Riyad as-Salihin, 749
Jabir (May Allah be pleased with him) reported:
The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) commanded the licking of fingers and the gleaning of the dish, saying, "You do not know in which portion the blessing lies." <b>[Muslim]</b>.
وعن جابر رضى الله عنه أن رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم أمر بلعق الأصابع والصحفة، وقال:
إنكم لا تدرون في أي طعامكم البركة
.((رواه مسلم))
References1 variant
- In-Book Reference
- Book 2, Hadith 23
Sharh · explanationclick to expand
<b>Guidance from the Hadiths:</b><br>
1) We are urged to eat the remnants of food on our fingers. This is part of the Prophet’s guidance, though it is now mostly abandoned. Fortunate are those who follow the Sunnah and prompt others to do the same, with knowledge and forbearance.<br>
2) All goodness lies in following the Shariah and its etiquettes. As a result, one attains unlimited blessings. Allah Almighty says: {And if you obey him, you will be guided.}