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Sunan Abu Dawud #3770

Foods (Kitab Al-At'imah)
Sahih

The Arabic includes the chain of narration (sanad) and the collector's commentary; the English translation shows the Prophet's words only.

حَدَّثَنَا مُحَمَّدُ بْنُ كَثِيرٍ، أَخْبَرَنَا سُفْيَانُ، عَنْ عَلِيِّ بْنِ الأَقْمَرِ، قَالَ سَمِعْتُ أَبَا جُحَيْفَةَ، قَالَ قَالَ رَسُولُ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم ‏ "‏ لاَ آكُلُ مُتَّكِئًا ‏"‏ ‏.‏
I do not eat while reclining.
Narrated by Abu Juhaifah reported the Prophet (ﷺ) as sayings:

Context

In this hadith, Abu Juhaifah reports that the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) stated he does not eat while reclining. This practice reflects a level of humility and attentiveness during meals, encouraging mindfulness and respect for food. It serves as a reminder of the importance of proper etiquette during eating.

Modern Application

Today, many people eat while multitasking or reclining, which can detract from the experience of sharing a meal. By adopting the Prophet's (ﷺ) practice of sitting upright while eating, individuals can cultivate mindfulness and appreciation for their food and company.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Prophetic Conduct and Eating Etiquette because it provides insight into the eating habits of the Prophet (ﷺ) and emphasizes the importance of proper manners during meals.

Prophetic ConductEating Etiquette

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About Sunan Abu Dawud

This hadith is #3770 from Sunan Abu Dawud, in the Book of Foods (Kitab Al-At'imah). It is graded Sahih and narrated by Abu Juhaifah reported the Prophet (ﷺ) as sayings:.

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