51/3. Chapter:
Sunan an-Nasai 5546 — Raisins, Dates, and Khamr
Khamr is a Drink (Made) of Unripe Dates and Dried Dates
Hadith About Raisins, Dried Dates, and Khamr
Sunan an-Nasai : 5546
Sunan an-NasaiHadith Number 5546
أَخْبَرَنَا الْقَاسِمُ بْنُ زَكَرِيَّا، قَالَ أَنْبَأَنَا عُبَيْدُ اللَّهِ، عَنْ شَيْبَانَ، عَنِ الأَعْمَشِ، عَنْ مُحَارِبِ بْنِ دِثَارٍ، عَنْ جَابِرٍ، عَنِ النَّبِيِّ صلى الله عليه وسلم قَالَ " الزَّبِيبُ وَالتَّمْرُ هُوَ الْخَمْرُ ".
Jabir Narrated from:
The Prophet [SAW] said: "Raisins and dried dates are Khamr."
Reference : Sunan an-Nasa'i 5546In-book reference : Book 51, Hadith 7English translation : Vol. 6, Book 51, Hadith 5548
Summary of Sunan an-Nasai Hadith 5546
This Hadith about Khamr comes from Jabir and reports the Prophet saying, “Raisins and dried dates are Khamr.” The wording is short and clear. It names raisins and dried dates together and connects them directly to Khamr. For someone searching for a hadith about raisins, dates, and intoxicating drink, this narration gives a direct phrase from the text. It should not be stretched beyond what it says. The focus is the named items: raisins and dried dates. This also fits the group of narrations around it, where drinks made from dates or mixed fruits are discussed. The practical message is to pay attention to what the Hadith itself labels as Khamr.
What we learn from this hadith
- The Prophet is reported to have called raisins and dried dates Khamr.
- The narration names the ingredients clearly.
- The wording focuses on a specific drink category.
- Readers should stay close to the wording and avoid adding extra cases.
