And Ibn Umar (may Allah be pleased with them both) used to eat first in such a situation, and Abu Darda (may Allah be pleased with him) used to say that wisdom is that a person should fulfill his need first so that when he stands in prayer, his heart is free (from distraction).
And Ibn Umar (may Allah be pleased with them both) used to eat first in such a situation, and Abu Darda (may Allah be pleased with him) used to say that wisdom is that a person should fulfill his need first so that when he stands in prayer, his heart is free (from distraction).
Narrated Anas bin Malik: Allah's Apostle said, "If the supper is served start having it before praying the Maghrib prayer and do not be hasty in finishing it."
Hadith Referenceصحيح البخاري / كتاب الأذان / 672
Hadith Gradingمحدثین:أحاديث صحيح البخاريّ كلّها صحيحة
Narrated Nafi`: Ibn `Umar said, "Allah's Apostle said, 'If the supper is served for anyone of you and the Iqama is pronounced, start with the supper and don't be in haste (and carry on eating) till you finish it." If food was served for Ibn `Umar and Iqama was pronounced, he never came to the prayer till he finished it (i.e. food) in spite of the fact that he heard the recitation (of the Qur'an) by the Imam (in the prayer).
Hadith Referenceصحيح البخاري / كتاب الأذان / 673
Hadith Gradingمحدثین:أحاديث صحيح البخاريّ كلّها صحيحة
Narrated Ibn `Umar: The Prophet said, "If anyone of you is having his meals, he should not hurry up till he is; satisfied even if the prayer has been started."
Hadith Referenceصحيح البخاري / كتاب الأذان / 674
Hadith Gradingمحدثین:أحاديث صحيح البخاريّ كلّها صحيحة