Islamic Lessons

Eating

Islam teaches us the following etiquettes when eating.

1.Start with a dua; you can either simply say bismillah which means in the name of Allah or

Bismillah wa Alaa barakati llah

(In the name of Allah and upon the blessings of Allah).
2. Wash your hands before eating.

3. Eat with your right hand.

4. Eat what is nearest to you.

5. Eat using three fingers; a sunnah of our prophet (S. A. W).

6. Eat on moderation; do not overeat, eat what is enough for you.

7.. Lick your fingers before washing your hands.

8.Do not criticize the food.

9. Finish with a dua; say alhamdulillah.