7 Sunnah of ingesting water in Islam

There may be 7 Sunnah of ingesting water in Islam with their scientifically-proven advantages. Consuming water might be dangerous if not drunk correctly.

Consuming in a clear glass

It’s a sunnah of Prophet Muhammad ﷺ to look into the utensil earlier than ingesting water to make sure that the glass is clear and there’s no insect inside.

Prophet Muhammad ﷺ stated: You shouldn’t drink from a vessel at night time with out stirring it first except the vessel was coated. – Sunan Ibn Majah 3431

Recite Bismillah

It’s one other sunnah to recite بِسْمِ اللَّهِ الرَّحْمَنِ الرَّحِيم earlier than ingesting water. In actual fact, one ought to recite Bismillah earlier than each good deed. This fashion we reward Allah who gave us water to drink with out which survival is inconceivable. –

Prophet Muhammad ﷺ stated: Point out the Title of Allah (i.e., say Bismillah) while you begin ingesting water – Riyad as-Salihin 757.

Drink Water with the appropriate hand

Additionally it is a sunnah to drink water with both the appropriate hand or each fingers. Nevertheless, you shouldn’t drink water along with your left hand alone.

Prophet Muhammad ﷺ stated: Don’t eat along with your left hand, for Devil eats together with his left hand. – Sunan Ibn Majah 3268

Sit all the way down to drink water

It’s a sunnah of Prophet Muhammad ﷺ to take a seat all the way down to drink water. Consuming water whereas standing, strolling, and working is harmful as it may possibly slip into the oxygen tract. Nevertheless, in some situations, it’s also possible to drink water whereas standing.

Consuming in 3 breathes

As soon as shall drink water in three breathes: Consuming water in a single gulp is unhealthy.

Prophet Muhammad ﷺ stated: Don’t drink in a single gulp like a camel, however in two or three (gulps) – Riyad as-Salihin 757.

Don’t breathe within the glass

One other etiquette of ingesting water taught by Islam is to not breathe within the water utensil. 

Prophet Muhammad ﷺ stated:  whereas ingesting water you shouldn’t breathe within the ingesting utensil. – Sahih al-Bukhari 154

The science reveals that whereas we exhale in water, the carbon dioxide reacts with water leading to carbonic acid. Carbonic acid can alter our pH degree and might result in Acidosis. 

Recite Alhamdulillah

At all times recite “Alhamdulillah” /”الْحَمْدُ لِلَّهِ” [ (All) praise is (due) to Allah ] as soon as you’re achieved with ingesting water.

Prophet Muhammad ﷺ stated: say Alhamdulillah after you’re achieved with ingesting water. – Riyad as-Salihin 757.