What is Sunan Ibn Majah 3236 about?

This hadith from Sunan Ibn Majah (Book of Chapters on Medicine), narrated by It was narrated that Tariq bin Suwaid Al-Hadrami said:, states: "“I said: ‘O Messenger of Allah, in our land there are grapes which we squeeze (to make wine). Can we drink from it?’ He said: ‘No.’ I repeated the question and said: ‘We treat the sick with it.’ He sa…"

Is this hadith authentic?

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 3236 in the Book of Chapters on Medicine.

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Sunan Ibn Majah #3236

Chapters on Medicine

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 عَفَّانُ، حَدَّثَنَا حَمَّادُ بْنُ سَلَمَةَ، أَنْبَأَنَا سِمَاكُ بْنُ حَرْبٍ، عَنْ عَلْقَمَةَ بْنِ وَائِلٍ الْحَضْرَمِيِّ، عَنْ طَارِقِ بْنِ سُوَيْدٍ الْحَضْرَمِيِّ، قَالَ قُلْتُ يَا رَسُولَ اللَّهِ إِنَّ بِأَرْضِنَا أَعْنَابًا نَعْتَصِرُهَا فَنَشْرَبُ مِنْهَا قَالَ ‏"‏ لاَ ‏"‏ ‏.‏ فَرَاجَعْتُهُ قُلْتُ إِنَّا نَسْتَشْفِي بِهِ لِلْمَرِيضِ ‏.‏ قَالَ ‏"‏ إِنَّ ذَلِكَ لَيْسَ بِشِفَاءٍ وَلَكِنَّهُ دَاءٌ ‏"‏ ‏.‏

“I said: ‘O Messenger of Allah, in our land there are grapes which we squeeze (to make wine). Can we drink from it?’ He said: ‘No.’ I repeated the question and said: ‘We treat the sick with it.’ He said: ‘That is not a cure, it is a disease.’”

Narrated by It was narrated that Tariq bin Suwaid Al-Hadrami said:

Context

Tariq bin Suwaid Al-Hadrami narrates a conversation with the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) regarding the consumption of fermented grape juice. The Prophet (ﷺ) firmly stated that it is not a cure but a disease, emphasizing the importance of adhering to dietary laws that promote health and well-being.

Modern Application

This hadith serves as a reminder to be cautious about what we consume and to prioritize healthful choices. In today's world, it encourages individuals to seek out nourishing foods and avoid substances that may harm their well-being.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Dietary Laws because it addresses the consumption of substances that are harmful to health.

Dietary Laws