What is the ruling on drinking Zamzam water while standing?
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The Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, drank from Zamzam while standing, as reported in Muslim and Al-Bukhari. Drinking while standing is disliked, combining his action, peace and blessings be upon him, with his prohibition of it.
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