Does the disbeliever eat with seven intestines? Is this a general statement, since some disbelievers do not eat much?
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The questioner : Does the disbeliever eat in seven intestines? Is this a general statement?
The Shaykh : It is a general statement.
The questioner : It includes every disbeliever, and some disbelievers do not eat much. How is that?
The Shaykh : This is an exception to the general rule; it was stated as a general rule.
The questioner : A hadith was narrated, graded as good by al-Haythami, in which the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) said: He said this to Abu Dharr, and it was graded as good. Many narrations have been reported, and these indicate obligation. He said: Do not eat while leaning.
The Shaykh : Yes, we have not known anyone to say it is forbidden, ever. It is either disliked or contrary to what is preferable, only. Yes.
The Shaykh : It is a general statement.
The questioner : It includes every disbeliever, and some disbelievers do not eat much. How is that?
The Shaykh : This is an exception to the general rule; it was stated as a general rule.
The questioner : A hadith was narrated, graded as good by al-Haythami, in which the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) said:
Do not eat while leaning.
لا تأكل متكئاThe Shaykh : Yes, we have not known anyone to say it is forbidden, ever. It is either disliked or contrary to what is preferable, only. Yes.