Jami` at-Tirmidhi: The Book on Drinks

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Chapter: What Has Been Related About Drinking Khamr

Narrated Ibn 'Umar:

That the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said: "Every intoxicant is Khamr, and every intoxicant is unlawful. Whoever drinks Khamr in this world, and dies continuing it, he will not drink it in the Hereafter.

He said: There are narrations on this topic from Abu Hurairah, Abu Sa'eed, 'Abdullah bin 'Amr, 'Ubadah, Abu Malik Al-Ash'ari, and Ibn 'Abbas.

[Abu 'Eisa said:] The Hadith of Ibn 'Umar is a Hasan Sahih Hadith. It has been reported through other routes from Nafi', from Ibn 'Umar, from the Prophet (ﷺ). Malik bin Anas reported it from Nafi' from Ibn 'Umar in Mawquf - not Marfu' form.

Reference : Jami` at-Tirmidhi 1861
In-book reference : Book 26, Hadith 1
English translation : Vol. 3, Book 24, Hadith 1861
Narrated 'Abdullah bin 'Umar:

That the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said: "Whoever drinks Khamr, Salat is not accepted from him for forty days. If he repents, then Allah will accept his repentance. It he returns to it, then Allah will not accept his Salat for forty days. If he repents, then Allah will accept his repentance. If he returns to it, then Allah will not accepts his Salat for forty days. If he repents, then Allah will accept his repentance. If he returns to it a fourth time, Allah will not accept his Salat for forty days, and if he were to repent, Allah would not accept his repentance, and he will be given to drink from the river of Al-Khabal." They said: "O Aby 'Abdur-Rahman! What is the river of Al-Khabal?" He said: "A river of the pus from the inhabitants of the Fire."

[Abu 'Eisa said:] This Hadith is Hasan. Similar to this has been reported from 'Abdullah bin 'Amr and Ibn 'Abbas from the Prophet (ﷺ).

Reference : Jami` at-Tirmidhi 1862
In-book reference : Book 26, Hadith 2
English translation : Vol. 3, Book 24, Hadith 1862
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Chapter: What Has Been Related About: Every Intoxicant Is Unlawful

Narrated 'Aishah:

That the Prophet (ﷺ) was asked about Bit' so he said: "All drinks that intoxicate are unlawful."

[Abu 'Eisa said:] This Hadith is Hasan Sahih.

Reference : Jami` at-Tirmidhi 1863
In-book reference : Book 26, Hadith 3
English translation : Vol. 3, Book 24, Hadith 1863
Narrated Ibn 'Umar:

That the Prophet (ﷺ) "Every intoxicant is unlawful."

He said: There are narrations on this topic from 'Umar, 'Ali, Ibn Mas'ud, Anas, Abu Sa'eed, Abu Musa, Al-Ashajj, Al-Asri', Dailam, Maimunah, 'Aishah, Ibn 'Abbas, Qais bin Sa'd, An-Nu'man bin Bashir, Mu'awiyah, 'Abdullah bin Mughaffal, Umm Salamah, Buraidah, Abu Hurairah, Wa'il bin Hujr, and Qurrah Al-Muzani.

[Abu 'Eisa said:] This Hadith is Hasan. Similar was reported from Abu Salamah, from Abu Hurairah, from the Prophet (ﷺ). Both of these are Sahih. More than one narrator reported similarly from Muhammad bin 'Amr, from Abu Salamah, from Abu Hurairah, from the Prophet (ﷺ), and from Abu Salamah, from Ibn 'Umar, from the Prophet (ﷺ).

Reference : Jami` at-Tirmidhi 1864
In-book reference : Book 26, Hadith 4
English translation : Vol. 3, Book 24, Hadith 1864
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Chapter: What Has Been Related About Whatever A Lot Of It Intoxicates, A Little Of It Is Unlawful

Narrated Jabir bin ‘Abdullah :

That the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said: "Whatever a lot of it intoxicates, a little of it is unlawful."

