{"_id":"66e372ee17553681e0d1bdcc","title":"{\"ops\":[{\"insert\":\"What is the duaa you say after eating food?\"}]}","question":"{\"ops\":[{\"insert\":\"What is the duaa you say after eating food?\\n\"}]}","answer":"{\"ops\":[{\"attributes\":{\"background\":\"transparent\"},\"insert\":\"Imam Gazali's monumental work, Ihya ulum al-din, contains a wealth of prophetic teachings on food, serving as an invaluable guide for achieving success in this world and the afterlife. Below is list of some of these teachings:\"},{\"insert\":\"\\n\"},{\"attributes\":{\"background\":\"transparent\"},\"insert\":\"Consume a sufficient amount of food to maintain a healthy body.\"},{\"attributes\":{\"list\":\"ordered\"},\"insert\":\"\\n\"},{\"attributes\":{\"background\":\"transparent\"},\"insert\":\"Refrain from excessive eating.\"},{\"attributes\":{\"list\":\"ordered\"},\"insert\":\"\\n\"},{\"attributes\":{\"background\":\"transparent\"},\"insert\":\"Avoid indulgence in excess.\"},{\"attributes\":{\"list\":\"ordered\"},\"insert\":\"\\n\"},{\"attributes\":{\"background\":\"transparent\"},\"insert\":\"Prior to eating, ensure you wash your hands.\"},{\"attributes\":{\"list\":\"ordered\"},\"insert\":\"\\n\"},{\"attributes\":{\"background\":\"transparent\"},\"insert\":\"Share your meals with others rather than dining alone and extend invitations to others.\"},{\"attributes\":{\"list\":\"ordered\"},\"insert\":\"\\n\"},{\"attributes\":{\"background\":\"transparent\"},\"insert\":\"Exercise patience and allow food to cool down before consumption.\"},{\"attributes\":{\"list\":\"ordered\"},\"insert\":\"\\n\"},{\"attributes\":{\"background\":\"transparent\"},\"insert\":\"Make your intention for eating centered on preserving your health and strength to serve your Lord.\"},{\"attributes\":{\"list\":\"ordered\"},\"insert\":\"\\n\"},{\"attributes\":{\"background\":\"transparent\"},\"insert\":\"Display respect by not commencing your meal before elders.\"},{\"attributes\":{\"list\":\"ordered\"},\"insert\":\"\\n\"},{\"attributes\":{\"background\":\"transparent\"},\"insert\":\"Begin your meal with a minimum of \\\"Bismillah,\\\" though the complete basmala, \\\"Bismillah al-Rahman al-Rahim,\\\" is preferable.\"},{\"attributes\":{\"list\":\"ordered\"},\"insert\":\"\\n\"},{\"attributes\":{\"background\":\"transparent\"},\"insert\":\"If you forget to say \\\"Bismillah\\\" initially, recite it whenever you remember, or alternatively say: \\\"بسمِ اللَّهِ فِي أَوَّلِهِ وَآخِرِهِ.\\\"\"},{\"attributes\":{\"list\":\"ordered\"},\"insert\":\"\\n\"},{\"attributes\":{\"background\":\"transparent\"},\"insert\":\"Engage in conversation with others while eating.\"},{\"attributes\":{\"list\":\"ordered\"},\"insert\":\"\\n\"},{\"attributes\":{\"background\":\"transparent\"},\"insert\":\"Avoid reaching for food that is not within your reach.\"},{\"attributes\":{\"list\":\"ordered\"},\"insert\":\"\\n\"},{\"attributes\":{\"background\":\"transparent\"},\"insert\":\"As a host, encourage your guests to partake in the meal.\"},{\"attributes\":{\"list\":\"ordered\"},\"insert\":\"\\n\"},{\"attributes\":{\"background\":\"transparent\"},\"insert\":\"Express appreciation for the food.\"},{\"attributes\":{\"list\":\"ordered\"},\"insert\":\"\\n\"},{\"attributes\":{\"background\":\"transparent\"},\"insert\":\"Refrain from criticizing the food.\"},{\"attributes\":{\"list\":\"ordered\"},\"insert\":\"\\n\"},{\"attributes\":{\"background\":\"transparent\"},\"insert\":\"Consume your meal using your right hand.\"},{\"attributes\":{\"list\":\"ordered\"},\"insert\":\"\\n\"},{\"attributes\":{\"background\":\"transparent\"},\"insert\":\"Chew your food thoroughly and swallow before taking additional portions.\"},{\"attributes\":{\"list\":\"ordered\"},\"insert\":\"\\n\"},{\"attributes\":{\"background\":\"transparent\"},\"insert\":\"Conclude your meal with gratitude by saying \\\"alhamdulillah.\\\" The complete dua is: \\\"الْحَمْـدُ للهِ الَّذي أَطْعَمَنـي هـذا وَرَزَقَنـيهِ مِنْ غَـيْرِ حَوْلٍ مِنِّي وَلا قُوَّة.\\\" This translates to: \\\"Praise is to Allah Who has given me this food, and sustained me with it though I was unable to do it and powerless.\\\"\"},{\"attributes\":{\"list\":\"ordered\"},\"insert\":\"\\n\"}]}","tags":[{"_id":"668d9fea0b76658b4c2328f2","tag":"Contemporary Life: Food and Medicine","count":54},{"_id":"668d9fe80b76658b4c2328c2","tag":"Imam Al-Ghazali","count":4},{"_id":"66e372ee17553681e0d1bdc7","tag":"Food Etiquette","count":4},{"_id":"66e372ee17553681e0d1bdca","tag":"Manners","count":1}],"createdOn":"2024-09-12T23:02:06.463Z"}