Wisdom of The Holy Prophet — Page 32
32 FOOD AND DRINK 0 ye who believe, eat of the good things we have PI'. Ovided for you and render thanks to Allah, if it is He whom you worship (2. 173). Children of Adam, put your minds and bodies in a state of tidiness at every time and place of worship and eat and drink but be not wasteful; surely he doe5 not love the wasteful. (7. 32). 0 mankind eat of that which is lawful and good in the earth (2. 169). * * * The Holy Prophet (peace be on him) said: 1. Washi1ig the hands and· mouth before and after a meal adds to the beneficence of the food. 2. Wash your hands and drink out of them, for no vessel is purer than the hands. 3. Do not drink in one gulp like a camel, but in two or three breaths; prpnounce the name of Allah when you start drinking and render thanks by uttering His praise when you finish. 4. It is intemperate to eat of everything one fancies. 5. Honour bread. 6. Do not sniff at your food like animals. 7. There is no vessel worse for a person to fill than his stomach. A few mouthfuls should suffice to keep him on his feet. But if he must eat more, then let him fill one third of his stomach with food, one-third with drink and leave one-third for easy breathing. 8. When a person eats sparingly he fills his inside with light. 9. The dish most acceptable in the sight of Allah is one which is shared by many. I 0. Beware pf eating very hot food, there is no good in it. Make it a habit to eat food when it has cooled; it is easier to swallow and is more beneficial 11. Vinegar is an excellent sauce. 12. Salt is the best spice.