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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 Sahih al-Bukhari, which contains 7,277 hadiths across 97 books. It is hadith number 1580 in the Book of Hajj (Pilgrimage).

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Sahih al-Bukhari #1580

Q: What is Sahih al-Bukhari 1580 about?

This hadith from Sahih al-Bukhari (Book of Hajj (Pilgrimage)), narrated by Narrated Ibn `Abbas:, states: "I gave Zamzam water to Allah's Messenger (ﷺ) and he drank it while standing. `Asim (a sub-narrator) said that `Ikrima took the oath that on that day the Prophet (ﷺ) had not been standing but riding a…"

Hajj (Pilgrimage)

Sahih

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

حَدَّثَنَا مُحَمَّدٌ ـ هُوَ ابْنُ سَلاَمٍ ـ أَخْبَرَنَا الْفَزَارِيُّ، عَنْ عَاصِمٍ، عَنِ الشَّعْبِيِّ، أَنَّ ابْنَ عَبَّاسٍ ـ رضى الله عنهما ـ حَدَّثَهُ قَالَ سَقَيْتُ رَسُولَ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم مِنْ زَمْزَمَ فَشَرِبَ وَهُوَ قَائِمٌ‏.‏ قَالَ عَاصِمٌ فَحَلَفَ عِكْرِمَةُ مَا كَانَ يَوْمَئِذٍ إِلاَّ عَلَى بَعِيرٍ‏.‏

I gave Zamzam water to Allah's Messenger (ﷺ) and he drank it while standing. `Asim (a sub-narrator) said that `Ikrima took the oath that on that day the Prophet (ﷺ) had not been standing but riding a camel.

Narrated by Narrated Ibn `Abbas:

Context

In this hadith, Ibn `Abbas narrates an incident where he provided Zamzam water to the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) while he was standing. This moment highlights the significance of Zamzam water, which is revered in Islamic tradition, and showcases the Prophet's (ﷺ) actions regarding drinking water during Hajj. The mention of the Prophet (ﷺ) drinking while standing illustrates a practical aspect of etiquette in such situations.

Modern Application

Today, when Muslims drink water, especially during Hajj or Umrah, they can remember the Prophet's (ﷺ) practice of drinking Zamzam water. This serves as a reminder to appreciate the blessings of water and to maintain proper etiquette while consuming it.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Hajj and Drinking Etiquette because it involves the act of drinking Zamzam water during the pilgrimage and highlights the proper manner of doing so.

Hajj Drinking Etiquette