51/35. Chapter:
Sunan an-Nasai 5642 — Al-Muzaffat Vessels
Al-Muzaffat
Hadith About Al-Muzaffat: The Prophet's Prohibition of Tar-Coated Vessels
Sunan an-Nasai : 5642
Sunan an-NasaiHadith Number 5642
أَخْبَرَنَا زِيَادُ بْنُ أَيُّوبَ، قَالَ حَدَّثَنَا ابْنُ إِدْرِيسَ، قَالَ سَمِعْتُ الْمُخْتَارَ بْنَ فُلْفُلٍ، عَنْ أَنَسٍ، قَالَ نَهَى رَسُولُ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم عَنِ الظُّرُوفِ الْمُزَفَّتَةِ .
Anas Narrated from:
The Messenger of Allah [SAW] forbade Al-Muzaffat.
Reference : Sunan an-Nasa'i 5642In-book reference : Book 51, Hadith 104English translation : Vol. 6, Book 51, Hadith 5645
Summary of Sunan an-Nasai Hadith 5642
This hadith about Al-Muzaffat is short, but its message is clear. Anas narrated that the Messenger of Allah SAW forbade Al-Muzaffat. The translation mentions vessels that were daubed with tar. The hadith does not add details about other vessels, other drinks, or later exceptions. So the explanation should remain close to the text: the Prophet SAW gave a prohibition related to this type of vessel. For a reader searching for hadith about Nabidh vessels, Al-Muzaffat hadith, or forbidden drink containers, this narration shows that Islamic guidance can sometimes come in very brief words. A short report can still carry a clear rule and a clear need for careful obedience.
What we learn from this hadith
- The Prophet SAW forbade Al-Muzaffat vessels in this narration.
- A short hadith can still give a clear instruction.
- Muslims should not ignore a ruling just because the report is brief.
