Riyad as-Salihin, 740
Salamah bin Al-Akwa' (May Allah be pleased with him) reported on the authority of his father:
A man ate with his left hand in the presence of Messenger of Allah (ﷺ), whereupon he said, "Eat with your right hand." The man said: "I cannot do that." Thereupon he (the Prophet (ﷺ)) said, "May you not be able to do that." It was vanity that prevented him from doing it and he could not raise it (the right hand) up to his mouth afterwards. <b>[Muslim]</b>.
وعن سلمةَ بن الأَكْوَع أنَّ رَجُلاً أَكَلَ عِنْدَ رَسُولِ الله بِشِمَالِهِ ، فَقَالَ : « كُلْ بِيَمِينِكَ » قَالَ : لا أسْتَطِيعُ . قَالَ : « لا اسْتَطَعْتَ » ! مَا مَنَعَهُ إِلا الكِبْرُ ! فَمَا رَفَعَهَا إِلَى فِيهِ . ((رواه مسلم))
References1 variant
- In-Book Reference
- Book 2, Hadith 14
Sharh · explanationclick to expand
<b>Guidance from the Hadiths:</b><br>
1) It shows the Prophet’s guidance in teaching his Companions on every possible occasion. Likewise, a seeker of knowledge should seize every opportunity to spread the Prophet’s teachings and guidance among people.<br>
2) It is recommended for a Muslim to eat from what is near him, unless there are various types of food.<br>
3) It points out the punishment of the person who abandons the Sunnah deliberately and out of arrogance.