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This hadith is graded Sahih. Sahih hadiths are considered the most authentic grade in hadith classification.

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This hadith is from Jami` at-Tirmidhi, which contains 4,053 hadiths across 49 books. It is hadith number 1958 in the Book of The Book on Drinks.

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Jami` at-Tirmidhi #1958

Q: What is Jami` at-Tirmidhi 1958 about?

This hadith from Jami` at-Tirmidhi (Book of The Book on Drinks), narrated by Narrated 'Abdur-Rahman bin Abi 'Amrah:, states: "From his grandmother Kabshah who said: "The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) entered upon me. He drank from a hanging water-skin while standing. So I went to its mouth and cut it off." This Hadith is Hasan S…"

The Book on Drinks

Sahih

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

حَدَّثَنَا ابْنُ أَبِي عُمَرَ، حَدَّثَنَا سُفْيَانُ، عَنْ يَزِيدَ بْنِ يَزِيدَ بْنِ جَابِرٍ، عَنْ عَبْدِ الرَّحْمَنِ بْنِ أَبِي عَمْرَةَ، عَنْ جَدَّتِهِ، كَبْشَةَ قَالَتْ دَخَلَ عَلَىَّ رَسُولُ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم فَشَرِبَ مِنْ فِي قِرْبَةٍ مُعَلَّقَةٍ قَائِمًا فَقُمْتُ إِلَى فِيهَا فَقَطَعْتُهُ ‏.‏ قَالَ أَبُو عِيسَى هَذَا حَدِيثٌ حَسَنٌ صَحِيحٌ غَرِيبٌ ‏.‏ وَيَزِيدُ بْنُ يَزِيدَ بْنِ جَابِرٍ هُوَ أَخُو عَبْدِ الرَّحْمَنِ بْنِ يَزِيدَ بْنِ جَابِرٍ وَهُوَ أَقْدَمُ مِنْهُ مَوْتًا ‏.‏

From his grandmother Kabshah who said: "The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) entered upon me. He drank from a hanging water-skin while standing. So I went to its mouth and cut it off." This Hadith is Hasan Sahih Gharib. Yazid bin Yazid bin Jabir is the brother of 'Adbur-Rahman bin Yazid bin Jabir. He died earlier than him.

Narrated by Narrated 'Abdur-Rahman bin Abi 'Amrah:

Context

In this narration, the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) is described drinking from a hanging water-skin while standing. This action illustrates the Prophet's practicality and adaptability in everyday situations. The hadith also highlights the importance of hydration and the various ways it can be achieved, even in less conventional manners.

Modern Application

Today, this can be seen in how people often drink water on the go, whether from bottles or other containers. It serves as a reminder that staying hydrated is essential, and it can be done in various ways that fit our lifestyles.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Prophetic Etiquette and Standing While Drinking because it provides insight into the Prophet's practices regarding drinking and emphasizes the etiquette associated with it.

Prophetic Etiquette Standing While Drinking