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This hadith is graded Da'if. The grade indicates the level of authenticity based on the chain of narration and content analysis.

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This hadith is from Sunan Ibn Majah, which contains 4,345 hadiths across 38 books. It is hadith number 3161 in the Book of Chapters on Drinks.

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Q: What is Sunan Ibn Majah 3161 about?

This hadith from Sunan Ibn Majah (Book of Chapters on Drinks), narrated by It was narrated from Anas bin Malik that the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) was brought some milk mixed with water. On his right there was a Bedouin and on his left was Abu Bakr. He drank some, then he gave it to the Bedouin and said:, states: "“Pass it around to the right.”"

Chapters on Drinks

Da'if

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

حَدَّثَنَا هِشَامُ بْنُ عَمَّارٍ، حَدَّثَنَا مَالِكُ بْنُ أَنَسٍ، عَنِ الزُّهْرِيِّ، عَنْ أَنَسِ بْنِ مَالِكٍ، أَنَّ رَسُولَ اللَّهِ ـ صلى الله عليه وسلم ـ أُتِيَ بِلَبَنٍ قَدْ شِيبَ بِمَاءٍ وَعَنْ يَمِينِهِ أَعْرَابِيٌّ وَعَنْ يَسَارِهِ أَبُو بَكْرٍ فَشَرِبَ ثُمَّ أَعْطَى الأَعْرَابِيَّ وَقَالَ ‏ "‏ الأَيْمَنُ فَالأَيْمَنُ ‏"‏ ‏.‏

“Pass it around to the right.”

Narrated by It was narrated from Anas bin Malik that the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) was brought some milk mixed with water. On his right there was a Bedouin and on his left was Abu Bakr. He drank some, then he gave it to the Bedouin and said:

Context

This hadith illustrates the Prophet Muhammad's (ﷺ) practice of sharing and hospitality. By passing the drink to the Bedouin on his right after drinking himself, he demonstrates the principle of serving others first, which fosters a sense of community and generosity.

Modern Application

In contemporary settings, this principle can be applied during social gatherings or meals. By prioritizing guests and ensuring they are served first, hosts can create a warm and welcoming atmosphere that encourages connection and generosity.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Drinking Etiquette and Hospitality in Islam because it highlights the values of sharing and serving others in social situations.

Drinking Etiquette Hospitality in Islam