Ibn 'Umar reported the Prophetﷺ as sayings: When the evening meal is brought before one of you and the congregational prayer is also ready, he should not get up until he finishes(eating). Musaddad’s version adds: When the evening meal was put before 'Abd Allah b. 'Umar, or it was brought to him, he did not get up until he finished it, even if he heard call to prayer(just before it), and even if he heard the recitation of the Qur’an by the leader-in-prayer.
This hadith also teaches us about being mindful of others in a congregation and respecting their time as well as ours. We should try to be punctual for congregational prayers so that everyone can benefit from them together without any delays or disruptions caused by latecomers. Additionally, this hadith encourages us to take care of ourselves by eating properly and on time so that we can stay healthy and energized throughout our day-to-day activities.