He said: There are narrations on this topic from Sa'd, 'Aishah, 'Abdullah bin 'Amr, Ibn 'Umar, and Khawwat bin Jubair.

[Abu 'Eisa said:] This Hadith is Hasan Gharib as a narration of Jabir.

Reference : Jami` at-Tirmidhi 1865
In-book reference : Book 26, Hadith 5
English translation : Vol. 3, Book 24, Hadith 1865
Narrated 'Aishah:

That the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said: "Every intoxicant is unlawful. Whatever a Faraq of it intoxicates, then a handful of it is unlawful."

[Abu 'Eisa said:] One of them said in his Hadith: "A sip of it is unlawful."

He said: This Hadith is Hasan. Al-Laith bin Abi Sulaim and Ar-Rabi' bin Sabih reported similar to the narration of Mahdi bin Maimun from Abu 'Uthman Al-Ansari. Abu 'Uthman Al-Ansari's (a narrator in this chain) name is 'Amr bin Salim, and they say: "Umar bin Salim" (as well).

Reference : Jami` at-Tirmidhi 1866
In-book reference : Book 26, Hadith 6
English translation : Vol. 3, Book 24, Hadith 1866
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Chapter: What Has Been Related About Nabidh Prepared In Earthenware Containers

Narrated Sulaiman At-Taimi:

From Tawus, that a man came to Ibn 'Umar and said: "Did the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) prohibit Nabidh prepared in eartherware vessels?" He said: "Yes" So Tawus said: "I heard that from him, by Allah."

He said: There are narrations on this topic from Ibn Abu Awfa, Abu Sa'eed, Suwaid, 'Aishah, Ibn Az-Zubair, and Ibn 'Abbas.

[Abu 'Eisa said:] This Hadith is Hasan Sahih.

Reference : Jami` at-Tirmidhi 1867
In-book reference : Book 26, Hadith 7
English translation : Vol. 3, Book 24, Hadith 1867
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Chapter: What Has Been Related About It Is Disliked To Prepare Nabidh In Ad-Dubba', An-Naqir, And An-Hantam

Narrated Zadhan:

"I asked Ibn 'Umar about what containers the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) prohibited. He informed us in your language, and he explained it to us in our language. He said: "The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) prohibited Al-Hantamah, and it is an earthenware container, and he prohibited Ad-Dubba', and it is gourd, and he prohibited An-Naqir, and it is the trunk of a date-palm that is hollowed out or carved, and he prohibited Al-Muzaffat, and it is coated with pitch. And he ordered that Nabidh be prepared in water-skins."

He said: There are narrations on this topic from 'Umar, 'Ali, Ibn 'Abbas, Abu Sa'eed, Abu Hurairah, 'Abdur-Rahman bin Ya'mur, Samurah, Anas, 'Aishah, 'Imran bin Husain, 'A'idh bin 'Amr, Al-Hakam Al-Ghifari, and Maimunah.

[Abu 'Eisa said:] This Hadith is Hasan Sahih.

Reference : Jami` at-Tirmidhi 1868
In-book reference : Book 26, Hadith 8
English translation : Vol. 3, Book 24, Hadith 1868
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Chapter: What Has Been Related Permitting That Nabidh Be Prepared Ibn Containers

Narrated Sulaiman bin Buraidah:

From his father, that the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said: "I had indeed forbidden you from using containers, but the container does not make anything lawful nor unlawful, rather every intoxicant is unlawful."

[Abu 'Eisa said:] This Hadith is Hasan Sahih.

Reference : Jami` at-Tirmidhi 1869
In-book reference : Book 26, Hadith 9
English translation : Vol. 3, Book 24, Hadith 1869
Narrated Jabir bin ‘Abdullah :

"The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) prohibited using (certain) containers. So the Ansar complained about that to him. They said: 'We will have no vessels!' so he said: 'If so then use them.'"

He said: There are narrations on this topic from Ibn Mas'ud, Abu Hurairah, Abu Sa'eed, and 'Abdullah bin 'Amr.

