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Drinking Water While Sitting in Three Sips
Difficulty:Easy
Just a habit change
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The Sunnah
The Prophet ﷺ forbade drinking while standing and instructed drinking in three breaths/sips, saying Bismillah before and Alhamdulillah after.
Source: Sahih Muslim 2024
The Science
Drinking while seated allows better kidney filtration and reduces the risk of acid reflux. Drinking in small sips rather than gulping aids proper hydration absorption and prevents bloating.
How to Practice
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Sit down before drinking
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Say "Bismillah"
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Drink in three separate sips, breathing between each
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Say "Alhamdulillah" when finished
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Look into the cup before drinking
Muslims revived this Sunnah
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