In our busy lives, we reach for all sorts of drinks — energy drinks for a quick boost, coffee for focus, chamomile to calm the mind. But somewhere along the way, we’ve forgotten the most powerful and blessed drink of all — water that carries the remembrance of Allah.
Over time, I began to realize something profound: the true source of energy, calm, and confidence isn’t found in cans or cups, but in connection. And that connection can begin with something as simple as reading over your water.
💧 A Drink That Strengthens the Soul
Every time you drink water, try this:
Recite the three Quls — Surah Al-Ikhlas, Surah Al-Falaq, and Surah An-Naas.
Then blow lightly over the water and drink it with faith.
This is not just an act of remembrance — it’s a shield. These Surahs are known as the protective chapters, revealed to safeguard believers from harm, envy, and unseen evils. The Prophet ﷺ himself used them for protection, saying:
> “Recite Surah Al-Ikhlas, Al-Falaq, and An-Naas three times in the morning and evening. They will suffice you against everything.”
(Tirmidhi, 3575)
So imagine — if reciting them brings protection to your soul, what would it do when you let those blessed words flow into your body through water?
🌙 A Sunnah Revived
The Prophet ﷺ would often recite Qur’an and blow over water for healing. Ruqyah with Qur’anic verses was part of his practice — natural, simple, and full of light. Allah says in the Qur’an:
> “And We send down from the Qur’an that which is a healing and a mercy for the believers.”
(Surah Al-Isra, 17:82)
When you drink water infused with the remembrance of Allah, you’re not just quenching thirst — you’re cleansing your heart, healing your energy, and fortifying your spirit. It’s the safest drink you can have, one that purifies both body and soul.
🌺 A Family Sunnah
Teach your family this simple act.
Before anyone takes a sip, read the three Quls, blow, and drink. You’ll soon notice subtle changes — calmer hearts, more peace at home, and strength where there was once anxiety.
And for an even more powerful effect, read Manzil (a collection of Qur’anic verses for protection and healing) over a 20-liter container of water. Let everyone fill their flasks or bottles from it.
Try this for one month — without missing a single day — and you’ll begin to feel the difference. You’ll notice burdens lighten, confidence return, and protection surround you in unseen ways.
🌼 The True Energy Drink
The world sells you drinks to fuel your body — but Allah has already given you a drink to revive your spirit.
This is the forgotten drink — the water that carries the breath of the Qur’an, the remembrance of the One who created it, and the healing that no factory can bottle.
So the next time you lift a glass of water, pause.
Remember Allah.
Recite. Blow. Drink.
And let your heart taste the real sweetness of faith.
Jamiatul Ulama KZN Council of Muslim Theologians
