Riyad as-Salihin, 746
Anas (May Allah be pleased with him) reported:
I saw Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) eating some dates while sitting on his buttocks, with his legs raised. <b>[Muslim]</b>.
وعن أنس رضى الله عنه قال: رأيت رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم جالساً مقعياً يأكل تمراً. ((رواه مسلم))
References1 variant
- In-Book Reference
- Book 2, Hadith 20
Sharh · explanationclick to expand
<b>Guidance from the Hadith:</b>
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1) It is permissible to eat while sitting in a squat.
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2) One of the things that help a person to eat less is that he avoids sitting in a stable and completely comfortable position.