Description Of The Eating Of Rasoolullah
باب ما جاء في أكل رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم
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.”