[Abu 'Eisa said:] This Hadith is Hasan Sahih.

Reference : Jami` at-Tirmidhi 1870
In-book reference : Book 26, Hadith 10
English translation : Vol. 3, Book 24, Hadith 1870
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Chapter: What Has Been Related About Preparing Nabidh In A Water Skin

Narrated 'Aishah:

"We would prepare Nabidh for the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) in a water-skin which was fastened at the top and it has a small hole. We would prepare Nabidh in it during the morning, and drink it during the evening. And we would prepare Nabidh in it during the evening and drink it during the morning."

He said: There are narrations on this topic from Jabir, Abu Sa'eed, and Ibn 'Abbas.

[Abu 'Eisa said:] This Hadith is Gharib, we do not know of it as a narration of Yunus bin 'Ubaid except through this route. This Hadith has also been reported through routes other than this from 'Aishah.

Reference : Jami` at-Tirmidhi 1871
In-book reference : Book 26, Hadith 11
English translation : Vol. 3, Book 24, Hadith 1871
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Chapter: What Has Been Related About Grains (And Berries) From Which Khamr Is Derived

Narrated An-Nu'man bin Bashir:

That the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said: "Indeed Khamr comes from wheat, Khamr comes from barely, Khamr comes from dates, Khamr comes from rasins, and Khamr comes from honey."

He said: There are narrations on this topic from Abu Hurairah.

[Abu 'Eisa said:] This Hadith is Gharib.

Reference : Jami` at-Tirmidhi 1872
In-book reference : Book 26, Hadith 12
English translation : Vol. 3, Book 24, Hadith 1872
Narrated 'Umar:

"Indeed Khamr comes from wheat." And he mentioned this Hadith.

Reference : Jami` at-Tirmidhi 1873
In-book reference : Book 26, Hadith 13
English translation : Vol. 3, Book 24, Hadith 1873
Narrated 'Umar bin Al-Khattab:

"Indeed Khamr comes from wheat."

[After mentioning this, he said:] and this is more correct than the narration of Ibrahim bin Muhajir (no. 1872). 'Ali bin Al-Madini said: "Yahya bin Sa'eed said: 'Ibrahim bin Al-Muhajir is not strong [in Hadith].'" And it has also been reported through other rotes from Ash-Sha'bi, from An-Nu'man bin Bashir.

Reference : Jami` at-Tirmidhi 1874
In-book reference : Book 26, Hadith 14
English translation : Vol. 3, Book 24, Hadith 1874
Narrated Abu Kathir As-Suhaimi:

That he heard Abu Hurairah saying that the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said: "Khamr comes from these two trees (plants): The datepalm and the grape (vine)."

[Abu 'Eisa said:] This Hadith is Hasan Sahih. Abu Kathir As-Suhaimi is Al-Ghubari, and his name is Yazid bin 'Abdur-Rahman bin Ghufailah and Shu'bah reported this Hadith from 'Ikrimah bin 'Ammar.

Reference : Jami` at-Tirmidhi 1875
In-book reference : Book 26, Hadith 15
English translation : Vol. 3, Book 24, Hadith 1875
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Chapter: What Has Been Related About Mixing Unripe Dates And Dates

Narrated Jabir bin ‘Abdullah :

"The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) prohibited making Nabidh from unripend dates and fresh dates together.

[Abu 'Eisa said:] This Hadith is Hasan Sahih.

Reference : Jami` at-Tirmidhi 1876
In-book reference : Book 26, Hadith 16
English translation : Vol. 3, Book 24, Hadith 1876
Narrated Abu Sa'eed:

"The Prophet (ﷺ) prohibited mixing of unripe dates and dates, and mixing of raisins and dates (for making Nabidh), and he prohibited the jars that Nabidh is made in."

He said: There are narrations on this topic from Anas, Jabir, Abu Qatadah, Ibn 'Abbas, Umm Salamah, and Ma'bad bin Ka'b from his mother.

[Abu 'Eisa said:] This Hadith is Hasan Sahih.

