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Not Blowing on Hot Food or Drink
Difficulty:Easy
Just a habit change
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The Sunnah
The Prophet ﷺ forbade blowing into drinks. He also instructed to remove the vessel from the mouth when breathing between sips.
Source: Sunan Abu Dawud 3728
The Science
Microbiology research demonstrates that exhaled breath contains bacteria and droplets that can contaminate food and beverages. Studies on respiratory aerosols confirm that blowing on food transfers oral bacteria, increasing contamination risk especially in shared meals.
How to Practice
1
When food or drink is too hot, wait patiently for it to cool
2
Fan the food gently with your hand or a lid instead of blowing
3
Pour hot drinks between two cups to cool faster
4
Remove the cup from your mouth before exhaling between sips
Muslims revived this Sunnah
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