51/22. Chapter:
Sunan an-Nasai 5584 — Every Intoxicant Is Khamr
Applying the Name Khamr to All Drinks that Intoxicate
Every Intoxicant Is Khamr: Meaning of Khamr in Hadith
Sunan an-Nasai : 5584
Sunan an-NasaiHadith Number 5584
أَخْبَرَنَا يَحْيَى بْنُ دُرُسْتَ، قَالَ حَدَّثَنَا حَمَّادٌ، عَنْ أَيُّوبَ، عَنْ نَافِعٍ، عَنِ ابْنِ عُمَرَ، قَالَ قَالَ رَسُولُ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم " كُلُّ مُسْكِرٍ خَمْرٌ " .
Ibn 'Umar Narrated from:
The Messenger of Allah [SAW] said: 'Every intoxicant is Khamr.'
Reference : Sunan an-Nasa'i 5584In-book reference : Book 51, Hadith 46English translation : Vol. 6, Book 51, Hadith 5587
Summary of Sunan an-Nasai Hadith 5584
This hadith about khamr is brief and direct. The Messenger of Allah says, “Every intoxicant is Khamr.” The focus is the intoxicating effect, not only the old names of drinks. Many people search for the meaning of khamr in hadith because they want to know whether the word applies only to wine or to a wider group of drinks. This narration answers in simple language: every intoxicant is khamr. The hadith does not list every possible drink. Instead, it gives a clear description that can be understood when judging drinks that intoxicate. It teaches caution and honesty with anything that affects the mind in this way.
What we learn from this hadith
- The hadith links the word khamr to intoxication.
- It gives a short rule that is easy to remember.
- The narration does not make the issue depend on one ingredient only.
- Muslims should pay attention to whether a drink intoxicates.
