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EAT IN THE NAME OF ALLAH WITH YOUR RIGHT HAND

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Omar, the son of Umm Salamah was in the care of the Prophet, praise and peace be upon him. He mentioned, ‘When I ate, I would put my hand inside the bowl, then the Holy Prophet, praise and peace be upon him, told me to mention the Name of Allah and eat whatever was in front of me with my right hand.’ From that time onward this became his habit.”

Bukhari and Muslim with a chain up to Zainab the wife of Abdullah, son of Mas'ud, who related this.

NEIGHBORS

Allah, the Exalted says:

“Worship Allah and do not associate anything with Him.

Be kind to parents and near kinsmen,

to the orphans and to the needy,

to your neighbor who is your kindred,

and to the neighbor at your far side,

and the companion at your side,

and to the destitute traveler,

and to that which your right hand owns.

Allah does not love he who is proud and struts.” 4:36 Koran