Silsilat al-Ahadith al-Sahihah

Sayyidah Aisha (may Allah be pleased with her) says: I said, "O Messenger of Allah! May Allah sacrifice me for you, please eat while reclining, for it is easier for you." (Upon hearing this) the Prophet (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) lowered his head so much that it was close to his forehead touching the ground and said: "I will eat as a servant eats and sit as a servant sits."