What is Sunan an-Nasa'i 5763 about?

This hadith from Sunan an-Nasa'i (Book of The Book of Drinks), narrated by It was narrated that Anas said:, states: "Umm Sulaim had a wooden cup and she said: "I gave the Messenger of Allah all kinds of things to drink in it: Water, honey, milk and Nabidh.""

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 5763 in the Book of The Book of Drinks.

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Sunan an-Nasa'i #5763

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 الرَّبِيعُ بْنُ سُلَيْمَانَ، قَالَ حَدَّثَنَا أَسَدُ بْنُ مُوسَى، قَالَ حَدَّثَنَا حَمَّادُ بْنُ سَلَمَةَ، عَنْ ثَابِتٍ، عَنْ أَنَسٍ، رضى الله عنه قَالَ كَانَ لأُمِّ سُلَيْمٍ قَدَحٌ مِنْ عَيْدَانٍ فَقَالَتْ سَقَيْتُ فِيهِ رَسُولَ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم كُلَّ الشَّرَابِ الْمَاءَ وَالْعَسَلَ وَاللَّبَنَ وَالنَّبِيذَ ‏.‏

Umm Sulaim had a wooden cup and she said: "I gave the Messenger of Allah all kinds of things to drink in it: Water, honey, milk and Nabidh."

Narrated by It was narrated that Anas said:

Context

This hadith highlights the hospitality of Umm Sulaim, who provided the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ with various drinks. It showcases the value of hospitality in Islam and the importance of treating guests with kindness and generosity, reflecting a core aspect of Islamic culture.

Modern Application

In today's context, this principle encourages individuals to practice hospitality by welcoming guests and offering them food and drink. It fosters community bonds and demonstrates care and respect for others.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Hospitality in Islam because it illustrates the importance of treating guests well and providing for their needs as a reflection of Islamic values.

Hospitality in Islam