Does the host eat with his guests, or does he eat after them, as the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) did?
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The questioner : There is no evidence that the host does not eat with his guests... if there is no reason for him to eat only when... because the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him)...?
The Shaykh : Yes, there is evidence of the good character of the Messenger (peace and blessings be upon him); his habit was to eat after his companions, even while traveling. As for the host eating with his guests, this depends on custom. If the custom is that eating with them is more honorable, more pleasant, and more comforting for them, then he should eat. If the situation is the opposite, he should not eat. Yes.
The Shaykh : Yes, there is evidence of the good character of the Messenger (peace and blessings be upon him); his habit was to eat after his companions, even while traveling. As for the host eating with his guests, this depends on custom. If the custom is that eating with them is more honorable, more pleasant, and more comforting for them, then he should eat. If the situation is the opposite, he should not eat. Yes.