36/6. Chapter:
Sahih Muslim 1992a — Nabidh in Containers
The prohibition of making Nabidh in Al-Muzaffat, Ad-Dubba' (Gourds), Al-Hantam and An-Naqir; This has been abrogated and now it is permitted, so long as it does not become intoxicating
Hadith About Preparing Nabidh in Gourd and Varnished Jar
Sahih Muslim : 1992a
Sahih MuslimHadith Number 1992a
حَدَّثَنَا قُتَيْبَةُ بْنُ سَعِيدٍ، حَدَّثَنَا لَيْثٌ، عَنِ ابْنِ شِهَابٍ، عَنْ أَنَسِ بْنِ مَالِكٍ، أَنَّهُ أَخْبَرَهُ أَنَّ رَسُولَ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم نَهَى عَنِ الدُّبَّاءِ وَالْمُزَفَّتِ أَنْ يُنْبَذَ فِيهِ .
Anas bin Malik Narrated from:
Allah's Messenger (ﷺ) forbade the preparation of Nabidh in gourd or varnished jar.
Reference : Sahih Muslim 1992aIn-book reference : Book 36, Hadith 40USC-MSA web (English) reference : Book 23, Hadith 4913
Summary of Sahih Muslim Hadith 1992a
This Hadith reports from Anas b. Malik that Allah's Messenger forbade preparing Nabidh in a gourd or a varnished jar. The core topic is Nabidh containers. The narration does not speak about every utensil. It names two specific containers: gourd and varnished jar. Someone searching for hadith about Nabidh containers, Nabidh in gourd hadith, or Sahih Muslim 1992a will find a short but clear instruction. The teaching is also practical. It shows that the Prophet's guidance included how something was prepared, not only what was consumed. The best reading is to keep the meaning close to the text: these named containers were not to be used for preparing Nabidh.
What we learn from this hadith
- The Hadith identifies gourd and varnished jar as forbidden for Nabidh preparation.
- Prophetic guidance can include the method of preparing a drink.
- A short Hadith can carry a clear practical instruction.
