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Riyad as-Salihin 750 (Book 2, Hadith 24) #37239
Eating with Etiquette

SUMMARY: We should pick up and clean any food that falls on the ground, and not leave it for Satan. We should also lick our fingers after eating, as blessings may be found in any part of the food.

Jabir (May Allah be pleased with him) reported: The Messenger of Allah said, "When a morsel of any of you falls, he should pick it up and remove any of the dirt on it and then eat it, and should not leave it for Satan nor should wipe his hand with towel until he has licked his fingers, for he does not know in what portion of the food the blessing lies". Muslim.
وعنه أن رسول الله قال‏:‏ ‏ "‏إذا وقعت لقمة أحدكم، فليأخذها فليمط ما كان بها من أذى وليأكلها، ولا يدعها للشيطان، ولا يمسح يده بالمنديل حتى يلعق أصابعه؛ فإنه لا يدرى في أي طعامه البركة‏"‏ .‏‏((رواه مسلم))‏ ‏

TOPICS
food  *  etiquette  *  blessing

QUICK LESSONS:
Pick up fallen morsels of food; Clean off dirt; Lick your fingers after eating

EXPLANATIONS:
The Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) taught us to have good manners when we eat. He said that if a morsel of food falls on the ground, we should pick it up and remove any dirt from it before eating it. This is so that we don't leave anything for Satan to take away from us. After finishing our meal, he also taught us to lick our fingers instead of wiping them off with a towel or napkin. This is because blessings can come from anywhere in the food - even small pieces - so by licking our fingers we make sure not to miss out on any blessings!

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