What is Sunan Ibn Majah 3147 about?

This hadith from Sunan Ibn Majah (Book of Chapters on Drinks), narrated by It was narrated that Abu Hurairah said:, states: "“The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) commanded us to cover our vessels, tie up our water skins and turn over our vessels.”"

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 3147 in the Book of Chapters on Drinks.

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Sunan Ibn Majah #3147

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 عَبْدُ الْحَمِيدِ بْنُ بَيَانٍ الْوَاسِطِيُّ، حَدَّثَنَا خَالِدُ بْنُ عَبْدِ اللَّهِ، عَنْ سُهَيْلٍ، عَنْ أَبِيهِ، عَنْ أَبِي هُرَيْرَةَ، قَالَ أَمَرَنَا رَسُولُ اللَّهِ بِتَغْطِيَةِ الإِنَاءِ وَإِيكَاءِ السِّقَاءِ وَإِكْفَاءِ الإِنَاءِ ‏"‏ ‏.‏

“The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) commanded us to cover our vessels, tie up our water skins and turn over our vessels.”

Narrated by It was narrated that Abu Hurairah said:

Context

The Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) instructed his followers on the importance of proper etiquette regarding vessels and utensils. He emphasized covering containers and securing water skins to maintain cleanliness and prevent contamination. This guidance reflects the broader Islamic principles of hygiene and respect for the resources provided by Allah.

Modern Application

In contemporary life, this hadith encourages individuals to practice good hygiene and care for their belongings. Simple actions like covering food and drink containers can prevent illness and promote a culture of cleanliness in households and communities.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Drinking Etiquette and Vessels and Utensils because it provides specific guidance on maintaining cleanliness and respect for items used in daily life.

Drinking Etiquette Vessels and Utensils