Reference : Jami` at-Tirmidhi 1877
In-book reference : Book 26, Hadith 17
English translation : Vol. 3, Book 24, Hadith 1877
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Chapter: What Has Been Related About It Being Disliked To Drink From Gold And Silver Vessels

Narrated Shu'bah bin Al-Hakam:

"I heard Ibn Abi Laila narrating that Hudhaifah asked for water, so someone brought him a vessel made from silver. He threw it, and said: 'I have indeed forbade him, but he refused to stop! Indeed the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) prohibited drinking from silver and gold vessels, and from wearing silk and Dibaj, and he (ﷺ) said: "If is for them in this world, and for you in the Hereafter."

He said: There are narrations on this topic from Umm Salamah, Al-Bara', and 'Aishah.

[Abu 'Eisa said:] This Hadith is Hasan Sahih.

Reference : Jami` at-Tirmidhi 1878
In-book reference : Book 26, Hadith 18
English translation : Vol. 3, Book 24, Hadith 1878
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Chapter: What Has Been Related About The Prohibition Of Drinking While Standing

Narrated Qatadah:

From Anas: "The Prophet (ﷺ) prohibited that a man should drink while standing." (Qatadah said:) So it was said: "And eating ?" He (Anas) said: "That is worse."

[Abu 'Eisa said:] This Hadith is Hasan Sahih.

Reference : Jami` at-Tirmidhi 1879
In-book reference : Book 26, Hadith 19
English translation : Vol. 3, Book 24, Hadith 1879
Narrated Ibn 'Umar:

"We would eat during the time of the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) while we were walking, and we would drink while we were standing."

[Abu 'Eisa said:] This Hadith is Hasan Sahih Gharib as a narration of 'Ubaidullah bin 'Umar, from Nafi', from Ibn 'Umar. 'Imran bin Hudair reported this Hadith from Abu Al-Bazari, from Ibn 'Umar. Abu Al-Bazari's name is Yazid bin 'Utarid.

Reference : Jami` at-Tirmidhi 1880
In-book reference : Book 26, Hadith 20
English translation : Vol. 3, Book 24, Hadith 1880
Narrated Al-Jarud bin Al-'Ala':

"The Prophet (ﷺ) prohibited drinking while standing."

And there are narrations on this topic from Abu Sa'eed, Abu Hurairah, and Anas. And this Hadith is Hasan Gharib. This Hadith was reported from other narrators, from Sa'eed, from Qatadah, from Abu Muslim, from Al-Jarud, that the Prophet (ﷺ) said: "The Muslim's wandering (animal) stirs the Fire." Al-Jarud bin Al-Mu'alla is called Ibn Al-'Al' but what is correct is Al-Mu'alla.

Reference : Jami` at-Tirmidhi 1881
In-book reference : Book 26, Hadith 21
English translation : Vol. 3, Book 24, Hadith 1881
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Chapter: What Has Been Related About The Permission For Drinking While Standing

Narrated Ibn 'Abbas:

"The Prophet (ﷺ) drank from Zamzam while he was standing."

He said: There are narrations on this topic from 'Ali, Sa'd, 'Abdullah bin 'Amr and 'Aishah.

[Abu 'Eisa said:] This Hadith is Hasan Sahih.

Reference : Jami` at-Tirmidhi 1882
In-book reference : Book 26, Hadith 22
English translation : Vol. 3, Book 24, Hadith 1882
Narrated 'Amr bin Shu'aib:

From his father, from his grandfather who said: "I saw the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) drinking while standing and sitting."

[Abu 'Eisa said:] This Hadith is Hasan Sahih.

Reference : Jami` at-Tirmidhi 1883
In-book reference : Book 26, Hadith 23
English translation : Vol. 3, Book 24, Hadith 1883
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Chapter: What Has Been Related About Breathing Into The Vessel

Narrated Anas bin Malik:

That the Prophet (ﷺ) would breathe three times in the vessel and say: "It is more wholesome and thirst quenching."

