the prophet (saas) took great care to distribute water, particularly on journeys. on one particular journey, for instance, he stopped somewhere and asked for water from those around him. after washing his hands and face, he drank from the water, and told his companions; "pour some of its water on your faces and chests."148

after drinking water, he prayed:

"all praise is due to allah who has made it delicious and sweet by his grace and has not made it either salty or unsavory."149

on another occasion, the prophet (saas) said:

"water was created pure and nothing makes it impure except that which changes its color, taste and smell."150