36/6. Chapter:
Sahih Muslim 1993a — Avoid Certain Nabidh Vessels
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 Avoiding Certain Vessels for Nabidh
Sahih Muslim : 1993a
Sahih MuslimHadith Number 1993a
قَالَ وَأَخْبَرَهُ أَبُو سَلَمَةَ، أَنَّهُ سَمِعَ أَبَا هُرَيْرَةَ، يَقُولُ قَالَ رَسُولُ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم " لاَ تَنْتَبِذُوا فِي الدُّبَّاءِ وَلاَ فِي الْمُزَفَّتِ " . ثُمَّ يَقُولُ أَبُو هُرَيْرَةَ وَاجْتَنِبُوا الْحَنَاتِمَ .
Abu Hurairah Narrated from:
Abu Huraira reported Allah's Messenger (ﷺ) as saying: Do not prepare Nabidh in gourd or jar or in a pitcher besmeared with pitch (known as green pitcher).
Reference : Sahih Muslim 1993aIn-book reference : Book 36, Hadith 42USC-MSA web (English) reference : Book 23, Hadith 4914
Summary of Sahih Muslim Hadith 1993a
This Hadith reports Abu Huraira saying that Allah's Messenger said not to prepare Nabidh in a gourd or in a varnished jar. Abu Huraira then also said to avoid the green pitchers. The core topic is Nabidh vessels. The Hadith is direct and names the containers instead of giving a long explanation. A person searching hadith about Nabidh vessels, Sahih Muslim 1993a, or Nabidh in gourd and jar will find a clear Prophetic instruction. The text also shows Abu Huraira adding a practical reminder about avoiding the green pitchers. The explanation should stay close to the narration: the focus is not on all drinks, but on preparing Nabidh in these named vessels.
What we learn from this hadith
- The Prophet forbade preparing Nabidh in gourd and varnished jar.
- Abu Huraira reminded people to avoid green pitchers.
- The named container matters in this report.