[Abu 'Eisa said:] This Hadith is Hasan Gharib. Hisham Ad-Dastawa'i reported it from Abu 'Isam, from Anas.

Reference : Jami` at-Tirmidhi 1884
In-book reference : Book 26, Hadith 24
English translation : Vol. 3, Book 24, Hadith 1884
Narrated 'Azrah bin Thabit:

From Thumamah, from Anas that: "The Prophet (ﷺ) would breathe three times in the vessel."

Another chain from Anas bin Malik: "The Prophet (ﷺ) would breathe three times in the vessel."

He said: This Hadith is Hasan Sahih.

Reference : Jami` at-Tirmidhi 1884 b
In-book reference : Book 26, Hadith 25
English translation : Vol. 3, Book 24, Hadith 1884
Narrated Ibn 'Abbas:

That the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said: "Let none of you drink all at once like the camel. But drink two or three times, mentioning Allah's Name when you drink, and praising Him when you (finish)."

[Abu 'Eisa said:] This Hadith is Gharib. Yazid bin Sinan Al-Jazari is Abu Farwah Ar-Ruhawi.

Reference : Jami` at-Tirmidhi 1885
In-book reference : Book 26, Hadith 26
English translation : Vol. 3, Book 24, Hadith 1885
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Chapter: What Has Been Related About Drinking With Two Breaths

Narrated Ibn 'Abbas:

"When the Prophet (ﷺ) drank, he would breathe two times."

[Abu 'Eisa said:] This Hadith is Hasan Gharib, we do not know of it except as a narration of Rishdin bin Kuraib.

He said: I asked [Abu Muhammad] 'Abdullah bin 'Abdur-Rahman about Rishdin bin Kuraib: "Is he stronger (in narration), or Muhammad bin Kuraib?" He said: "Neither are better to me. Rishdin bin Kuraib is preferred over them to me." He said: I asked Muhammad bin Isma'il about this, so he said: "Muhammad bin Kuraib is preferred over Rishdin bin Kuraib." To me, the correct view is what Abu Muhammad 'Abdullah bin 'Abdur-Rahman said: Rishdin bin Kuraib is more preferred and he is elder. He lived to see Ibn 'Abbas, and they are brothers, and they both have Munkar narrations in their reports."

Reference : Jami` at-Tirmidhi 1886
In-book reference : Book 26, Hadith 27
English translation : Vol. 3, Book 24, Hadith 1886
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Chapter: What Has Been Related About It Being Disliked To Blow Into The Drink

Narrated Abu Sa’id Al Khudri :

That the Prophet (ﷺ) prohibited blowing into the drink. A man said: "What about if one sees something floating in the vessel?" He said: "Spill it out (removing that)." He said: "I can not drink in one breath." He said: "Then remove the cup away from your mouth."

[Abu 'Eisa said:] This Hadith is Hasan Sahih.

Reference : Jami` at-Tirmidhi 1887
In-book reference : Book 26, Hadith 28
English translation : Vol. 3, Book 24, Hadith 1887
Narrated Ibn 'Abbas:

"The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) prohibited breathing in the vessel, or blowing into it."

[Abu 'Eisa said:] This Hadith is Hasan Sahih.

Reference : Jami` at-Tirmidhi 1888
In-book reference : Book 26, Hadith 29
English translation : Vol. 3, Book 24, Hadith 1888
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Chapter: What Has Been Related About It Being Disliked To Breath Into The Vessel

Narrated 'Abdullah bin Abi Qatadah:

From his father, that the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said: "When one of you drinks, then do not breathe into the vessel."

[Abu 'Eisa said:] This Hadith is Hasan Sahih.

Reference : Jami` at-Tirmidhi 1889
In-book reference : Book 26, Hadith 30
English translation : Vol. 3, Book 24, Hadith 1889
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Chapter: What Has Been Related About The Prohibition Of Beding The Mouths Of Water-Skins

'Ubaidullah bin 'Abdullah narrated a report (of the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) from Abu Sa'eed, that he prohibited bending the mouths of the water-skins.

