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Not Breathing into the Drinking Vessel
Difficulty:Easy
Just a habit change
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The Sunnah
The Prophet ﷺ said: "When any one of you drinks, let him not breathe into the vessel."
Source: Sahih al-Bukhari 5630
The Science
Breathing out into a cup while drinking can contaminate the water. Pausing to breathe away from the vessel keeps the drink clean.
How to Practice
1
Take the cup away from your mouth to breathe
2
Never exhale into the water
3
Drink in three calm sips
4
Teach this manner to children
Muslims revived this Sunnah
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