Riyad as-Salihin, 140
Anas (May Allah be pleased with him) reported:
Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said, "Allah will be pleased with His slave who praises Him (i.e., says Al-hamdu lillah) when he eats and praises Him when he drinks". <b>[Muslim]</b>.
الرابع والعشرون: عن أنس رضي الله عنه قال: قال رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم:
إن الله ليرضى عن العبد أن يأكل الأكلة فيحمده عليها ، أو يشرب الشربة فيحمده عليها
((رواه مسلم)).
References1 variant
- In-Book Reference
- Introduction, Hadith 140
Sharh · explanationclick to expand
<b>Guidance from the Hadith:</b><br>
1) The pleasure of Allah Almighty could be obtained by the simplest of means.<br>
2) Eating and drinking require some physical manners, such as eating with the right hand, and verbal manners, such as saying Bismillah (in the name of Allah) at the beginning and saying Al-hamdulillah (praise be to Allah) at the end.<br>
Note:<br>
The phrase "eats a meal" does not mean saying al-hamduillah after every bite of food. Rather, it means when you finish eating altogether, you praise Allah, Glorified and Exalted; as this is the guidance and manners of the Prophet (may Allah’s peace and blessings be upon him).