Riyad as-Salihin, 767
An-Nazzal bin Sabrah (May Allah be pleased with him) reported:
'Ali bin Abu Talib (May Allah be pleased with him) arrived at Bab Ar-Rahbah (in Kufah) and drank water in a standing posture. Then he said: "I saw the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) doing what you have seen me doing." <b>[Al-Bukhari]</b>.
وعن النزال بن سبرة رضى الله عنه قال: أتى علي رضى الله عنه باب الرحبة فشرب قائماً، وقال: إني رأيت رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم فعل كما رأيتموني فعلت.((رواه البخارى))
References1 variant
- In-Book Reference
- Book 2, Hadith 41
Sharh · explanationclick to expand
<b>Guidance from the Hadiths:</b><br>
1) It is permissible to drink while standing in case of need, like in crowded places or when the source of water is high, as is the case in the preceding Hadith reported by Kabshah bint Thābit (764).<br>
2) If a scholar finds that people avoid something and he knows that it is permissible, he should clarify to them the correct ruling on this matter.<br>
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<b>Words in the Hadith:</b><br>
Al-Rahbah is an expanse of land. Here in the Hadith, it refers to Al-Rahbah of Kūfa.