Jami at-Tirmidhi 1883 — Drinking Standing and Sitting

Summary of Jami at-Tirmidhi Hadith 1883

This Hadith about drinking standing and sitting is narrated by Amr bin Shu’aib from his father, from his grandfather. He said that he saw the Messenger of Allah (صلى الله عليه وسلم) drinking while standing and while sitting. The narration gives a simple observation, not a long ruling. Its main value is that it records both postures as seen from the Prophet. For someone searching Islamic drinking etiquette, this Hadith helps show that the reports on drinking posture include different narrated actions. Abu Eisa graded this Hadith Hasan Sahih. The best way to explain it is to keep close to the text and avoid forcing it beyond what the narration directly says.