In the Name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful

‘Peace and Blessings of Allah be upon our beloved Prophet Muhammad (s.a.s), his blessed descendents and noble companions.’

                                                                      Aameen.

Sunnats of Eating (Continuation)

S.41. Nabi (S.A.W) ate (roti) bread made from wheat flour.

(Bukhari - S.K. - Vol. 1 : Pg. 144-145)

S .42. Nabi (S.A.W) ate roti (bread) that had ghee in it. [which could be

called the ‘paraatha’ of today.] (ibnMajah-S.K.-Vol. 1: Pg. 147)

S.43. Steaming food should not be eaten, but one should eat only after it cools. (Kanzul ‘Ummal-S.K. Vol. 12: Pg. 86)

Note: Nabi has said that there is no blessing in steaming food.

(Majma ‘uz Z aw a id -S.K. - Vol. 1 : Pg. 87)

S.44. Steaming food should be eaten after it cools.

(Mishkat - S.K. - Vol. 1 : Pg. 87)

S.45. Do not blow onto any food stuff. (Tirmidhi-S.K-Vol 1: Pg. 89)

S.46. To have vinegar and honey in the house is Sunnat.

(Tirmidhi)

S.47. Whilst eating if any crumbs or pieces of food fall then these should be picked up and eaten and not left for Shaitan. (Muslim-S.K. - Vol. 1 : Pg. 75)

Note: Such an action will save one from:

a) Poverty;

b) Insanity;

c) Major sicknesses and furthermore, Allah will make one’s children more intelligent. (S.K.-Vol. 1 :Pg. 75-76)

Imam Ghazzali (A.R) has mentioned in his Ihya that such an action will become the ‘Mahr’ (Dowry) for ‘hoors’ (damsels) of Jannah. (Ihya -S .K.-V o l. 1 :Pg.76)

S.48. After the midday meal to enjoy a nap. This helps in engaging in worship at night. (Shu ’aboel Iman - S.K. - Vol. 1 : Pg. 102)

S.49. If a servant has cooked our food then he should be requested to eat with us or separately.

(Tirmidhi - Ibn Majah - S.K. - Vol. 1 : Pg. 93)

S.50. Whilst eating if a visitor comes along he should also be requested to join in the meals. (Muslim)

S.51. When eating together then as far as possible we should eat till the end (the last eater) so that we can accompany the slow eater (and if this is not possible then we should rather excuse ourselves when we finish eating).

(Ibn Majah-Mawahib - S.K. - Vol. 1 : Pg. 96-97)

S.52. If several people are eating dates (or something like dates) together then none should take in two’s or more except with the permission of his companions.

(Tirmidhi - S.K. - Vol. 1 : Pg. 160-161)

S.53. To remove worms from dates, fruits, etc. before eating.

(Ibn Majah - S.K. - Vol. 1 : Pg. 161)

S.54. Nabi ate that which was in front of him. However, whilst eating dates, the hand of Nabi (S.A.W) moved around.

This is because dates are normally of different types.

(Bazzar-S.K.-Vol. 1: Pg. 160)

S.55. Sometimes Nabi (S.A.W) ate dates whilst walking.

(Tabrani - S.K.-Vol. 1 : Pg. 161)

The ‘Ulama have stated that fruits and dates could be eaten whilst on one’s feet.

S.56. The date pits (similarly other edibles like bones of fish or meat) should not be placed in the same container from which one eats. (Ibn Saad -S.K. - Vol. 1 : Pg. 162)

S.57. One should adopt moderation in eating, i.e. not over occupy oneself with luxuries. (At- Targhib-S.K.-Vol. 1 :Pg. 188)

S.58. It is extravagance and wastage to eat whatever one desires. (At-Targhib - S.K. - Vol. 1 : Pg. 189)

S.59. Nabi (S.A.W) has warned against belching, i.e. overeating.

Nabi (S.A.W) said that the person who fills his belly the most in the world will be the most hungry on the day of resurrection. (At-Targhib-S.K.-Vol. 1 :Pg. 190)

S.60 Nabi (S.A.W) generally ate simple, inexpensive food.

(Moestudruk Hakim - S.K. - Vol. 1 : Pg. 190)

S.61. Hadrat ‘A’isha (R.A) has said that the first innovation after the demise of Nabi was eating a full stomach.

This results in an increase in carnal desires.

(At-Targhib - S.K. - Vol. 1 : Pg. 191)

S.62. Nabi (S.A.W) has discouraged over eating, so much so that he discontinued with the services of a worker who used to over-eat. (Mishkat-S.K. - Vol. 1 : Pg. 193-194)

S.63. To disclose, especially any new dish, that one presents for eating. It is possible that the diners may be avoiding that particular dish due to some aversion of theirs. Nabi (S.A.W) avoided eating igwana when he was told what it was. (Bukhari-S.K.-Vol. 1 :Pg. 103-104)

S.64. The container (plate, bowl etc.) from which one eats seeks protection from hell for the one who cleans it thoroughly.

