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Whenever Prophet Mohammad (saww) used to eat
food, he would bring food close to his mouth rather
than lowering his head towards food.
Prophet Mohammad (saww) never leaned while
eating; he did this to avoid being arrogant and God
hates the arrogant people.
Allah in the Holy Quran says:

“He said: Then get forth from this (state), for it does not
befit you to behave proudly therein. Go forth, therefore,
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surely you are of the abject ones”.
Other habits of the Prophet:
1- Prophet used to sit like servants and used to
sit in a way where he can easily wake up.
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2- Prophet used to love eating food with servants.
The intention of such behaviors of Prophet is
to make such habits customary for Muslims.
3- Prophet discourages people of formalities.
4- Prophet used to eat food with hands to
observe hygiene.
5- Prophet used to wash his hands before and
after the food.
Note: By washing hands according to view of Prophet:
1. Removes poverty,
2. Increase sustenance (Rizq),
3. Abundance of good.

1. Surah Al-A’raf, Verse 13.
2. Refer to: Al- Shifaa Beta’riif Huquq Aal-Mustafa, Vol.1, P. 86.