1. After eating, thoroughly clean the plate or any other utensil which you are eating from (bowl, etc.). It is reported in the Hadith that the utensil makes dua of forgiveness for the one who cleans it after eating. ^[1]

2. After eating, lick your fingers. First lick the middle finger, then the index finger, and finally the thumb. ^[2]

Hazrat Abu Hurairah (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) reports that Hazrat Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) said, “When any of you eats any food, then he should lick his fingers, as he does not know which morsel of food contains the special blessings of Allah Ta‘ala.” ^[3]

1. If one forgets to recite the dua before eating, then one should recite the following dua when one remembers: ^[1]

بِسْمِ اللهِ أَوَّلَهُ وَآخِرَهُ

(I commence) in the name of Allah Ta‘ala from the beginning till the end. ^[2]

1. Always consume halaal and wholesome food. Refrain from consuming doubtful or haraam food. ^[1]

2. Eat with the intention of gaining strength to fulfil the commands of Allah Ta‘ala and engage in His worship. ^[2]

3. One should sit on the floor and eat. ^[3]

The Deen of Islam is a universal Deen. It is for all times, all places and all people. It is so complete, perfect and comprehensive that it has shown man the path of fulfilling the rights of Allah Ta‘ala and the rights of the servants.

Prior to a person entering the world until he passes away, Islam has prescribed laws and injunctions through which goodness will be acquired.