The 9 Sunnah of Drinking Water

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There are 9 Sunnahs of drinking water:

Start Drinking Water With “Bismillah”

 

#1- Sit Down When Drinking Water

Water should be consumed in a sitting position.

Hadith Reference: Sahih Muslim: 2024(a)

#2- Don’t Drink Directly From a Water Pitcher

Pour some water into a cup or small dish, and drink from that.

Hadith Reference: Sahih Bukhari: 5627

#3- Hold the Cup In Your Right Hand

Never hold the cup or glass you’re drinking water from in your left hand.

Hadith Reference: Sahih Muslim: 2020(a)

#4- Don’t Drink From a Silver Or Gold Vessel

It is prohibited to drink water from a container that is made of silver or gold material.

Hadith Reference: Sahih Bukhari: 5633

#5- Say “Bismillah” Before Drinking Water

Before taking the first sip of water, you should always say “Bismillah,” according to the Sunnah.

Hadith Reference: Tirmidhi: 1885

#6- Don’t Breathe Into the Vessel

Similarly, it is the Prophet Muhammad (SAW)’s way never to breathe into the vessel you’re drinking water from.

Hadith Reference: Sahih Bukhari: 5630

#7- Drink Water In 3 Sips (Or More)

The Holy Prophet (PBUH) always drank water in (at least) three sips and also advised others to do the same.

Hadith Reference: Tirmidhi: 1885 

#8- Say “Alhamdulillah” After Drinking Water

Always praise Allah (SWT) after drinking water by saying “Alhamdulillah.”

Hadith Reference: Tirmidhi: 1885 

#9- Drink Last When Serving

The person serving water to others should be the last to drink it.

Hadith Reference: Ibn Majah: 3434

 

 

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