What is Sahih al-Bukhari 5418 about?

This hadith from Sahih al-Bukhari (Book of Drinks), narrated by Narrated Thumama bin `Abdullah:, states: "Anas used to breathe twice or thrice in the vessel (while drinking) and used to say that the Prophet; used to take three breaths while drinking."

Is this hadith authentic?

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

Which collection is this hadith from?

This hadith is from Sahih al-Bukhari, which contains 7,277 hadiths across 97 books. It is hadith number 5418 in the Book of Drinks.

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Sahih al-Bukhari #5418

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 أَبُو عَاصِمٍ، وَأَبُو نُعَيْمٍ قَالاَ حَدَّثَنَا عَزْرَةُ بْنُ ثَابِتٍ، قَالَ أَخْبَرَنِي ثُمَامَةُ بْنُ عَبْدِ اللَّهِ، قَالَ كَانَ أَنَسٌ يَتَنَفَّسُ فِي الإِنَاءِ مَرَّتَيْنِ أَوْ ثَلاَثًا، وَزَعَمَ أَنَّ النَّبِيَّ صلى الله عليه وسلم كَانَ يَتَنَفَّسُ ثَلاَثًا‏.‏

Anas used to breathe twice or thrice in the vessel (while drinking) and used to say that the Prophet; used to take three breaths while drinking.

Narrated by Narrated Thumama bin `Abdullah:

Context

In this hadith, Anas bin Malik narrates how he observed the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ breathing into a vessel while drinking. He mentions that the Prophet ﷺ would take two or three breaths while drinking, which reflects a practice of moderation and etiquette in consuming beverages. This hadith emphasizes the importance of mindful drinking and the manner in which one should conduct themselves during such acts.

Modern Application

When drinking water today, we can adopt this practice by taking breaks between sips. This not only allows for better digestion but also promotes a sense of mindfulness and appreciation for the act of drinking, encouraging us to slow down and enjoy our beverages.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Drinking Etiquette because it illustrates the proper manner of drinking as practiced by the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ.

Drinking Etiquette