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Excellence
of Eating with 5 Fingers & licking
them, Islam is complete in all aspects
and nothing can be added to its contents
and nothing can be eliminated there
from. Islam has put forward complete,
comprehensive and eternal Shariah
for us.
Messenger
of Allah, Rasullah (s.a.) instructed
His followers that after taking meal
they should lick up their fingers
before they wash or wipe them with
a towel. Since Messenger of Allah
(s.a.) approved of this act, it is
commendable.
To
use less than 5 fingers for eating
speaks of the manner of the arrogant,
whereas to use both hands to this
end is indicative of an overpowering
greed. So, the best way of eating
is that shown by Messenger of Allah
(s.a.). Here, too, is the affirmation
of licking the fingers after taking
meal, and not during it.
Present-day
Muslims hardly care for this directive
of Messenger of Allah (s.a.) because
they think that this act will bring
disgrace and dishonour upon them.
To make matters worse, they throw
away a large quantity of unconsumed
food in street dumps, garbage bags
and drains. They even deem it necessary
to leave over some food in plates
and dishes, still less of licking
them. What a pity, the Muslim community
has gone far away from the teachings
and excellent example of their Rasul
(s.a.)!
Today,
medical science says that, If a person
eats with his fingers, and dips his
fingers in the food while eating,
some germs are made that allow to
digest the food more easily, and the
stomach doesn't get any problems.
So you need to lick your fingers to
lick the germs, which are good for
your health. Licking fingers produces
more saliva which helps to digest
food faster.
This
was told 1400 years by our Prophet(sa);
today science has proved its beneficial
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