It is narrated from Sayyidah Aisha (may Allah be pleased with her) that the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him) said: When the night meal is served and the call for the establishment of prayer (iqamah) is also given, then begin with the food.
Hadith Referenceالفتح الربانی / أبواب الأذ كار الواردة عقب الصلاة / 1924
Hadith Gradingمحدثین:صحیح
Hadith Takhrij«أخرجه البخاري: 671، ومسلم: 558 ، (انظر مسند أحمد ترقيم الرسالة: 24120، 24246 ترقیم بيت الأفكار الدولية: 26139»
Brief Explanation
Benefits: … Waki‘ (the narrator of the hadith) has narrated the hadith in this manner: “When the time for prayer arrives and the evening meal is also present…” .