Fatwa #1440020 July 2006United Kingdom
Should Muslim talk while eating and can you please back this up with hadith
Question
1)Should Muslim talk while eating and can you please back this up with hadith
2)my friends name is amraiz but he is unaware of the meaning could you please explain to me the meaning and weather it is permissible to keep this name
3) where can i find English book on the teaching of imam abu hanifa ra and the guidlines they have set, could you please give me names or tell me some sites.
Answer
1. It is permissible to talk while eating. There are some Ahadith that indicate that Rasulullah () spoke while eating. Medical research has proven that talking and laughing while eating is good for the digestion of the food and is healthy for the body.
2. We do not respond to non Fiqhi questions.
3. In order for us to respond, kindly inform us which particular teachings of imam Abu Hanifa (R.A) you are interested in. We will then advise you accordingly.
And Allah Knows Best
Muhammed Zakariyya Desai