Riyad as-Salihin, 721
'Aishah (May Allah be pleased with her) reported:
Messenger of Allah was used to using his right hand for performing Wudu' and for eating his food whereas he was used to using his left hand in his toilet and for other similar purposes. <b>[Abu Dawud]</b>
وعنها قالت: كانت يد رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم ، اليمنى لطهوره وطعامه، وكان اليسرى لخلائه وما كان من أذى. حديث صحيح، ((رواه أبو داود وغيره بإسناد صحيح)).
References1 variant
- In-Book Reference
- Book 1, Hadith 42
Sharh · explanationclick to expand
<b>Guidance from the Hadiths:</b><br>
1) It is recommended to begin with the right in every good thing. This includes the body parts during ablution, bathing, hair combing or cutting, and putting on shoes.<br>
2) The left hand should be used in things involving no honor, like removing filth.<br>
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<b>Benefit:</b><br>
The right side is a position of honor, and so it should be kept away from anything deemed dirty. The left hand should be used for dirty things, and the right hand is for all else. This is a sign of the Shariah’s care to organize the life affairs of the believers, which indicates the perfection of this religion.