36/6. Chapter:
Sahih Muslim 1993b — Green Pitcher and Nabidh
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
Green Pitcher Hadith: Nabidh in Varnished Jar and Hollow Stump
Sahih Muslim : 1993b
Sahih MuslimHadith Number 1993b
حَدَّثَنِي مُحَمَّدُ بْنُ حَاتِمٍ، حَدَّثَنَا بَهْزٌ، حَدَّثَنَا وُهَيْبٌ، عَنْ سُهَيْلٍ، عَنْ أَبِيهِ، عَنْ أَبِي، هُرَيْرَةَ عَنِ النَّبِيِّ صلى الله عليه وسلم أَنَّهُ نَهَى عَنِ الْمُزَفَّتِ وَالْحَنْتَمِ وَالنَّقِيرِ . قَالَ قِيلَ لأَبِي هُرَيْرَةَ مَا الْحَنْتَمُ قَالَ الْجِرَارُ الْخُضْرُ .
Abu Hurairah Narrated from:
Allah's Apostle (ﷺ) forbade (the preparation of Nabidh) in varnished jar, pitcher besmeared with green pitch and hollow stump. It was said to Abu Huraira: What that Hantama was? He said: It is green pitcher (besmeared with pitch).
Reference : Sahih Muslim 1993bIn-book reference : Book 36, Hadith 43USC-MSA web (English) reference : Book 23, Hadith 4915
Summary of Sahih Muslim Hadith 1993b
This Hadith reports that Allah's Apostle forbade preparing Nabidh in a varnished jar, a pitcher besmeared with green pitch, and a hollow stump. It also includes a question to Abu Huraira about the meaning of Hantama. He explained it as a green pitcher besmeared with pitch. The core topic is Nabidh containers. This is useful for searches like green pitcher Nabidh hadith, Sahih Muslim 1993b, and hollow stump Nabidh hadith. The narration is not only giving a rule; it also explains a term found in the Hadith. That makes the report helpful for readers who want to understand the named vessel without guessing.
What we learn from this hadith
- The Hadith names several vessels forbidden for preparing Nabidh.
- Abu Huraira explained Hantama as a green pitcher.
- Asking about unclear words helps preserve the meaning of a narration.
