36/11. Chapter:
Sahih Muslim 2010b — Covering Drinks with Care
Drinking Nabidh and covering vessels
Covering Drinks Hadith: A Clear Lesson in Everyday Care
Sahih Muslim : 2010b
Sahih MuslimHadith Number 2010b
وَحَدَّثَنِي إِبْرَاهِيمُ بْنُ دِينَارٍ، حَدَّثَنَا رَوْحُ بْنُ عُبَادَةَ، حَدَّثَنَا ابْنُ جُرَيْجٍ، وَزَكَرِيَّاءُ، بْنُ إِسْحَاقَ قَالاَ أَخْبَرَنَا أَبُو الزُّبَيْرِ، أَنَّهُ سَمِعَ جَابِرَ بْنَ عَبْدِ اللَّهِ، يَقُولُ أَخْبَرَنِي أَبُو حُمَيْدٍ، السَّاعِدِيُّ أَنَّهُ أَتَى النَّبِيَّ صلى الله عليه وسلم بِقَدَحِ لَبَنٍ . بِمِثْلِهِ . قَالَ وَلَمْ يَذْكُرْ زَكَرِيَّاءُ قَوْلَ أَبِي حُمَيْدٍ بِاللَّيْلِ .
Abu Humaid As-Sa'idi Narrated from:
Abu Humaid Sa'idi reported through another chain of transmitters that he brought to Allah's Messenger (ﷺ) a cup containing milk, but there is no mention of the word" in the night
Reference : Sahih Muslim 2010bIn-book reference : Book 36, Hadith 117USC-MSA web (English) reference : Book 23, Hadith 4988
Summary of Sahih Muslim Hadith 2010b
This narration is another chain for the Hadith about covering drinks. It reports that Abu Humaid brought a cup of milk to the Messenger of Allah (صلى الله عليه وسلم). The wording points back to the same teaching: a vessel should be covered, even in a simple way. This version also notes that one narrator did not mention the words about night. That detail matters because it shows careful reporting of the exact wording. The main message remains easy to understand. A Muslim should not be careless with food and drink. Covering a cup or vessel is a small action, but the Prophet (صلى الله عليه وسلم) gave attention to it. The Hadith teaches clean, thoughtful, and safe household habits.
What we learn from this hadith
- The report supports the practice of covering a drink vessel.
- Small wording differences were preserved carefully by narrators.
- Daily manners can include simple steps that protect food and drink.
