Wisdom of The Holy Prophet — Page 33
SOCIAL AND CULTURAL VALUES 33 13. Cow's milk is healing, its butter is m edicine and its flesh is disease. 14. Quince relieves heaviness. 15. Be sure to eat at night even i{ it is only a few dried dates, for to forego the evening meal hastens on old age. 16. The Holy Prophet (peace be on him) forbade breathing or blowing int9 a vessel. 17. The Holy Prophet (peace be on him) forbade blowing over a drink. One of those present inquired: Suppose I see a straw or some such thing floating on the surface? Pour out some of it. If I do not feel satisfied by drinking in one breath? Then put the vessel off and breathe away from it. 18. The Holy Prophet (peace be on him) was asked which drink is most agreeable. He answered: Sweet cold water. 19. Do npt drink out of a vessel which has remained uncovered. 20. When the Holy Prophet (peace be on him) drank, he stopped twice to take breath. He observed, that this method quenches thirst, helps to digest food and is good for the health. 21. I never eat in a reclining position. 22. Take off your shoes when you sit down to eat; it is a good habit. 23. One who is appointed to serve drinks should be the last to drink. 24. Food for two suffices for four, and food for four suffices f_or eight together rather than apart. 25. When you are invited to a meal you should accept the invitation. Then if you wish you may eat, or you may refrain. 26. Eat acording to a fixed measure. You will find it beneficent.