Eat together rather than alone

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Etiquette of Eating & Drinking

Eat together rather than alone

The companions said, "We eat but are not satisfied." He replied: "Perhaps you eat separately. Gather together over your food and mention the name of Allah, and it will be blessed for you."

Reference: Sunan Abi Dawud, on the authority of Wahshi ibn Harb (RA)

Explanation

Communal eating is presented as a source of blessing (barakah).

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