One who serves people to drink should be the last to drink

Abu Qatādah al-Ansāri and Ibn Abi Awfa (may Allah be pleased with both of them) reported that the Prophet (may Allah's peace and blessings be upon him) said: "One who serves people to drink should be the last to drink."

GradingSahih/Authentic with its two versions

AttributionNarrated by Abu Daoud - Narrated by Ahmad - Narrated by Muslim

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Explanation

Whoever serves people water, milk, coffee, tea or the like should be the last one to drink.

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