36/6. Chapter:
Sahih Muslim 1993c — Abd al-Qais Nabidh Guidance
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
Abd al-Qais Hadith About Nabidh Vessels and Waterskin
Sahih Muslim : 1993c
Sahih MuslimHadith Number 1993c
حَدَّثَنَا نَصْرُ بْنُ عَلِيٍّ الْجَهْضَمِيُّ، أَخْبَرَنَا نُوحُ بْنُ قَيْسٍ، حَدَّثَنَا ابْنُ عَوْنٍ، عَنْ مُحَمَّدٍ، عَنْ أَبِي هُرَيْرَةَ، أَنَّ النَّبِيَّ صلى الله عليه وسلم قَالَ لِوَفْدِ عَبْدِ الْقَيْسِ " أَنْهَاكُمْ عَنِ الدُّبَّاءِ وَالْحَنْتَمِ وَالنَّقِيرِ وَالْمُقَيَّرِ - وَالْحَنْتَمُ الْمَزَادَةُ الْمَجْبُوبَةُ - وَلَكِنِ اشْرَبْ فِي سِقَائِكَ وَأَوْكِهِ " .
Abu Hurairah Narrated from:
Allah's Apostle (ﷺ) said to the group of Abd al-Qais: I forbid you (to prepare Nabidh) in gourd. and green pitcher, hollow stump and varnished jar and the waterskin having its upper end cut, but (prepare it) in your small waterskin, and tie its mouth
Reference : Sahih Muslim 1993cIn-book reference : Book 36, Hadith 44USC-MSA web (English) reference : Book 23, Hadith 4916
Summary of Sahih Muslim Hadith 1993c
This Hadith reports that the Prophet spoke to the delegation of Abd al-Qais about Nabidh. He forbade them from preparing it in gourd, green pitcher, hollow stump, varnished jar, and a waterskin with its upper end cut. He then directed them to use a small waterskin and tie its mouth. The core topic is Nabidh vessels. This narration is clear because it includes both a prohibition and a practical alternative. People searching Abd al-Qais Nabidh hadith, Sahih Muslim 1993c, or Nabidh in small waterskin will find the main message in the wording itself. The text teaches care in following named limits while also using the allowed option mentioned in the same report.
What we learn from this hadith
- The Prophet named vessels that should not be used for Nabidh.
- The Hadith also mentions using a small waterskin and tying its mouth.
- A prohibition may come with a practical allowed alternative.
