That he was in a gathering where the Messenger of Allah was present and he said: "I used to forbid you to eat the sacrificial mea for more than three days, but now eat it, give it to others and store it for as long as you want. And I told you not to make Nabidh in these containers: Ad-Dubba', Al-Muzaqqat, An-Naqir, and Al-Hantam. But now make Nabidh in whatever you want, but avoid everything that intoxicates. And I forbade you to visit graves, but now whoever want to visit them, let him do so, but do not utter anything which is not suitable."
The Book of Funerals - Sunan an-Nasa'i 2033
This narration from the Messenger of Allah contains three important legal rulings where earlier restrictions were lifted while maintaining core Islamic principles. The Prophet first addresses sacrificial meat, initially limited to three days consumption, now permitted without time restriction while encouraging charity and personal use.
Scholarly Commentary on Vessels
The prohibition against using specific containers (Ad-Dubba', Al-Muzaqqat, An-Naqir, Al-Hantam) for Nabidh (date wine) was lifted because these vessels were typically used for intoxicants. The permanent prohibition remains on anything causing intoxication, regardless of container.
Grave Visiting Permissibility
The initial prohibition against visiting graves was to prevent newly converted Muslims from pre-Islamic practices. Once Islamic monotheism was established, visitation was permitted as a reminder of death and hereafter. The prohibition against inappropriate speech remains absolute to maintain proper Islamic conduct.
Legal Wisdom in Gradual Legislation
This hadith demonstrates the wisdom of gradual legal revelation in Islam. Restrictions were initially imposed to wean people from pre-Islamic habits, then eased once proper understanding was established. The core principles - avoiding waste, intoxication, and inappropriate speech - remain permanently binding.