EATING WITH FIVE FINGERS

Excellence of Eating with 5 Fingers & licking them

 
Islam is complete in all aspects and nothing can be added to its 
contents and nothing can be eliminated there from. Islam has put 
forward complete, comprehensive and eternal Shariah for us. 

Messenger of Allah, Rasullah (s.a.) instructed His followers that 
after taking meal they should lick up their fingers before they wash 
or wipe them with a towel. Since Messenger of Allah (s.a.) approved 
of this act, it is commendable. 

To use less than 5 fingers for eating speaks of the manner of the 
arrogant, whereas to use both hands to this end is indicative of an 
overpowering greed. So, the best way of eating is that shown by 
Messenger of Allah (s.a.). Here, too, is the affirmation of licking 
the fingers after taking meal, and not during it. 

Present-day Muslims hardly care for this directive of Messenger of 
Allah (s.a.) because they think that this act will bring disgrace 
and dishonour upon them. To make matters worse, they throw away a 
large quantity of unconsumed food in street dumps, garbage bags and 
drains. They even deem it necessary to leave over some food in 
plates and dishes, still less of licking them. What a pity, the 
Muslim community has gone far away from the teachings and excellent 
example of their Rasul (s.a.)! 

Today, medical science says that, If a person eats with his fingers, 
and dips his fingers in the food while eating, some germs are made 
that allow to digest the food more easily, and the stomach doesn't 
get any problems. So you need to lick your fingers to lick the 
germs, which are good for your health. Licking fingers produces more 
saliva which helps to digest food faster. 

This was told 1400 years by our Prophet(sa); today science has 
proved its beneficial values