُوا يَرَوْنَ أَنَّ مَنْ، شَرِبَ شَرَابًا فَسَكِرَ مِنْهُ لَمْ يَصْلُحْ لَهُ أَنْ يَعُودَ فِيهِ ‏.‏

"They used to think that whoever drank something and became intoxicated from it, it was not befitting for him to go back and drink more of the same."

Narrated by It was narrated that Ibrahim said:

Context

This narration reflects the belief that those who become intoxicated from drinking should refrain from consuming the same drink again. It emphasizes the importance of moderation and self-control in consumption habits, promoting a lifestyle that avoids excess and its consequences.

Modern Application

In today's context, this hadith encourages individuals to practice moderation in their choices, especially regarding substances that can impair judgment. It serves as a reminder of the importance of responsible consumption in maintaining a healthy lifestyle.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Drinking Etiquette because it addresses the principles of moderation and self-control in relation to drinking.

Drinking Etiquette