(.Mishkat - S.K. - Vol. 1 : Pg. 76)

S.65. After eating, to wash one’s hands in the container from which one ate is disrespectful and should be avoided.

(.Ittihdf- S.K. - Vol. 1 : Pg. 65)

S. 66. The habit of gargling the mouth together with washing of the hands after meals is a source of great blessings.

(Ibn Majah)

S.67. After eating one should lick the fingers and clean the plate as it is possible that Allah may have kept blessings and ‘Barakat’ on that particle left behind on the plate or the finger. (Muslim - At-Targhib—S.K. - Vol. 1 : Pg. 71)

S.68. The middle finger should be licked first followed by the index and lastly the thumb - this is when three fingers are only used; if more than three are used then after licking of the middle, index and thumb the little and ring fingers should be licked. (Jum ‘oel Wasail- S.K. - Vol. 1 : Pg. 72)

Note: Our Nabi (S.A.W) said that the container from which one ate seeks forgiveness for the one who ate from it if it was cleaned thoroughly (i.e: not allowing any food particle to go to waste. (Tirmidhi-S.K.-Vol. 1 :Pg.71)

S.69. The fingers should be licked three times.

(S.K.-Vol. 1 : Pg. 73)

S. 70. After eating to engage in Salah, Zikr etc., and not to sleep immediately after eating. (Mawahib-S.K.-Vol. l :Pg.94)

S. 71. To pick the teeth and gargle after eating as this is beneficial for the teeth and gums. (Kanzul ‘Ummal- S.K. - Vol. 1: Pg. 94)

S. 72. That which is picked from the teeth (by means of a tooth-pick) should not be eaten. (Mujma 'uzZawdid-S.K. -Vol. 1 :Pg,94)

S.73. Rasullullah (S.A.W) had a leather ‘dastarkhan’ tablecloth that was round in shape. (‘Umdatoel Qari - S.K. - Vol. 1 : Pg. 79)

S.74. The dastarkhan should be spread on the floor (as our

Nabi (S.A.W) never ate at a table. (Bukhari-S.K.-'Vol 1: Pg. 78)

Note 1: Scholars have termed as an innovation (Bidat) eating whilst sitting on a chair at a table.

Note 2: The hadith prohibits from eating at a ‘khawn’-Mulla Ali Qari (A.R.) has defined a ‘khawn’ as that which is supported by legs e.g : a table. (S.K.-Vol. 1 :Pg. 80)

S. 7 5. The dastarkhan (tablecloth) should be lifted in front of the diners; that is the diners should clear up the dastarkhan and fold and lift it up before they themselves stand up.

(Ibn Majah - S.K. - Vol. 1 : Pg. 95)

S.76. When folding the dastarkhan the following du‘a should be read:

Alhamdulillahi Hamdan Kathiran Tayyibam Mubarakan Feehi

Ghaira Makfiyyiw Walaa Muwadda‘iw Walaa Mustaghnan ‘Anhu Rabbana.

All praises are due to Allah alone — such praises which are lot, pure and full of blessings. O! Our sustainer we are not lifting this food regarding it to be sufficient or bidding it farewell (forever) or expressing no need for it. (Tirmidhi- S.K. - Vol. 1: Pg. 234)

S. 77. After eating to read the du‘a :

Alhamdu Lillahil-ladhi At‘amanaa WaSaqaanaa Wa Ja ‘alanaa

Muslimin.

“All praise is due to Allah Who gave us food and drink and made usMuslims.” (Tirmidhi- S.K.-Vol. 1 : Pg. 228)

If the following Du’a is read, then, if Allah wills, the reciters minor sins will be forgiven:

Alhamdu Lillahil-ladhi At‘amnim Hadhat-ta‘aama Wa

Razaqaneehi Min Ghairi Hawlim Minnii Wa La Quwwah.

All praise is due to Allah who fed me this food and made it sufficient for me without any effort and striving from my side.  (S.K.-Vol. 1 : Pg. 232)

S.78. When dining at someone’s house the following Du’a should be made for them:

Allahumma Barik Lahum Feemaa Razaqtahum Waghfirlahum

War-hamhum.

O Allah bless them in what You have given them to eat and forgive them and be merciful to them. (Ibn Sunni- S.K. - Vol. 1: Pg. 236)

A/N :)

Thus Alhamdulillah all the Sunnats of eating are covered, may Allah Subhanahu wa ta’Ala guide us all into practicing it while we eat! Aameen;))))

With Duas and Salaam,

abdurRahman

A little cute information about a pious wife ;)

The Holy Prophet (S.A.W) stated that the following creatures seek forgiveness for a wife who is obedient to her husband:

(1) Birds in the air;

(2) Fishes in the water;

(3) Angels in the sky;

(4) The wild beasts in the jungles; (Ma ‘arifoel Qur ’an - Mufti Shafe ‘a (A.R.)