Sunnah is the way of life prescribed as normative for Muslims on the basis of the teachings and practices of the Islamic Prophet Muhammad (Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam) and interpretations of the Quran. It is necessary for all the Muslims around the world to follow Sunnah in every matter of their life. This article will guide you to drink water in proper way (In Accordance with Sunnah of Prophet Muhammad (Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam) and it is for all people around the world without the distinction of Muslims or Non-Muslims.
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1Take a clean glass and fill it with water according to your requirement. It is necessary that you don’t drink a lot of water at a time even if you’re very thirsty.- Prophet Muhammad(Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam) said: “Do not drink directly from a water pitcher (or any water container)”. (Hadith Bukhari)
- Drinking water is healthy but drinking it in an improper way is not. So the main thing is that you drink water according to your daily requirement (1.5-2 liters/day).
- Science proves that when a person drinks too much water in a short period of time, the kidneys cannot flush it out fast enough and the blood becomes waterlogged which can, strangely, become a cause of death.
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2Recite “Bismillah ir-Rahman ir-Rahim” / “بِسْمِ اللَّهِ الرَّحْمَٰنِ الرَّحِيمِ” (In the name of Allah , the Entirely Merciful, the Especially Merciful).- Prophet Muhammad (Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam) said:”When commencing to drink first recite Bismillah.” (Hadith Tirmidhi).
- By this act, we actually praise The Almighty Allah who gave us water to drink without which nobody can survive on earth.
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3Drink water with the right hand (Even if you are left-handed). Like most of other daily routine works are said to be performed with right hand, drinking water is also among them.- Prophet Muhammad (Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam) said:”Never eat and drink with the left hand because Shaytaan (Satan) eats with the left hand.” (Hadith Muslim)
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4Sit down and drink water (except for Zam Zam that is said to be drunk while standing). Everyone is in a hurry for something but that should not stop us from taking a moment to sit down and drink it in a healthy way.- Prophet Muhammad (Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam) said: “Sit down and drink.” (Hadith Muslim) and also said:
- “None of you should drink while standing; and if anyone forgets, he must vomit.”
- Science has proved that drinking water whilst standing or walking can cause Gastrointestinal Tract (GIT) damage, kidney damage, arthritis, nerve tension and other disorders.
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5Drink water taking three breathing pauses. It is prohibited to drink water in a single gulp, an act that we normally do when we are extremely thirsty.- Prophet Muhammad (Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam) said: ” Do not drink water only in one breath, but drink it in two or three breaths.”
- Scientific studies show that there are many harmful effects in drinking water in one breath.It can cause choking of esophagus. It especially weakens the muscles and nerves. It is also detrimental for the liver and stomach.
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6While drinking water, do not blow/exhale into the container. This one is an important etiquette of drinking water.- Abdullah Bin Abbas (Radi Allahu anhuma) narrates the Prophet of Allah (Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam) said, “Do not blow from your mouth into food and water.” (Rawahe Tibrani).
- Science shows that exhaling CO2 into a glass of water causes it to react and form carbonic acid that can disturb our internal environment causing a pH change. This, in worse condition, can lead to ‘Acidosis’ ( a condition where the blood has too much acid (or a very low base) and often causes decreased blood pH).
- Also look at water while drinking it.
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7Recite “Alhamdulillah” / “الْحَمْدُ لِلَّهِ” [ (All) praise is (due) to Allah ] after drinking water.- Prophet Muhammad (Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam) said: “Recite”Bismillah” before drinking and say “Alhamdulillah” after drinking.”
- This act is performed to praise The Almighty Allah for blessing us with water; colorless, odorless, tasteless yet the most important drink on the whole earth.
- SOURCE:
http://www.wikihow.com/Drink-Water-in-Accordance-with-Sunnah-of-Prophet-Muhammad-Sallallaho-Alaihi-Wasallam
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Is drinking while standing unhealthy?
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In Quora there is an answer that states:
Scientifically, drinking while standing lets water hit the lower part of the esophagus strongly, & by time this leads to a dilation and relaxation of the sphincter that connects the esophagus and stomach, which finally leads to a medical condition called “GERD: GastroEsophageal Reflux Disease”
Moreover it is forbidden, or at least advised against, in Islamic Law, and some scholars suggest that it is for health reasons.
