<b>Guidance from the Hadiths:</b><br> 1) It is prohibited to eat or drink with the left hand without necessity. Whoever eats or drinks with his left hand resembles the devil.<br> 2) It is recommended to use the right hand in opposition to the devil’s practice, and in compliance with the guidance of the Prophet (may Allah’s peace and blessings be upon him) which is the best guidance.<br> <br> <b>Benefit:</b><br> 1) This forbiddance includes the acts of giving and taking as well. A Muslim should take and give with his right hand only. The Prophet (may Allah’s peace and blessings be upon him) said: “Let anyone of you eat with his right hand, drink with his right hand, take with his right hand, and give with his right hand. Verily, the devil eats with his left hand, drinks with his left hand, gives with his left hand, and takes with his left hand.” [Narrated by Ibn Mājah]