Monday, August 6, 2012

Moderation in Food

The Messenger of Allah (sal Allahu alaihi wa sallam) tells us to be moderate in our consumption of food; not to eat until we are full.

Miqdad bin Ma'dikarib (May Allah be pleased with him) reported:
I heard Messenger of Allah (sal Allahu alaihi wa sallam) say: "No man fills a container worse than his stomach. A few morsels that keep his back upright are sufficient for him. If he has to, then he should keep one-third for food, one-third for drink and one-third for his breathing." [At-Tirmidhi][1]

The Messenger of Allah (sal Allahu alaihi wa sallam) said: “Withhold your burps from us, for those who are most satisfied in this world will be hungry for the longest time on the Day of Resurrection.” [At-Tirmidhi]

Umar Ibn Al-Khattaab said, "Beware of gluttony, for it makes one lazy from prayer and it is harmful to the body. Upon you is moderation in your food, for that will keep you further from ungratefulness, healthier in your body, and stronger to do worship. And a person does not become destroyed until he prefers his desire over his religion."[2]

[1] Riyad as-Salihin, Hadith 516
[2] Fu'ad Ibn Abdul Azeez Ash Shulhoob (2003). The Book of Manners.  Published by Darussalam. pg. 226-227

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