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Sunan an-Nasa'i #5766

The Book of Drinks

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، عَنِ ابْنِ عَوْنٍ، عَنْ مُحَمَّدِ بْنِ سِيرِينَ، عَنْ عَبِيدَةَ، قَالَ أَحْدَثَ النَّاسُ أَشْرِبَةً مَا أَدْرِي مَا هِيَ وَمَا لِي شَرَابٌ مُنْذُ عِشْرِينَ سَنَةً إِلاَّ الْمَاءُ وَاللَّبَنُ وَالْعَسَلُ ‏.‏
"The people have invented drinks and I do not know what they are. I have not drunk anything for 20 years except water, milk and honey."
Narrated by It was narrated that 'Abidah said:

Context

In this hadith, the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ reflects on the changes in people's drinking habits over time. He emphasizes simplicity by stating that he has only consumed water, milk, and honey for the past twenty years, highlighting a contrast with the newly invented drinks of his time. This serves as a reminder of the value of moderation and the importance of sticking to natural and wholesome beverages.

Modern Application

In today's world, where a multitude of beverages are available, this hadith encourages individuals to prioritize natural drinks like water, milk, and honey. It serves as a reminder to be mindful of our choices and to appreciate the simplicity of wholesome options.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Dietary Laws and Drinking Etiquette because it emphasizes the importance of consuming simple and natural drinks while also reflecting on the changes in societal habits regarding beverages.

Dietary LawsDrinking Etiquette

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About Sunan an-Nasa'i

This hadith is #5766 from Sunan an-Nasa'i, in the Book of The Book of Drinks and narrated by It was narrated that 'Abidah said:.

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