On the authority of Abu Huraira ( may allah be pleased with him) who said the Messenger of Allah (may blessings and peace of Allah be upon him) said,
"Allah, the almighty is pure and accepts only that which is pure. Allah has commanded the faithful to do what which he commanded the messengers, and the almighty has said, `O' ye Messengers! eat of the pure things and do righteous actions.
ISLAMIC ETIQUETTES OF EATING
1. It is sunnah to wash both hands before meals
2. Say 'BISMILLAH' before commencing to eat. The food on which 'BISMILLAH' is not recited, shaytaan also partakes of it.
3. When one has forgotten to say 'BISMILLAH' he should say 'BISMILLAH AWWALUHU WA AAKHIRUHU' when he remembers during the meal.
4. When invited out, before beginning to eat one should say 'BISMILLAH WA ALA BARAKATILLAH'.
5. It is sunnah to have the head covered when having meals
6. It is sunnah to sit on the floor and eat, the sitting posture should be that of the Tashahhud in salaat, or with one thigh raised or to squat.
7. Allah showers his blessing on those who have their meals in company.
8. The food should be on the dining place before sitting down for meals.
9. It is sunnah to eat with the right hand. One should not eat with the left hand without a valid reason, for it is said the Shaytaan eats with his left hand.
10. It is sunnah to eat with three fingers, the thumb, the index finger and the middle finger. The fourth finger should be used when eating very soft foods.
11. Begin by eating the food that is in front or nearest to you. One should not begin by taking from the centre of the plate, where there is a variety of food, sweetmeats and fruit in one utensil one may eat from wherever one wishes.
12. To eat very hot steaming food is against the sunnah.
13. To blow in to the food to cool it is against the sunnah.
14.To lean against the wall or to recline while having meals is against the sunnah.
15. When one does not like some types of food then he should not express that dislike because it is better to remain silent.
16. When we eat a food that has an unpleasant smell e.g raw onions or garlic etc, the mouth should be washed so that no offensive smell is left, especially when in company.
17. If one eats with a person with an infectious disease this Duaa should be read: 'BISMILLAH THIKATAN BILLAHI WATAWAKULAN ALAIHI' meaning In the name of Allah, with confidence in Allah and humbly trusting him.
18. If there is a little food left in the plate, then it shuold be eaten.
19. After the meal the fingers should be licked. First the middle finger, then the index and lastly the thumb.
20. It is sunnah to wash the hands after meals.
21. This Duaa should be said after eating: 'ALHAMDULILLA HILLAZI AT AMAANA WASAKANA WA JA AL NA MINAL MUSLIMEEN'. Which means praise be to Allah, who fed us and gave us drinks and made us muslims.
On the authority of Abu Huraira ( may allah be pleased with him) who said the Messenger of Allah (may blessings and peace of Allah be upon him) said,
"Allah, the almighty is pure and accepts only that which is pure. Allah has commanded the faithful to do what which he commanded the messengers, and the almighty has said, `O' ye Messengers! eat of the pure things and do righteous actions.
ISLAMIC ETIQUETTES OF EATING
1. It is sunnah to wash both hands before meals
2. Say 'BISMILLAH' before commencing to eat. The food on which 'BISMILLAH' is not recited, shaytaan also partakes of it.
3. When one has forgotten to say 'BISMILLAH' he should say 'BISMILLAH AWWALUHU WA AAKHIRUHU' when he remembers during the meal.
4. When invited out, before beginning to eat one should say 'BISMILLAH WA ALA BARAKATILLAH'.
5. It is sunnah to have the head covered when having meals
6. It is sunnah to sit on the floor and eat, the sitting posture should be that of the Tashahhud in salaat, or with one thigh raised or to squat.
7. Allah showers his blessing on those who have their meals in company.
8. The food should be on the dining place before sitting down for meals.
9. It is sunnah to eat with the right hand. One should not eat with the left hand without a valid reason, for it is said the Shaytaan eats with his left hand.
10. It is sunnah to eat with three fingers, the thumb, the index finger and the middle finger. The fourth finger should be used when eating very soft foods.
11. Begin by eating the food that is in front or nearest to you. One should not begin by taking from the centre of the plate, where there is a variety of food, sweetmeats and fruit in one utensil one may eat from wherever one wishes.
12. To eat very hot steaming food is against the sunnah.
13. To blow in to the food to cool it is against the sunnah.
14.To lean against the wall or to recline while having meals is against the sunnah.
15. When one does not like some types of food then he should not express that dislike because it is better to remain silent.
16. When we eat a food that has an unpleasant smell e.g raw onions or garlic etc, the mouth should be washed so that no offensive smell is left, especially when in company.
17. If one eats with a person with an infectious disease this Duaa should be read: 'BISMILLAH THIKATAN BILLAHI WATAWAKULAN ALAIHI' meaning In the name of Allah, with confidence in Allah and humbly trusting him.
18. If there is a little food left in the plate, then it shuold be eaten.
19. After the meal the fingers should be licked. First the middle finger, then the index and lastly the thumb.
20. It is sunnah to wash the hands after meals.
21. This Duaa should be said after eating: 'ALHAMDULILLA HILLAZI AT AMAANA WASAKANA WA JA AL NA MINAL MUSLIMEEN'. Which means praise be to Allah, who fed us and gave us drinks and made us muslims.
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