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Kindly explain the etiquette of drinking zam-zam water. Stand or sit, 1 or 3 sips, etc.

Fatwa 4399English
Character & Morals

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Kindly explain the etiquette of drinking zam-zam water. Stand or sit, 1 or 3 sips, etc.

Answer

Zam-zam may be drunk standing or seated. Standing and drinking in 3 sips or
more whilst facing the Qiblah is preferable. Also, a short Du'aa could be
made before drinking Zam zam.

and Allah Ta'ala Knows Best

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