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Covering Food and Drink
Difficulty:Easy
1 minutes
sahih
The Sunnah
The Prophet ﷺ said: "Cover the vessels and tie the water-skins, for there is a night in the year when pestilence descends, and it does not pass an uncovered vessel or an untied water-skin but that some of that pestilence falls into it."
Source: Sahih Muslim 2014
The Science
Keeping food and drink covered protects them from dust, insects, and contamination, supporting hygiene and safety.
How to Practice
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Cover pots, plates, and cups when not in use
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Seal water containers properly
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Mention the name of Allah when covering
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Make it a nightly habit before sleep
Muslims revived this Sunnah
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