A person can’t survive more than 3 days without water, making every drink—be it tea, juices, or any liquid—a blessing given by Allah Ta’ala. Our Nabi ﷺ taught us to thank Allah through a simple dua before drinking water, rooted in Islamic teachings and filled with spiritual benefits. This Sunnah is a daily reminder of the benefiting mercy we often overlook in our routine acts.
Dua Before Drinking Water In Arabic:
Translation in Urdu:
Dua After Drinking Water In Arabic:
Transliteration:
Translation in English :
Translation in Urdu:
Some of the Prophet’s etiquettes about drinking:
1: Drink water in three gulps
Ibn Abbas r.a. Reported that the Messenger of Allah s.a.w. said:
(Sunan At-Tirmizi)
2. Setting While Drinking:
Sitting while drinking is part of the Sunnah and promotes both respect and better digestion. Our Nabi ﷺ encouraged this simple act as part of good manners and spiritual awareness.
The Prophet ﷺ said,
Health Benefits of Drinking Water the Prophetic Way:
Sit while drinking to help your stomach.
- Take small sips to avoid choking.
- Drink slowly to help your body hydrate well.
- These are the teachings of the Prophet ﷺ.
- They bring good health and show great wisdom.
- Even modern guidelines agree with this prophetic way.
