In the Name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful

‘Peace and Blessings of Allah be upon our beloved Prophet Muhammad (s.a.s), his blessed descendents and noble companions.’

                                                                     - Aameen.

SUNNATS OF DRINKING

S.1. Our Nabi (S.A.W) liked most (from drinks) that which was cold and sweet (this most probably refers to plain, sweet water; however, this could also refer to water which has been sweetened with honey, dates etc.) (Tirmidhi- S.K.-Vol. 1 : Pg. 206)

S.2. Nabi (S.A.W) preferred water that was left over from the previous day to water that was just taken out of the well.

(Bukhari-S.K. - Vol 1: Pg. 208)

Note: Caution should be exercised in ensuring that the water is properly covered if it is to be consumed the next day.

S.3. Nabi (S.A.W) said that the water is the leader, i.e. the best of all drinks, both in this world and the hereafter. (Kanzul ‘Ummal - S.K. - Vol 1: Pg. 208)

S.4. Nabi (S.A.W) used to have water mixed with honey (in the morning) and not eat thereafter but after the lapse of some time when he felt hungry. (Madarijoen Nubuwwah — S.K. - Vol 1 : Pg. 209-210)

S.5. Water and all other halal liquids should be consumed with the right hand as shaitaan uses the left hand for eating and drinking. (At-Targhib-S.K. -Vol. 1 : Pg 68)

S.6. Nabi (S.A.W) used to sip (pull) the water by means of his lips and tongue. He would not drop it into his mouth.

(Majma- ‘uz-Zawaid-S.K. - Vol. 1: Pg. 215)

S.7. Nabi (S.A.W) prohibited breathing into the container one is drinking from. (Bukhari-S.K.-Vol 1 :Pg.216)

S.8. When Nabi (S.A.W) used to put his lips to the container from which he was drinking he used to read BISMILLAH and when he used to separate his mouth from it, he recited ALHAMDULILLAH. He used to do that three times. (Jum ‘oel - Wasail- S.K. - Vol. 1: Pg. 217)

S.9. It is also a Sunnah if one says ‘BISMILLAH’ - (In the name of Allah) and ‘ ALHAMDULILLAH ’ - (All praise is due to Allah) once only at the beginning and end respectively. (Majma‘uz-Zawaid- S. K.— Vol. 1 : Pg. 217;

S.10. Our Nabi (S.A.W) prohibited drinking like camels in one gulp but encouraged drinking in two or three sips and he said begin drinking with BISMILLAH and end with ALHAMDULILLAH. (Tirmidhi-S.K. - Vol. 1 : Pg. 217

S.11. To sit and drink, our Nabi (S.A.W) has prohibited the drinking of water whilst Standing. (Muslim - S.K. - Vol. 1: Pg. 2 18

Note: Nabi (S.A.W) ordered a person to vomit that which he had drank whilst standing. (S .K .-V o l. 1: Pg. 218-219)

S.12. To stand and drink zamzam water and the water leftover after making Wudu. (Tirmidhi- S.K. - Vol. 1 : Pg. 219;)

S.13. To soak dates or grapes in water at night and to drink this solution in the morning. However, due to excessive heat if it ferments, it is not permissible to consume it as it shall then be haram. (Muslim-S.K.-Vol. 1 :Pg.2l3)

S.14. The person who serves others should himself take last. (Tirmidhi- S.K. - Vol. 1: Pg. 217-218);

S.15. The elderly should be made to begin, thereafter their serving should commence from the right.

(S.K.-Vol. 1 : Pg. 217-218);

S.16. To read the following Du’a after drinking or eating anything except milk:

Allahumma Baarik Lana Feehi Wa At‘imna Khairam-minhu.

O Allah grant us abundance in it and feed us that which is better than it also. (Tirmidhi- S.K.-Vol. 1 : Pg 226)

S.17. After drinking milk this Du’a should be read:

Allahumma Baarik Lana Feehi Wa Zid Minhu

O Allah grant us abundance in it (the milk) and increase it for us.

(Tirmidhi- S.K.-Vol. 1 :Pg.238)

S.18. After drinking water this du‘a could be read:

Alhamdulilldhil-ladhi Saqaanaa ‘Adhban Furaatam Birahmatihii

Wa Lam Yaj ‘alhu Milhan Ujaajam Bidhunubinaa.

All praise is due to Allah Who gave us fresh, sweet water (to drink) through His mercy and He did not make it salty or bitter due to our sins. (S.K. - Vol. 1: Pg. 238 - 239)

S.19. Our Nabi (S.A.W) had a wooden cup which had on its exterior a metal - he used to drink liquids from this.

(Jum 'oel Wasail - S.K. - Vol. 1 : Pg. 221)

In another narration it is reported that our Nabi (S.A.W) had a glass cup. (Ibn Majah - S.K. - Vol. 1: Pg. 221)

Note: Our Nabi generally drank from a wooden cup. In the narrations, mention is made of several wooden cups that he owned.

S.20. Not to drink from a big container e.g. water jug, bottle, etc. but rather from a tumbler or a cup.

S.21. One should not drink from the chipped end of the cup.

(Bukhari)

S.22. One should not breathe into the cup.

(Bukhari - S.K. VOL. 1 : Pg. 216)

S.23. Our Nabi (S.A.W) has prohibited the usage of gold and silver utensils. (Muslim - S.K. - Vol. 1: Pg. 220)

S.24. Drinking water after meals is not the Sunnah of our

Nabi (S.A.W) especially if the water is very hot or very cold as both are harmful. (Maddrij- S.K. - Vol. 1 : Pg. 214)

S.25. Nabi (S.A.W) drank pure milk as well as milk diluted with water. (Bukhari-S.K.-Vol. 1:Pg.212)

Note: It is a Sunnah to drink diluted milk but haram to sell such milk. That it deception as the purchaser is under the impression that the milk is pure.

S.26. To gargle after drinking milk. (Bukhari-S.K.-Vol. l :Pg.215)

S.27. Nabi (S.A.W) would not return the gift of milk.

(Tirmidhi - S.K. - Vol. 1 : Pg. 215;)

S.28. Our Nabi (S.A.W) has said that Allah is pleased with the person who recites, with every sip of water and morsel of food

ALHAMDULLILLAH, which means “All praise is due to Allah.” (Muslim - S.K. - Vol. 1 : Pg. 227)

S.29. When distributing (anything) in a gathering to begin with the most pious or eldest and then to distribute from the right. (S.K.-Vol. 1 : Pg. 218)

A/N :)

Well there ends the beautiful Sunnahs of Drinking, hope it benefits you loads and may we all earn fabulous rewards by practicing them Insha Allah! Aameen ;))))

With Duas and Salaam (Prayers and Peace),

          abdurRahman (Gudi ;))