51/28. Chapter:
Sunan an-Nasai 5617 — What Is Al-Hantam?
Prohibition of Soaking (Making Nabidh) in Earthenware Jars
Al-Hantam Hadith: The Earthenware Jar Explained
Sunan an-Nasai : 5617
Sunan an-NasaiHadith Number 5617
أَخْبَرَنَا عَلِيُّ بْنُ الْحُسَيْنِ، قَالَ حَدَّثَنَا أُمَيَّةُ، عَنْ شُعْبَةَ، عَنْ جَبَلَةَ بْنِ سُحَيْمٍ، عَنِ ابْنِ عُمَرَ، قَالَ نَهَى رَسُولُ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم عَنِ الْحَنْتَمِ قُلْتُ مَا الْحَنْتَمُ قَالَ الْجَرُّ .
Ibn 'Umar Narrated from:
The Messenger of Allah [SAW] forbade Al-Hantam. I (the narrator) said: "What is Al-Hantam?" He said: "The earthenware jar."
Reference : Sunan an-Nasa'i 5617In-book reference : Book 51, Hadith 79English translation : Vol. 6, Book 51, Hadith 5620
Summary of Sunan an-Nasai Hadith 5617
This Hadith gives both the ruling phrase and the meaning of a term. Ibn Umar says the Messenger of Allah forbade Al-Hantam. The narrator asks what Al-Hantam is, and Ibn Umar answers: the earthenware jar. This is useful for readers searching for what is Al-Hantam in Hadith. The narration helps remove confusion by explaining the Arabic term inside the report itself. The core topic is drink vessels, not a broad discussion of all pottery. It names Al-Hantam and identifies it as a jar. The key lesson is to ask about unclear terms instead of guessing. That protects the meaning of the Hadith.
What we learn from this hadith
- The Prophet’s prohibition is reported using the term Al-Hantam.
- Ibn Umar explains Al-Hantam as an earthenware jar.
- Asking about unclear Hadith terms helps preserve meaning.
- The narration focuses on a specific vessel name.
