23 - Description Of The Eating Of Rasoolullah

Reported on the authority of Ibn al-Ka'b ibn Malik, that his father said:

"The Prophet (Allah bless him and give him peace) used to lick his fingers three times.”

Anas said:

“When the Prophet (Allah bless him and give him peace) ate a meal, he used to lick his three fingers [the thumb, the index finger and the middle finger].”

Abu Juhaifa said:

“The Prophet said (Allah bless him and give him peace): 'As for me, I do not eat while leaning on a support'!”

Ibn al-Ka'b ibn Malik reported that his father said:

"Allah’s Messenger (Allah bless him and give him peace) used to eat with his three fingers and afterwards he would lick them.”

Anas ibn Malik say:

"Allah’s Messenger (Allah bless him and give him peace) was brought some dried dates, and I saw him eat while he was hunched over from hunger.”