The Designer Niqab and the Purpose of Hijab

Etiquettes of Eating

The Prophet of mercy, pride of all creation, Muhammad Mustafa ﷺ said:

“Blessings in food lie in washing hands and rinsing the mouth before and after eating.” (Tirmizi)

Eat by saying Bismillah.

Eat with the right hand and eat from what is in front of you (do not eat from all sides of the container). (Bukhari & Muslim)

Do not eat or drink with the left hand, because Shaytan eats and drinks with the left hand. (Muslim)

Whoever cleans the utensil after eating, the utensil seeks forgiveness for him. (Tirmizi)

When you finish eating, lick your fingers before washing your hands, because you do not know in which part of the food the blessing is. (Muslim)

Do not eat from the middle of the dish, but eat from the edges, because blessings descend in the center. (Tirmizi)

Eat together and mention the name of Allah, as there is blessing in it. (Abu Dawood)

When eating, remove your shoes so your feet may rest. (Daarmi)

Do not drink water in one breath like a camel; drink in two or three breaths. (Tirmizi)

When drinking, say Bismillah, and after finishing say Alhamdulillah. (Tirmizi)

The one who serves others should drink last. (Muslim)

The Prophet ﷺ said: “Do not combine hunger and lying,” meaning do not deny hunger when you are actually hungry. (Ibn Majah)

When cooking broth, add extra water and remember your neighbors (share with them). (Muslim)

The Prophet ﷺ did not eat at tables or small plates; he used to eat on a cloth spread on the floor (dastarkhwan). (Bukhari)

One person’s food is enough for two, and food for two is enough for four, and for four it is enough for eight. (Muslim)

If people are eating dates together, no one should take two dates in one bite without permission from companions. (Bukhari & Muslim)

Begin eating by saying Bismillah; if you forget, say “Bismillahi awwalahu wa aakhirahu.” (Tirmizi)

Do not leave oily hands unwashed while sleeping, as it may cause harm, and a person should not blame others for his own negligence. (Tirmizi)

The Prophet ﷺ once removed worms from old dates before eating, showing that food containing impurities should not be eaten.

If a fly falls into a drink, dip it completely and then remove it, because one wing carries disease and the other carries cure. (Bukhari)

The Prophet ﷺ disliked overeating and said excess eating leads to harm and discomfort. (Baihaqi)

He used to eat with three fingers and lick them before wiping his hands. (Muslim)

When food was hot, it was covered and left until steam reduced. (Daarmi)

The Prophet ﷺ sometimes sat in a squatting position while eating dates. (Bukhari)

When the dining group was large, he would sit in a humble posture. (Abu Dawood)

Do not leave the dining cloth until everyone has finished eating.

Do not stop eating before others are finished, even if you are full, so they do not feel embarrassed.

Do not drink directly from the mouth of a container such as a bottle or jug. (Bukhari)

Do not breathe or blow into the container while drinking. (Tirmizi)

Do not drink while standing. (Muslim)

The Prophet ﷺ never ate while reclining, as it is a sign of pride. (Bukhari)

He never criticized any food; if he liked it, he ate it, and if not, he left it. (Bukhari)

He forbade eating and drinking in vessels made of gold and silver. (Bukhari & Muslim)

Etiquettes of clothing:

Whoever drags his garment out of pride will not be looked at by Allah on the Day of Judgment. (Bukhari & Muslim)

Clothes below the ankles will be in Hellfire (for men). (Bukhari)

The Prophet ﷺ wore sleeves up to the wrists (Tirmizi)

He said: wear white clothes because they are pure and clean, and shroud your dead in white. (Tirmizi)

There is a difference between Muslims and non-Muslims in wearing turbans and caps. (Tirmizi)

When wearing a turban, its tail should be placed between the shoulders. (Tirmizi)

Wear and eat, but avoid extravagance and pride. (Musnad Ahmad)

Gold and silk are permitted for women but forbidden for men. (Tirmizi)

Whoever wears fame-seeking clothing in this world will be made to wear humiliation on the Day of Judgment. (Musnad Ahmad)

When wearing clothes or performing wudu, start from the right side. (Abu Dawood)

Men should not imitate women, and women should not imitate men. (Abu Dawood)

When wearing shoes, start with the right foot; when removing, start with the left. (Bukhari)

Do not walk wearing only one shoe. (Bukhari)

Etiquettes of guests:

Whoever believes in Allah and the Last Day should honor his guest.

Hospitality is for one day and one night; general hospitality is for three days. (Bukhari)

It is not permissible for a guest to stay so long that it becomes a burden on the host.

A person who attends a feast without invitation enters like a thief and leaves like a robber. (Abu Dawood)

It is Sunnah that the host accompanies the guest to the door when he leaves. (Ibn Majah)

Etiquettes of greeting:

The best person near Allah is the one who initiates Salam first. (Bukhari)