Riyad as-Salihin, 1393

Abu Hurairah (May Allah be pleased with him) reported:

On the Night of Al-Isra (the Night of Ascension) the Prophet (ﷺ) was presented with two drinking vessels: one full of wine and the other one full of milk. He looked at them. Then he took the vessel which was full of milk. Thereupon Jibril (Gabriel) said: "Al-hamdu lillah (praise be to Allah) Who has guided you to that, which is in accord with Fitrah (i.e., Islamic Monotheism; pure nature of Islam). Had you selected wine, your people would have gone astray." [Muslim].

وعن أبي هريرة رضي الله عنه أن النبي صلى الله عليه وسلم أتي ليلة أسري به بقدحين من خمر ولبن، فنظر إليهما فأخذ اللبن، فقال جبريل صلى الله عليه وسلم‏:‏ ‏"‏الحمد لله الذي هداك للفطرة لو أخذت الخمر غوت أمتك” ‏(‏‏(‏رواه مسلم‏)‏‏)‏‏.‏

References1 variant

In-Book Reference: Book 13, Hadith 1

Sharh · explanationclick to expand

Guidance from the Hadith: 1) Constant praise of Allah Almighty in all circumstances is a reason for the servant to be guided to what is good and saved from evil. 2) Wine is the source of all evils as it is a reason for misguidance and error. 3) A servant’s acting in accordance with Fitrah (sound natural disposition) is one of the deeds that Allah Almighty likes and is pleased with.

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