The Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him) said: “When one of you eats, let him not wipe his hand with a napkin until he licks it or it is licked.” Is this command obligatory?
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The questioner: O Shaykh, in a hadith only Sunan Abi Dawud 3847Sahih (Al-Albani) .
The Shaykh: Yes.
The questioner: Here, meaning, is the command here for obligation or for guidance?
The Shaykh: For obligation.
The student: For obligation.
The Shaykh: Unless there is evidence, and we do not know of any evidence.
The student: Ah, may Allah reward you with good, may Allah bless you.
When one of you eats, he must not wipe his hand with a handkerchief till he licks it or gives it to someone to lick.
إذا أكل أحدكم فلا يمسحن يده بالمنديل حتى يَلعقها أو يُلعقهاThe Shaykh: Yes.
The questioner: Here, meaning, is the command here for obligation or for guidance?
The Shaykh: For obligation.
The student: For obligation.
The Shaykh: Unless there is evidence, and we do not know of any evidence.
The student: Ah, may Allah reward you with good, may Allah bless you.
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