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Sunan Ibn Majah #3111

Chapters on Drinks
Sahih

The Arabic includes the chain of narration (sanad) and the collector's commentary; the English translation shows the Prophet's words only.

حَدَّثَنَا أَبُو بَكْرِ بْنُ أَبِي شَيْبَةَ، وَمُحَمَّدُ بْنُ الصَّبَّاحِ، قَالاَ حَدَّثَنَا مُحَمَّدُ بْنُ سُلَيْمَانَ بْنِ الأَصْبَهَانِيِّ، عَنْ سُهَيْلٍ، عَنْ أَبِيهِ، عَنْ أَبِي هُرَيْرَةَ، قَالَ قَالَ رَسُولُ اللَّهِ ـ صلى الله عليه وسلم ـ ‏ "‏ مُدْمِنُ الْخَمْرِ كَعَابِدِ وَثَنٍ ‏"‏ ‏.‏
“The one who is addicted to wine is like one who worships idols.”
Narrated by It was narrated from Abu Hurairah that the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said:

Context

In this hadith, the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) compares the addiction to wine with idol worship. This strong analogy serves to highlight the seriousness of substance abuse and its detrimental effects on individuals and society. The statement emphasizes the need for self-control and awareness of harmful behaviors.

Modern Application

In contemporary society, recognizing the dangers of addiction is crucial for promoting healthy lifestyles. Awareness campaigns and support systems can help individuals struggling with addiction, echoing the teachings of the Prophet (ﷺ) about the importance of avoiding harmful substances.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Idolatry and Drinking Etiquette because it draws a parallel between substance abuse and the worship of false idols.

IdolatryDrinking Etiquette

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About Sunan Ibn Majah

This hadith is #3111 from Sunan Ibn Majah, in the Book of Chapters on Drinks. It is graded Sahih and narrated by It was narrated from Abu Hurairah that the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said:.

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