Sahih Muslim #5145

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 سُرَيْجُ بْنُ يُونُسَ، حَدَّثَنَا هُشَيْمٌ، أَخْبَرَنَا عَاصِمٌ الأَحْوَلُ، ح وَحَدَّثَنِي يَعْقُوبُ، الدَّوْرَقِيُّ وَإِسْمَاعِيلُ بْنُ سَالِمٍ - قَالَ إِسْمَاعِيلُ أَخْبَرَنَا وَقَالَ، يَعْقُوبُ حَدَّثَنَا - هُشَيْمٌ، حَدَّثَنَا عَاصِمٌ الأَحْوَلُ، وَمُغِيرَةُ، عَنِ الشَّعْبِيِّ، عَنِ ابْنِ عَبَّاسٍ، أَنَّ رَسُولَ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم شَرِبَ مِنْ زَمْزَمَ وَهُوَ قَائِمٌ ‏.‏
Ibn 'Abbas reported that Allah's Apostle (ﷺ) drank (water) from Zamzam while he was standing.

Context

In this hadith, Ibn 'Abbas narrates an incident where the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ drank from the water of Zamzam while standing. This act highlights the significance of Zamzam water, which is considered sacred and is often sought after by pilgrims. The takeaway from this hadith is the Prophet's actions, which serve as a model for followers in their daily practices.

Modern Application

Today, the practice of drinking Zamzam water is often associated with spiritual significance, especially during Hajj and Umrah. Many Muslims bring Zamzam water back home, sharing it with family and friends as a blessing. The act of drinking while standing can also remind us of the importance of being mindful and present during meals.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Drinking Etiquette because it illustrates a specific manner in which the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ consumed water.

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This hadith is #5145 from Sahih Muslim, in the Book of The Book of Drinks. It is graded Sahih.

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