What is Sahih Muslim 5143 about?

This hadith from Sahih Muslim (Book of The Book of Drinks), narrated by Ibn Abbas reported:, states: "I served. (water of) Zamzam to Allah's Messenger (ﷺ), and he drank it while standing."

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 Muslim, which contains 7,459 hadiths across 57 books. It is hadith number 5143 in the Book of The Book of Drinks.

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Sahih Muslim #5143

The Book of Drinks

Sahih

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

وَحَدَّثَنَا أَبُو كَامِلٍ الْجَحْدَرِيُّ، حَدَّثَنَا أَبُو عَوَانَةَ، عَنْ عَاصِمٍ، عَنِ الشَّعْبِيِّ، عَنِ ابْنِ، عَبَّاسٍ قَالَ سَقَيْتُ رَسُولَ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم مِنْ زَمْزَمَ فَشَرِبَ وَهُوَ قَائِمٌ ‏.‏

I served. (water of) Zamzam to Allah's Messenger (ﷺ), and he drank it while standing.

Narrated by Ibn Abbas reported:

Context

This hadith recounts an incident where Ibn Abbas served the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ water from the well of Zamzam while he was standing. This act highlights the significance of Zamzam water in Islamic tradition and the Prophet's practice of drinking it in a standing position, which may reflect a sense of respect and honor for this sacred water.

Modern Application

When drinking water today, especially in communal settings, one might consider the etiquette of how and when to drink. This hadith serves as a reminder to appreciate the sources of our sustenance and to adopt respectful practices when consuming food and drink.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Drinking Etiquette because it illustrates the Prophet's ﷺ practice of drinking Zamzam water while standing, emphasizing the importance of proper conduct in such acts.

Drinking Etiquette