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Sahih Muslim 2032b (Book 36, Hadith 171) #12399
Eating Etiquette of the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH)

SUMMARY: The Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) used to eat with three fingers and lick his hand before wiping it.

Ibn Ka'b b. Malik reported on the authority of his father that the Messenger of Allah used to eat (food) with three fingers and he licked his hand before wiping it (with towel).
حَدَّثَنَا يَحْيَى بْنُ يَحْيَى، أَخْبَرَنَا أَبُو مُعَاوِيَةَ، عَنْ هِشَامِ بْنِ عُرْوَةَ، عَنْ عَبْدِ الرَّحْمَنِ، بْنِ سَعْدٍ عَنِ ابْنِ كَعْبِ بْنِ مَالِكٍ، عَنْ أَبِيهِ، قَالَ كَانَ رَسُولُ اللَّهِ يَأْكُلُ بِثَلاَثِ أَصَابِعَ وَيَلْعَقُ يَدَهُ قَبْلَ أَنْ يَمْسَحَهَا

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eating  *  etiquette  *  fingers  *  hand  *  istinjaa  *  qalb

QUICK LESSONS:
Be mindful when eating; strive to emulate the example set by the Prophet in all aspects of life; be conscious about hygiene & cleanliness; practice humility & moderation while eating .

EXPLANATIONS:
The hadith narrated by Ibn Ka'b b. Malik tells us about the eating etiquette of the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH). He used to eat with three fingers, which is a sign of humility and moderation, and he would lick his hand before wiping it clean with a towel or cloth. This teaches us that we should be mindful of our manners when eating, as well as being conscious of hygiene and cleanliness. We should also strive to emulate the example set by the Prophet in all aspects of life, including our behaviour at mealtimes.

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