Sunan Ibn Majah #3170

Chapters on Drinks
Da'if

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

حَدَّثَنَا أَحْمَدُ بْنُ عَبْدَةَ، وَسُوَيْدُ بْنُ سَعِيدٍ، قَالاَ حَدَّثَنَا حَمَّادُ بْنُ زَيْدٍ، عَنْ ثَابِتٍ الْبُنَانِيِّ، عَنْ عَبْدِ اللَّهِ بْنِ رَبَاحٍ، عَنْ أَبِي قَتَادَةَ، قَالَ قَالَ رَسُولُ اللَّهِ ـ صلى الله عليه وسلم ـ ‏ "‏ سَاقِي الْقَوْمِ آخِرُهُمْ شُرْبًا ‏"‏ ‏.‏
“The oen who serves water to others should be the last one to drink from it.”
Narrated by It was narrated from Abu Qatadah that the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said:

Context

In this hadith, the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) emphasizes the importance of humility and consideration for others when serving water. By stating that the one who serves should be the last to drink, he teaches a valuable lesson about prioritizing the needs of others over one's own desires. This principle fosters a sense of community and respect among individuals.

Modern Application

In today's world, this principle can be applied in various social settings, such as during gatherings or events where food and drinks are served. By ensuring that hosts or servers partake last, it demonstrates thoughtfulness and care for guests, enhancing the overall experience for everyone involved.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Drinking Etiquette because it highlights the importance of serving others before oneself.

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This hadith is #3170 from Sunan Ibn Majah, in the Book of Chapters on Drinks. It is graded Da'if and narrated by It was narrated from Abu Qatadah that the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said:.

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