The ruling on placing food before prayer
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Question:
His second point is: Shaykh, what is the ruling on placing food before prayer?
Answer:
There is nothing wrong with placing food whenever it is ready. However, if placing it before prayer distracts the worshippers and their hearts are drawn to it, the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) said: So start with it. And he (peace and blessings be upon him) said: Riyad as-Salihin 1753 because that affects his humility in prayer and occupies his mind with the food. As for the preparation and bringing of the food itself, there is no objection. But if his heart is drawn to it, he should not enter into prayer until he has eaten enough to satisfy his desire for it. Yes.
The presenter:
May Allah reward you with good,
His second point is: Shaykh, what is the ruling on placing food before prayer?
Answer:
There is nothing wrong with placing food whenever it is ready. However, if placing it before prayer distracts the worshippers and their hearts are drawn to it, the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) said:
When the evening meal is present
إذا حضر العشاءNo Salat (prayer) should be performed when the food has been served, nor
لا صلاة بحضرة طعام، ولا وهوthe two urges (urination and defecation) are pressing him;
يراوده الأخبثان؛The presenter:
May Allah reward you with good,
Source
نور على الدرب - الفوزان - 03/266 — archive.org (14:40)
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