He said:

There are narrations on this topic from Jabir, Ibn 'Abbas, and Abu Hurairah.

[Abu 'Eisa said:] This Hadith is Hasan Sahih.

Reference : Jami` at-Tirmidhi 1890
In-book reference : Book 26, Hadith 31
English translation : Vol. 3, Book 24, Hadith 1890
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Chapter: What Has Been Related Permitting That

Narrated 'Eisa bin 'Abdullah bin Unais:

From his father who said: "I saw the Prophet (ﷺ) standing at a hanging water-skin, so he bent it, then drank from it."

He said: There is something on this topic from Umm Salamah.

[Abu 'Eisa said:] The chain of this Hadith is not Sahih. 'Abdullah bin 'Umar Al-'Umari (a narrator in the chain) was graded weak due to his memory, and I do not know if he heard from 'Eisa or not.

Reference : Jami` at-Tirmidhi 1891
In-book reference : Book 26, Hadith 32
English translation : Vol. 3, Book 24, Hadith 1891
Narrated 'Abdur-Rahman bin Abi 'Amrah:

From his grandmother Kabshah who said: "The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) entered upon me. He drank from a hanging water-skin while standing. So I went to its mouth and cut it off."

[Abu 'Eisa said:] This Hadith is Hasan Sahih Gharib. Yazid bin Yazid bin Jabir is the brother of 'Adbur-Rahman bin Yazid bin Jabir. He died earlier than him.

Reference : Jami` at-Tirmidhi 1892
In-book reference : Book 26, Hadith 33
English translation : Vol. 3, Book 24, Hadith 1892
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Chapter: What Has Been Related About Those On The Right Have More Right To The Drink

Narrated Anas bin Malik:

"The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) was brought some milk which was mixed with some water. On his right was a Bedouin and on his left was Abu Bakr. So he drank, then he gave it to the Bedouin and said: 'The right, then the right.'"

He said: There are narrations on this topic from Ibn 'Abbas, Sahl bin Sa'd, Ibn 'Umar, and 'Abdullah bin Busr.

[Abu 'Eisa said:] This Hadith is Hasan Sahih.

Reference : Jami` at-Tirmidhi 1893
In-book reference : Book 26, Hadith 34
English translation : Vol. 3, Book 24, Hadith 1893
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Chapter: What Has Been Related About The One Providing Water For People Is The Last Of Them To Drink

Narrated Abu Qatadah:

That the Prophet (ﷺ) said: "The one providing water for people is the last of them to drink."

He said: There is something on this topic from Ibn Abi Awfa.

[Abu 'Eisa said:] This Hadith is Hasan Sahih.

Reference : Jami` at-Tirmidhi 1894
In-book reference : Book 26, Hadith 35
English translation : Vol. 3, Book 24, Hadith 1894
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Chapter: What Has Been Related About Which Drink Was The Most Beloved To The Messenger Of Allah (saws)

Narrated 'Aishah:

"The drink most beloved to the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) was the sweet, cool drink."

[Abu 'Eisa said:] This was reported similarly by more than one narrator from Ibn 'Uyainah from Ma'mar, from Az-Zuhri, from 'Urwah from 'Aishah. What is correct what was reported by Az-Zuhri from the Prophet (ﷺ) in Mursal form.

Reference : Jami` at-Tirmidhi 1895
In-book reference : Book 26, Hadith 36
English translation : Vol. 3, Book 24, Hadith 1895
Narrated Az-Zuhri:

"The Prophet (ﷺ) was asked: 'Which drink is the best ?' He said: 'The sweet, cool drink."

[Abu 'Eisa said:] This is how 'Abdur-Razzaq reported it from Ma'mar, from Az-Zuhri, from the Prophet (ﷺ) in Mursal form. This is more correct that the narration of Ibn 'Uyainah (no. 1895).

Reference : Jami` at-Tirmidhi 1896
In-book reference : Book 26, Hadith 37
English translation : Vol. 3, Book 24, Hadith 1896