Is this hadith authentic?

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 Muslim, which contains 7,459 hadiths across 57 books. It is hadith number 5149 in the Book of The Book of Drinks.

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Q: What is Sahih Muslim 5149 about?

This hadith from Sahih Muslim (Book of The Book of Drinks) states: "Anas reported that Allah's Messenger (ﷺ) used to breathe three times in the course of a drink (i. e. he drank in three gulps)."

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 قُتَيْبَةُ بْنُ سَعِيدٍ، وَأَبُو بَكْرِ بْنُ أَبِي شَيْبَةَ قَالاَ حَدَّثَنَا وَكِيعٌ، عَنْ عَزْرَةَ، بْنِ ثَابِتٍ الأَنْصَارِيِّ عَنْ ثُمَامَةَ بْنِ عَبْدِ اللَّهِ بْنِ أَنَسٍ، عَنْ أَنَسٍ، أَنَّ رَسُولَ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم كَانَ يَتَنَفَّسُ فِي الإِنَاءِ ثَلاَثًا ‏.‏

Anas reported that Allah's Messenger (ﷺ) used to breathe three times in the course of a drink (i. e. he drank in three gulps).

Context

In this hadith, Anas reports that the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) would breathe three times while drinking, taking small gulps instead of one large one. This practice emphasizes moderation and mindfulness during the act of drinking, encouraging a more deliberate approach to consumption. The takeaway is the importance of etiquette and consideration in everyday actions.

Modern Application

When drinking water today, we can adopt the practice of taking smaller sips instead of gulping down large amounts at once. This not only enhances our enjoyment of the drink but also promotes better digestion and hydration habits.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Drinking Etiquette because it illustrates the manner in which the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) approached drinking.

Drinking Etiquette