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Jami` at-Tirmidhi #1949

Q: What is Jami` at-Tirmidhi 1949 about?

This hadith from Jami` at-Tirmidhi (Book of The Book on Drinks), narrated by Narrated Anas bin Malik:, states: "That the Prophet (ﷺ) would breathe three times in the vessel and say: "It is more wholesome and thirst quenching." This Hadith is Hasan Gharib. Hisham Ad-Dastawa'i reported it from Abu 'Isam, from…"

The Book on Drinks

The Arabic includes the chain of narration (sanad) and the collector's commentary; the English translation shows the Prophet's words only.

حَدَّثَنَا قُتَيْبَةُ، وَيُوسُفُ بْنُ حَمَّادٍ، قَالاَ حَدَّثَنَا عَبْدُ الْوَارِثِ بْنُ سَعِيدٍ، عَنْ أَبِي عِصَامٍ، عَنْ أَنَسِ بْنِ مَالِكٍ، أَنَّ النَّبِيَّ صلى الله عليه وسلم كَانَ يَتَنَفَّسُ فِي الإِنَاءِ ثَلاَثًا وَيَقُولُ ‏ "‏ هُوَ أَمْرَأُ وَأَرْوَى ‏"‏ ‏.‏ قَالَ أَبُو عِيسَى هَذَا حَدِيثٌ حَسَنٌ غَرِيبٌ ‏.‏ وَرَوَاهُ هِشَامٌ الدَّسْتَوَائِيُّ عَنْ أَبِي عِصَامٍ عَنْ أَنَسٍ ‏.‏ وَرَوَى عَزْرَةُ بْنُ ثَابِتٍ، عَنْ ثُمَامَةَ، عَنْ أَنَسٍ، أَنَّ النَّبِيَّ صلى الله عليه وسلم كَانَ يَتَنَفَّسُ فِي الإِنَاءِ ثَلاَثًا ‏.‏

That the Prophet (ﷺ) would breathe three times in the vessel and say: "It is more wholesome and thirst quenching." This Hadith is Hasan Gharib. Hisham Ad-Dastawa'i reported it from Abu 'Isam, from Anas.

Narrated by Narrated Anas bin Malik:

Context

This hadith describes the practice of the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) in drinking, specifically that he would breathe into the vessel three times. This practice emphasizes cleanliness and mindfulness in consumption, reflecting a broader principle of etiquette in daily activities.

Modern Application

In modern life, this principle can be applied by being mindful of our eating and drinking habits. Practicing good etiquette can enhance our experiences and promote health and well-being.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Drinking Etiquette and Blessings in Food because it emphasizes the importance of mindfulness and cleanliness in consuming food and drink.

Drinking Etiquette Blessings in Food