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Dua Before Drinking Water_ A Complete Guide with Meaning,Benefits,and Etiquettes

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:


بِسْمِ ٱللَّٰهِ ٱلرَّحْمَـٰنِ ٱلرَّحِيمِ

Transliteration: Bismillahir Rahmanir Raheem

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Translation in English : In the name of Allah, the Most Beneficent, the Most Merciful.

Translation in Urdu:

ترجمہ: اللہ کے نام سے جو بڑا مہربان نہایت رحم والا ہے۔

Dua After Drinking Water In Arabic:


اَلْحَمْدُ لِلّٰهِ الَّذِىْ سَقَانَا عَذْباً فُرَاتاً بِرَحْمَتِهِ وَلَمْ يَجْعَلْهُ مِلْحاً اُجَاجاً بِذُنُوْبِنَا

 


Transliteration:

  Alhamdulillahilladhi saqana ‘adhban furatan birahmatihi wa lam yaj’alhu milhan ujajan bidhunubina.

Translation in English :

All praise is due to Allah, who has given us fresh, sweet water to drink out of His mercy and has not made it salty or bitter due to our sins.

Translation in Urdu:

ترجمہ: تمام تعریفیں اللہ کے لیے ہیں جس نے ہمیں اپنی رحمت سے پینے کے لیے تازہ میٹھا پانی دیا اور ہمارے گناہوں کی وجہ سے اسے کھارا یا کڑوا نہیں کیا۔

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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:

“Do not drink in one gulp like a camel, but drink in two or three (gulps). Mention the Name of Allah (Bismillah) when you start drinking and praise Him (Alhamdulillah) after you have finished (drinking).”

(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,

“Do not drink while standing; if you forget, then vomit.”
(Sahih Muslim 2026)

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.

 

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