Chapter: It is disliked to breathe into the vessel, and it is recommended to take three breaths, outside the vessel
Abu Qatada reported on the authority of his father that Allah's Apostle ( صلی اللہ علیہ وسلم ) forbade breathing in a vessel.
Anas reported that Allah's Messenger ( صلی اللہ علیہ وسلم ) used to breathe three times in the course of a drink (i. e. he drank in three gulps).
Anas reported that Allah's Messenger ( صلی اللہ علیہ وسلم ) breathed three times (outside the vessel) in the course of a drink and said: It is more thirst- quenching, healthier and more wholesome. Anas said: So I also breathe three times in the course of a drink.
This hadith is reported on the authority of Anas with a slight variation of wording.