Hadith About Drinking Water While Standing
The hadith on drinking water while standing mentions the Islamic guidance and etiquette for drinking water. There are several traditions in which the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) drank while standing. But there are other hadiths which tell Muslims to drink while sitting. These narrations are mentioned by the Islamic scholars in the exposition of the proper way of drinking water in Islam. The knowledge of the related hadith helps Muslims to learn the Sunnah and practice the Islamic etiquette in their daily lives.
Hadith About Drinking Water While Standing
Abu Hurraira narrated that the Prophet (S.A.W.) said
"None of you should drink standing; and if anyone forgets, he must vomit."
(Sahih Muslim 153)
Islamic Teaching About Drinking Water While Standing
Islam prescribes good manners for Muslims in using water. A few hadiths say drinking while sitting is encouraged, and other authentic hadiths state that the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) did drink standing in some instances. Thus, the sitting position is preferred by many scholars, while the standing position is not regarded as haram. Muslims may sit wherever possible and drink in a relaxed manner according to the Sunnah. There appears to be flexibility in this regard, as evidenced by the different narrations.
The Sunnah Way of Drinking Water
- The Sunnah of drinking water is when it is taken while sitting down, if possible
- Say Bismillah, and take water slowly, drinking in three breaths
- It is recommended that Muslims use the right hand to drink and give praise to Allah after drinking by saying Alhamdulillah.
Is it haram to drink water while standing?
No, it's not haram to drink water while standing.
What if we forget to sit down while drinking water?
It is not a sin to drink water in a standing position. If you forget, that’s okay.
On what occasions Prophet (S.A.W.) drink water while standing?
While drinking Zamzam water near Ka’aba, while performing wudu and while traveling.