Silsilat al-Ahadith al-Sahihah

Sayyiduna Anas bin Malik (may Allah be pleased with him) says: When the Noble Prophet (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) drank water, he would take three breaths (during drinking), and he used to say: "This manner is more delicious, more pleasant, and healthier."

It is narrated from Sayyiduna Abu Hurairah (may Allah be pleased with him) that the Noble Prophet (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) used to drink (a beverage) in three breaths. When he brought the vessel close to his mouth, he would mention the name of Allah, and when he moved the vessel away from his mouth, he would praise Allah the Exalted. He (peace be upon him) would do this three times.

It is narrated from Sayyiduna Abu Hurairah (may Allah be pleased with him), he says that the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) said: "When any person drinks water, he should not breathe into the vessel. If he wants to drink more water, (he should first take a breath and) move the vessel away from his mouth, and if he intends to drink more, then start drinking again."

It is narrated from Sayyiduna Abu Sa'id Khudri (may Allah be pleased with him) that the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) forbade breathing into (the drinking vessel) (or while drinking). A man said: O Messenger of Allah! I am not satisfied with the water drunk in one breath? The Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) said to him: "Then move the cup away from your mouth and breathe (and then drink again)." He said: What if I see a straw in it? The Prophet (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) said: "Then pour it out."