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This hadith is graded Sahih. Sahih hadiths are considered the most authentic grade in hadith classification.

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This hadith is from Sunan Ibn Majah, which contains 4,345 hadiths across 38 books. It is hadith number 3134 in the Book of Chapters on Drinks.

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Sunan Ibn Majah #3134

Q: What is Sunan Ibn Majah 3134 about?

This hadith from Sunan Ibn Majah (Book of Chapters on Drinks), narrated by It was narrated that ‘Aishah said:, states: "“We used to make Nabidh for the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) in a water skin. We would take a handful of dates or a handful of raisins, and put them in it, then pour water over it. We would make that in the…"

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، حَدَّثَنَا أَبُو مُعَاوِيَةَ، ح وَحَدَّثَنَا مُحَمَّدُ بْنُ عَبْدِ الْمَلِكِ بْنِ أَبِي الشَّوَارِبِ، حَدَّثَنَا عَبْدُ الْوَاحِدِ بْنُ زِيَادٍ، قَالاَ حَدَّثَنَا عَاصِمٌ الأَحْوَلُ، حَدَّثَتْنَا بَنَانَةُ بِنْتُ يَزِيدَ الْعَبْشَمِيَّةُ، عَنْ عَائِشَةَ، قَالَتْ كُنَّا نَنْبِذُ لِرَسُولِ اللَّهِ ـ صلى الله عليه وسلم ـ فِي سِقَاءٍ فَنَأْخُذُ قَبْضَةً مِنْ تَمْرٍ أَوْ قَبْضَةً مِنْ زَبِيبٍ فَنَطْرَحُهَا فِيهِ ثُمَّ نَصُبُّ عَلَيْهِ الْمَاءَ فَنَنْبِذُهُ غُدْوَةً فَيَشْرَبُهُ عَشِيَّةً وَنَنْبِذُهُ عَشِيَّةً فَيَشْرَبُهُ غُدْوَةً ‏.‏ وَقَالَ أَبُو مُعَاوِيَةَ نَهَارًا فَيَشْرَبُهُ لَيْلاً أَوْ لَيْلاً فَيَشْرَبُهُ نَهَارًا ‏.‏

“We used to make Nabidh for the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) in a water skin. We would take a handful of dates or a handful of raisins, and put them in it, then pour water over it. We would make that in the morning and he would drink it in the evening, or we would make it in the evening and he would drink it in the morning.”

Narrated by It was narrated that ‘Aishah said:

Context

This narration by ‘Aishah describes how the Prophet (ﷺ) enjoyed a traditional drink called Nabidh, made with dates or raisins. The companions would prepare it in a water skin, showcasing the Prophet's (ﷺ) appreciation for simple, homemade beverages. This practice reflects the cultural customs of hospitality and sharing in the community.

Modern Application

In today's context, this hadith encourages us to appreciate and enjoy traditional drinks and homemade beverages. It also highlights the importance of hospitality and sharing drinks with guests, fostering a sense of community.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Drinking Etiquette and Hospitality in Islam because it illustrates the Prophet's (ﷺ) practices regarding sharing drinks and the importance of hospitality.

Drinking Etiquette Hospitality in Islam