Jami` at-Tirmidhi #1960

The Book on Drinks
Da'if

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

حَدَّثَنَا قُتَيْبَةُ، حَدَّثَنَا حَمَّادُ بْنُ زَيْدٍ، عَنْ ثَابِتٍ الْبُنَانِيِّ، عَنْ عَبْدِ اللَّهِ بْنِ رَبَاحٍ، عَنْ أَبِي قَتَادَةَ، عَنِ النَّبِيِّ صلى الله عليه وسلم قَالَ ‏ "‏ سَاقِي الْقَوْمِ آخِرُهُمْ شُرْبًا ‏"‏ ‏.‏ قَالَ وَفِي الْبَابِ عَنِ ابْنِ أَبِي أَوْفَى ‏.‏ قَالَ أَبُو عِيسَى هَذَا حَدِيثٌ حَسَنٌ صَحِيحٌ ‏.‏
That the Prophet (ﷺ) said: "The one providing water for people is the last of them to drink." He said: There is something on this topic from Ibn Abi Awfa. This Hadith is Hasan Sahih.
Narrated by Narrated Abu Qatadah:

Context

Abu Qatadah narrates that the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) stated that the one providing water for others should be the last to drink. This reflects the values of humility and service, emphasizing the importance of prioritizing the needs of others.

Modern Application

In everyday life, this principle encourages individuals to serve others selflessly, whether in social settings or communal activities, fostering a spirit of generosity and community.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Eating Etiquette and Hospitality in Islam because it highlights the importance of serving others and being considerate in communal settings.

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This hadith is #1960 from Jami` at-Tirmidhi, in the Book of The Book on Drinks. It is graded Da'if and narrated by Narrated Abu Qatadah:.

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