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Authentic hadith article

If the Iqāmah for prayer is proclaimed, and the dinner is served, start with the dinner

Authentic hadithNarrated by Bukhari & Muslim due to its all chains of narratorsHadeethEnc #3066
Arabic hadith text

عن عائشة وعبد الله بن عمر وأنس بن مالك رضي الله عنهم مرفوعاً: «إِذَا أُقِيمَت الصَّلاَة، وحَضَرَ العَشَاء، فَابْدَءُوا بِالعَشَاء».

English translation

‘Ā'ishah, ‘Abdullāh ibn 'Umar, and Anas ibn Mālik (may Allah be pleased with them) reported that the Prophet (may Allah’s peace and blessings be upon him) said: "If the Iqāmah for prayer is proclaimed, and the dinner is served, start with the dinner."

Explanation

Explanation of the hadith

If the Iqamāh for prayer is proclaimed, and food or drink are served, one should start with food and drink; in order to satisfy his appetite, and his mind should not be busy with the food.

Topics
The Azan and Iqaamah

Related concept articles

Prayer · Peace and reconciliation · Prophethood