Riyad as-Salihin, 724
Hafsah (May Allah be pleased with her) reported:
Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) used to use his right hand for eating, drinking and wearing his clothes and used to use his left hand for other purposes. <b>[Abu Dawud and At-Tirmidhi]</b>.
وعن حفصة رضي الله عنها أن رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم ، كان يجعل يمينه لطعامه وشرابه وثيابه، ويجعل يساره لما سوى ذلك. ((رواه أبو داود والترمذي وغيره)).
References1 variant
- In-Book Reference
- Book 1, Hadith 45
Sharh · explanationclick to expand
<b>Guidance from the Hadiths:</b><br>
1) It is recommended to start with the right foot when putting on shoes and with the left foot when taking them off. This indicates that honor is afforded to the right.<br>
2) It is recommended to start with the right side and use the right hand in ablution, eating, drinking, and wearing clothes, and to use the left hand in removing dirt and taking off clothes or shoes.