36/9. Chapter:
Sahih Muslim 2004b — Nabidh in a Waterskin
The permissibility of Nabidh so long as it has not become strong and has not become intoxicating
Hadith About Nabidh in a Waterskin and Its Safe Timing
Sahih Muslim : 2004b
Sahih MuslimHadith Number 2004b
حَدَّثَنَا مُحَمَّدُ بْنُ بَشَّارٍ، حَدَّثَنَا مُحَمَّدُ بْنُ جَعْفَرٍ، حَدَّثَنَا شُعْبَةُ، عَنْ يَحْيَى الْبَهْرَانِيِّ، قَالَ ذَكَرُوا النَّبِيذَ عِنْدَ ابْنِ عَبَّاسٍ فَقَالَ كَانَ رَسُولُ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم يُنْتَبَذُ لَهُ فِي سِقَاءٍ - قَالَ شُعْبَةُ مِنْ لَيْلَةِ الاِثْنَيْنِ - فَيَشْرَبُهُ يَوْمَ الاِثْنَيْنِ وَالثَّلاَثَاءِ إِلَى الْعَصْرِ فَإِنْ فَضَلَ مِنْهُ شَىْءٌ سَقَاهُ الْخَادِمَ أَوْ صَبَّهُ .
Ibn 'Abbas Narrated from:
Nabidh was prepared for Allah's Messenger (ﷺ) in the waterskin, Shu'ba said: It was the night of Monday. He drank it on Monday and on Tuesday up to the afternoon, and If anything was left out of it he gave it to his servant or poured it out.
Reference : Sahih Muslim 2004bIn-book reference : Book 36, Hadith 101USC-MSA web (English) reference : Book 23, Hadith 4972
Summary of Sahih Muslim Hadith 2004b
This hadith about Nabidh in a waterskin gives a clear timeline. Ibn Abbas reported that Nabidh was prepared for the Messenger of Allah (صلى الله عليه وسلم) in a waterskin. Shu'ba said it was prepared on the night of Monday. He drank it on Monday and on Tuesday up to the afternoon. If anything was left, it was given to the servant or poured out. The hadith focuses on when it was prepared, how long it was used, and what happened to the leftovers. It does not speak about extra details beyond that. The simple lesson is care, timing, and not leaving the drink past the stated period.
What we learn from this hadith
- The narration mentions Nabidh prepared in a waterskin.
- The drink was used only up to the stated time.
- Leftovers were either served to a servant or poured away.
- The hadith teaches careful use rather than careless storage.
