What is Sunan Ibn Majah 3120 about?

This hadith from Sunan Ibn Majah (Book of Chapters on Drinks), narrated by It was narrated from Abu Umamah Al-Bahili that the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said:, states: "“Night and day will not cease until a group among my nation drinks wine, calling it by some other name.”"

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 Ibn Majah, which contains 4,345 hadiths across 38 books. It is hadith number 3120 in the Book of Chapters on Drinks.

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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 الْعَبَّاسُ بْنُ الْوَلِيدِ الدِّمَشْقِيُّ، حَدَّثَنَا عَبْدُ السَّلاَمِ بْنُ عَبْدِ الْقُدُّوسِ، حَدَّثَنَا ثَوْرُ بْنُ يَزِيدَ، عَنْ خَالِدِ بْنِ مَعْدَانَ، عَنْ أَبِي أُمَامَةَ الْبَاهِلِيِّ، قَالَ قَالَ رَسُولُ اللَّهِ ـ صلى الله عليه وسلم ـ ‏ "‏ لاَ تَذْهَبُ اللَّيَالِي وَالأَيَّامُ حَتَّى تَشْرَبَ طَائِفَةٌ مِنْ أُمَّتِي الْخَمْرَ يُسَمُّونَهَا بِغَيْرِ اسْمِهَا ‏"‏ ‏.‏

“Night and day will not cease until a group among my nation drinks wine, calling it by some other name.”

Narrated by It was narrated from Abu Umamah Al-Bahili that the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said:

Context

The Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) warns that a time will come when a segment of his followers will consume alcohol, referring to it by different names. This hadith serves as a caution against the normalization of behaviors that are harmful, even when they are disguised or rebranded. It underscores the potential moral decline within the community and the need for vigilance.

Modern Application

In contemporary society, this hadith reminds us to be mindful of the influences around us and to recognize harmful practices that may be disguised as acceptable. It encourages individuals to maintain their values and make conscious choices about their lifestyle.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Warning and Drinking Etiquette because it serves as a caution against the dangers of alcohol consumption and the tendency to rationalize harmful behaviors.

Warning Drinking Etiquette