Riyad as-Salihin, 757
Ibn 'Abbas (May Allah be pleased with them) reported:
The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said, "Do not drink in one gulp like a camel, but in two or three (gulps). Mention the Name of Allah (i.e., say Bismillah) when you start drinking and praise Him (i.e., say Al-hamdu lillah) after you have finished (drinking)." <b>[At- Tirmidhi]</b>.
وعن ابن عباس رضى الله عنهما قال: قال رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم:
لا تشربوا واحداً كشرب البعير، ولكن اشربوا مثنى وثلاث، وسموا إذا أنتم شربتم،واحمدوا إذا أنتم رفعتم
.((رواه الترمذي))
References1 variant
- In-Book Reference
- Book 2, Hadith 31
Sharh · explanationclick to expand
<b>Guidance from the Hadiths:</b><br>
1) The Sunnah in drinking is that one drinks three times from the vessel, for the Prophet (may Allah’s peace and blessings be upon him) said: “It is more wholesome, thirst-quenching, and healthier.” [Narrated by Abu Dāwūd]<br>
2) The Shariah calls for maintaining physical health. If water is drunk all at once, it may cause some harm. Yet, if it is drunk some at a time, this is better in quenching one’s thirst and further from causing harm.