Sunnah of Drinking Water

According to the latest scientific research, drinking water in one gulp whilst standing leads to its rapid absorption, hence impairs the normal functioning of the kidneys and causes general body edema, especially edema of the foot (edema is swelling caused by excess fluid trapped in your body’s tissues).

Muslim narrated that Anas said that the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him) used to sip the water in three separate breaths and would say:
“This method quenches the thirst better and is more palatable and sanitary.’’

The method of drinking water in intervals is very beneficial for quenching the thirst. When the water enters the hot thirsty stomach in intervals, the second sip of water will quench the thirst left by the first, and the third will quench the thirst left by the first two.

In addition, this method is better suited for the temperate of the stomach, so as not to suddenly invade it with cold substances in one gush.

At-Tirmidhi narrated that the Prophet said:
“Do not drink in one breath just as the camel does. Rather, drink twice and thrice, and mention (Allah’s) Name before drinking and thank (Him) upon finishing.”