اللبن

Milk

Food Digestive & StomachGeneral Tonic & Immunity

A staple drink praised as both food and drink, with a specific supplication recommended after drinking it.

sahih graded

مَنْ أَطْعَمَهُ اللَّهُ طَعَامًا فَلْيَقُلْ: اللَّهُمَّ بَارِكْ لَنَا فِيهِ وَأَطْعِمْنَا خَيْرًا مِنْهُ، وَمَنْ سَقَاهُ اللَّهُ لَبَنًا فَلْيَقُلْ: اللَّهُمَّ بَارِكْ لَنَا فِيهِ وَزِدْنَا مِنْهُ

“Whoever is fed food by Allah should say, 'O Allah, bless it for us and feed us better than it'; and whoever is given milk to drink should say, 'O Allah, bless it for us and increase us from it.'” (meaning, not a literal translation)

Sunan al-Tirmidhi 3455; Sunan Abi Dawud 3730 Sahih

The Prophet ﷺ is reported to have said nothing suffices as both food and drink except milk (Sunan Abi Dawud 3730).

Ibn al-Qayyim's Commentary

Ibn al-Qayyim classifies milk as uniquely complete nourishment, gentle on digestion when fresh, and recommends warming it slightly for those with a weak stomach.

Caution

Not suitable for those with lactose intolerance or a dairy allergy.