The Prophet ﷺ forbade breathing into the vessel while drinking. (al-Bukhārī & Muslim). Lower the cup to take your breath, then drink again.
Reviving Prophetic Sunnah
Do not breathe into the cup
By Al Rayan Islamic Centre · August 17, 2026
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