36/9. Chapter:
Sahih Muslim 2006c — Date Drink in a Stone Bowl
The permissibility of Nabidh so long as it has not become strong and has not become intoxicating
Hadith About Date Drink in a Stone Bowl at a Wedding Feast
Sahih Muslim : 2006c
Sahih MuslimHadith Number 2006c
وَحَدَّثَنِي مُحَمَّدُ بْنُ سَهْلٍ التَّمِيمِيُّ، حَدَّثَنَا ابْنُ أَبِي مَرْيَمَ، أَخْبَرَنَا مُحَمَّدٌ، - يَعْنِي أَبَا غَسَّانَ - حَدَّثَنِي أَبُو حَازِمٍ، عَنْ سَهْلِ بْنِ سَعْدٍ، بِهَذَا الْحَدِيثِ وَقَالَ فِي تَوْرٍ مِنْ حِجَارَةٍ فَلَمَّا فَرَغَ رَسُولُ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم مِنَ الطَّعَامِ أَمَاثَتْهُ فَسَقَتْهُ تَخُصُّهُ بِذَلِكَ .
Sahl bin Sa`d Narrated from:
Sahl b. Sa'd reported (this hadith through another chain of transmitters) and he said (these words): " In a big bowl of stone, and when Allah's Messenger (ﷺ) had taken the food, she drenched the dates and served (this) especially to him."
Reference : Sahih Muslim 2006cIn-book reference : Book 36, Hadith 109USC-MSA web (English) reference : Book 23, Hadith 4980
Summary of Sahih Muslim Hadith 2006c
This hadith about date drink at a wedding feast gives one extra detail about the vessel. Sahl bin Sa'd reported the same account and mentioned that the dates were placed in a big bowl of stone. When the Messenger of Allah (صلى الله عليه وسلم) had finished the food, she drenched the dates and served the drink especially to him. The narration is simple and concrete. It tells us about a wedding setting, a prepared drink, and a direct act of service to the Prophet. It does not discuss broad rules beyond the event. The main teaching is the care shown in hosting and serving, using a drink made from dates and water.
What we learn from this hadith
- The drink was prepared in a big bowl of stone.
- It was served after the Prophet (صلى الله عليه وسلم) finished eating.
- The narration shows care in serving a guest.
- The report keeps the focus on a simple wedding feast scene.
