Preferred Types of Drinks

It is narrated from Hazrat Aisha (may Allah be pleased with her). She says that the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him) loved honey and he loved sweet things.

It is narrated from Hazrat Zuhri that the most beloved drink to the Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, was cold and sweet.

Hazrat Ali (may Allah be pleased with him) narrates from Sulaim. He says that I heard Hazrat Anas saying: I drink very sweet syrup.

It is narrated from Hazrat Ibn Jurayj that the Noble Prophet Muhammad (peace and blessings be upon him) was asked: Which drink is most beloved to you? He (peace and blessings be upon him) replied: "Cold and sweet."

Hazrat Abdullah bin Dinar narrates about Hazrat Ibn Umar (may Allah be pleased with them) that in the evening, nabidh (a drink) made from raisins would be prepared for him in a waterskin, which he would drink in the morning. And similarly, in the morning, nabidh would be prepared for him, which he would drink in the evening.

It is narrated from Hazrat Banana. She says that I used to prepare raisin nabidh for Hazrat Usman in the evening. Accordingly, he used to eat it as well as drink it.

Hazrat Jabir, Hazrat Muhammad bin Ali, Hazrat Aamir, and Hazrat Ata narrate that these three personalities say: There is no harm in preparing nabidh (a drink) from raisins in the morning and drinking it in the evening.

It is narrated from Ibrahim. He says: There is no harm in the nabidh (drink) of raisins. Sufyan says: As long as this nabidh does not boil.

25778 - Sufyan said: As long as it is not embezzled.

It is narrated from Hasan. He says that there is no harm in nabidh made from raisins.

It is narrated from Hazrat Ibn Abbas (may Allah be pleased with them). He says: Nabidh is that which becomes spoiled if left for a long time. And any drink that becomes better by being left for a long time, there is no good in it either.

A similar narration is also reported from Hazrat Umar bin Abdul Aziz.