Q&A for How to Drink Water According to Islamic Sunnah

Drinking water before food is beneficial and in accordance with Sunnah.

Gulping down water can choke the esophagus. Giving breathing pauses help the esophageal muscles to relax.

Yes, it provides many benefits, such as removal of toxins and in loss of weight.

You drink water in three sips, which is three pauses according to Sunnah. Make sure you say bismillah before drinking and sit while you are drinking.

According to Sheikh Assim al Hakeem, there's no sunnah regarding this. You can do it if you want, or forgo it if you want. Either is fine and permissible. It is haram to claim that drinking water on an empty stomach (or rather not doing so) is from the sunnah.

As far as I am aware, there is no preference with regards to the temperature of water. For example, when asked about using warm or cold water for ablution, the scholars replied that you can use whatever is best and easy for you, because Allah "intends for you ease, and He does not want to make things difficult for you".

You drink three sips, with a breath between each one. If you have to breathe while drinking, this means you are drinking too much in one go.

If you're concerned about your kidneys, I strongly recommend that you go to a doctor or hospital to get them checked.

It was proven that the Prophet (blessings and peace of Allaah be upon him) forbade drinking from the mouth of the waterskin. Narrated by al-Bukhaari (5628) and Muslim (5629) from the hadeeth of Abu Hurayrah and Ibn ‘Abbaas (may Allaah be pleased with them). However, there is no mention of a specific container used.

This narration causes some reluctance for believers because if they stand up, they have to literally vomit the water back out. It can be interpreted also as spitting the water out if one realizes while it is in the mouth. However, the general consensus is that one should not stand up and drink because the devil is drinking with them. If they realize, they should ask for forgiveness and sit down and drink.

Religious, following the ways of the Prophet Muhammad (SAW).

Drinking water while sitting down is sunnah. Make sure to drink with a clean cup and try drinking the water in 3 breaths. Remember to say "bismillah" before drinking and "alhamdulillah" after you finish drinking.

Yes, that is fine.

The sunnah does not mention anything in particular about drinking water before or after eating. It is something that has no ruling, and is a "mubah" action, meaning permitted, neutral or indifferent. The sunnah is to drink water while sitting down and in three breaths.

There are no ideal times to drink water according to the sunnah. You should just drink with three sips, moving the cup away and breathing before taking another sip.

It is not recommended to intake more than 3 liters of water per day, according to scientific research. However, depending on one's height, weight, etc., even 2 liters can be considered a limit not to be exceeded.

It doesn't matter. You can do whichever, as neither is mentioned in the sunnah.

There is no specific ruling on this, but it is considered general etiquette not to eat or drink noisily, as this is how animals eat, and we should not behave like animals in the way that we eat or drink.

As long as you are only going to drink from that bottle, it's permissible to drink from a water bottle.

In the absence of more than one drinking glass per person, it is permissible to share drinking glasses. Nonetheless, know that this can spread viruses and bacteria, consequently leading to illnesses in many cases.

No, of course not. You can drink water whenever you like. However, it is sunnah to say "Bismillah" before drinks or food, and to take three sips gratefully whenever thirsty.

Drinking water before going to bed is fine. Just make sure to not drink so much that you end up having an accident while sleeping.

it is not a sin or haram but it is bad for your health and, as such, God doesn't recommend it.

You only have to sit down while drinking water at night so jins don't do bad things.

You should only drink water according to the requirements above, and uncertainty about the requirements should be discussed with your elders.

It is not prohibited to drink water in the morning on an empty stomach. The Sunnah doesn’t indicate any particular time of day that is better or worse to drink water.

There isn't any information in the Sunnah about which sip should be the biggest. It does specify, however, that gulping should always be avoided.

You can drink water anytime you are thirsty, as long as you drink according to the Sunnah outlined in this article.

You cannot drink water directly from the running water, you must first collect it in a container, or if completely necessary, your clean hands.

Yes, you should help teach your son to use his right hand to eat and drink. With practice he will get it, and it's a good habit to learn, especially from a young age.