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Particularly as any physiological arguments against drinking while standing would seem to apply equally to drinking while seated upright, as the mouth, esophagus and stomach are in the same relative position. – Nate Eldredge Apr 12 ’15 at 21:22
I removed the religious claim because it is out of context, this question is about science. – George Chalhoub Apr 13 ’15 at 5:50
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I didn’t see anything wrong with the religious part, it goes to notability of the claim. Just because the people making the claim made it on the basis of religious texts, doesn’t mean the claim can’t be scientifically examined. – Nate Eldredge Apr 13 ’15 at 7:03
@NateEldredge, agreed. – George Chalhoub Apr 13 ’15 at 7:08
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So, they are saying the Romans had it right, when they ate in a reclining posture… – GEdgar Apr 14 ’15 at 1:25
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How swallowing works
Swallowing is how food and liquid normally move from the mouth to the stomach via the esophagus. It is initiated by a voluntary formation of a bolus (clump) of food and/or liquid and its movement to the rear of the mouth. That triggers an involuntary reaction that leads to the remainder of the swallowing reflex, including occlusion of the pharynx and larynx (protecting your breathing path) and presentation of the esophageal opening. Eventually, the bolus reaches the esophagus and is carried to the stomach via esophageal peristalsis.
The bolus does not fall down the esophagus; it is carried down the esophagus by waves of muscular contractions. The function of peristalsis is to “propel swallowed food or fluid into the stomach”. (Patterson, 2006).
This video (gfycat) is an videofluoroscopy of swallowing and esophageal peristalsis. The content is a barium sulfate suspension. (Video from Patterson, 2006.)
Speed of peristalsis
From (Patterson, 2006):
The peristaltic velocity averages about 3 cm/sec in the upper esophagus, then accelerates to about 5 cm/sec in the mid-esophagus, and slows again to approximately 2.5 cm/sec distally.
That speed is affected by the viscosity and body position (among other things).
(Dooley et al., 1988) found that “increasing bolus viscosity […] elicited a slowing of wave velocity, an increase in wave duration, and a prolongation of lower esophageal sphincter relaxation”.
(Dooley et al., 1989) found that “in the upright position, the water bolus caused an increased velocity of propagation in the proximal esophageal segment that was associated with a shortening of lower esophageal sphincter relaxation time and reductions in amplitude and duration of contraction”. The proximal esophageal segment is the segment nearest the mouth. In other words, the finding was that the upright position increased the speed of the peristalsis at the beginning of the swallow, not the end. They say, “we can conclude that [for nonviscous liquids] the peristaltic wave travels faster through the more proximal esophagus and slows to its normal rate (or slower) in the distal esophagus with assumption of the upright position.”
Speed of peristalsis of a nonviscous fluid
Figure from (Dooley, 1989)
In their methods, “upright” meant seated and it was compared against supine (laying down).
I couldn’t find any studies that showed that the speed of peristalsis differed between sitting and standing subjects.
The claim
Scientifically, drinking while standing lets water hit the lower part of the esophagus strongly
Water doesn’t hit any part of the esophagus. It is carried by the esophagus and in contact with it the entire time.
which finally leads to a medical condition called “GERD: GastroEsophageal Reflux Disease”
My review of GERD research (ref, ref, ref, and many others here) doesn’t reveal any speculation that standing while drinking has any connection to the onset of GERD.
Summary
While it is possible that the claim (that standing while drinking leads to GERD) is true, the proposed mechanism isn’t consistent with our knowledge of how swallowing works and I can’t find any studies demonstrating or even speculating about the effect.
References
William G. Patterson. “Esophageal peristalsis”. GI Motility online (2006) doi:10.1038/gimo13
C. P. Dooley, B. Schlossmacher, J. E. Valenzuela. “Effects of alterations in bolus viscosity on esophageal peristalsis in humans”. American Journal of Physiology – Gastrointestinal and Liver Physiology Published 1 January 1988 Vol. 254 no. 1, G8-G11
C. P. Dooley, B. Schlossmacher, J. E. Valenzuela. “Modulation of esophageal peristalsis by alterations of body position. Effect of bolus viscosity”. Digestive Diseases and Sciences. 1989 Nov;34(11):1662-7.
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+1 since you got the video working. – iamnotmaynard Apr 15 ’15 at 21:21
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Amazing how in every respect science proves the correctness of Qur’an, Sunna, Hadith …