Chapter: 1, Faith (Kitab Al Iman)
Hadith No: 23 Narrated/Authority of Abu Jamra
I served as an interpreter for Ibn Abbas and the people. While I was there, a woman asked about nabidh, which is a pitcher of wine. Ibn Abbas replied that a delegation from the people of ‘Abdul-Qais had come to the Messenger of Allah. The Prophet asked the delegation about their identity. They said they were from the tribe of Rabi’a. The Prophet welcomed them and treated them with respect. The members of the delegation said, “Messenger of Allah, we come from a far distance, and there is a tribe of unbelievers between us and you. We can only come to you during the sacred months. Please give us clear guidance that we can share with others and that will help us enter heaven.” The Prophet replied, “I command you to do four things and forbid you from doing four things. First, believe in Allah alone. Do you understand what that means?” They replied, “Allah and His Messenger know best.” The Prophet explained, “It means believing that there is no god but Allah and that Muhammad is His messenger. Second, establish prayer. Third, pay Zakat. Fourth, fast during Ramadan. Also, give one-fifth of the booty you receive. I forbid you from using gourds, wine jars, or any containers for wine.” Shu’ba sometimes used the word “naqir” (wooden pot) and sometimes used “muqayyar” to describe the forbidden containers. The Prophet also said, “Remember this and share it with those who were not present.”