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Don’t You Know How To Cook?

BURSTING over food not cooked to our taste is a sin that few escape. Extreme fury and anger, mostly with spouses, is expressed with rejecting food and refusing to eat, undermining this great blessing many are deprived of.

Yes, mistakes happen. The wife may have forgotten to add salt.

In such situations, we ought to be patient, as the Prophet (peace be upon him) was when his wives cooked food he didn’t like. He sat, and said nothing at all, nor did he eat from it.

Abu Hurairah reported: The Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him) never found fault with food. If he had inclination to eating it, he would eat; and if he disliked it, he would leave it. (Al-Bukhari and Muslim)

Commentary from Riyad-us-Saliheen: “This Hadith throws light on the Prophet’s excellent manners which ought to be followed by all Muslims.

It is a deplorable state of affairs that when we find a dish a bit unsavory, we lose our temper and create quite a scene in the house.”

Another important aspect is not hurting someone’s feeling. He or she might have exerted so much effort in cooking that for us. Positive and encouraging statements are more helpful in correcting people than hurting their feelings.

How To Deal With Food We Don’t Like

Bursting over food not cooked to our taste is a sin that few escape. Extreme fury and anger, mostly with spouses, is expressed by rejecting food and refusing to eat, undermining this great blessing many are deprived of.

Yes, mistakes happen. The wife may have forgotten to add salt. In such situations, we ought to be patient, as the Prophet (peace be upon him) was when his wives cooked food he didn’t like.

Abu Hurairah reported: “The Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him) never found fault with food. If he had inclination to eating it, he would eat; and if he disliked it, he would leave it.” (Al-Bukhari and Muslim)

Or he would say, “I do not feel like eating this.” (Al-Bukhari, no. 5076, and Muslim no. 1946)

Sometimes he would praise the food, as when he asked his family for food, and they said, “We have nothing but vinegar.” He asked for it and started to eat it, saying, “What a good food is vinegar.” (Sahih Muslim, no. 2052)

These Ahadith throw light on the Prophet’s excellent manners which ought to be followed by all Muslims. It is a deplorable state of affairs that when we find a dish a bit unsavory, we lose our temper and create quite a scene in the house.

Another important aspect is not hurting your wife’s feelings. He or she might have exerted so much effort in cooking that for us. Positive and encouraging statements are more helpful in correcting people than hurting their feelings.

Food In Quran

[1:1] In the name of GOD, Most Gracious, Most Merciful
[16:115] He only prohibits for you dead animals, blood, the meat of pigs, and food which is dedicated to other than GOD. If one is forced (to eat these), without being deliberate or malicious, then GOD is Forgiver, Most Merciful.

The vegetarian diet is perfectly acceptable in the light of the Quran.  Please review the following verses:

[5:4] They consult you concerning what is lawful for them; say, “Lawful for you are all good things, including what trained dogs and falcons catch for you.” You train them according to GOD’s teachings. You may eat what they catch for you, and mention GOD’s name thereupon. You shall observe GOD. GOD is most efficient in reckoning.

[5:5] Today, all good food is made lawful for you. The food of the people of the scripture is lawful for you. Also, you may marry the chaste women among the believers, as well as the chaste women among the followers of previous scripture, provided you pay them their due dowries. You shall maintain chastity, not committing adultery, nor taking secret lovers. Anyone who rejects faith, all his work will be in vain, and in the Hereafter, he will be with the losers.

[5:93] Those who believe and lead a righteous life bear no guilt by eating any food, so long as they observe the commandments, believe and lead a righteous life, then maintain their piety and faith, and continue to observe piety and righteousness. GOD loves the righteous.

[6:145] Say, “I do not find in the revelations given to me any food that is prohibited for any eater except (1) carrion, (2) running blood, (3) the meat of pigs, for it is contaminated, and (4) the meat of animals blasphemously dedicated to other than GOD.” If one is forced (to eat these), without being deliberate or malicious, then your Lord is Forgiver, Most Merciful.

[7:157] “(4) follow the messenger, the gentile prophet (Muhammad), whom they find written in their Torah and Gospel. He exhorts them to be righteous, enjoins them from evil, allows for them all good food, and prohibits that which is bad, and unloads the burdens and the shackles imposed upon them. Those who believe in him, respect him, support him, and follow the light that came with him are the successful ones.”

[10:24] The analogy of this worldly life is like this: we send down water from the sky to produce with it all kinds of plants from the earth and to provide food for the people and the animals. Then, just as the earth is perfectly adorned, and its people think that they are in control thereof, our judgment comes by night or by day, leaving it completely barren, as if nothing existed the previous day. We thus explain the revelations for people who reflect.

[16:115] He only prohibits for you dead animals, blood, the meat of pigs, and food which is dedicated to other than GOD. If one is forced (to eat these), without being deliberate or malicious, then GOD is Forgiver, Most Merciful.

[22:30] Those who reverence the rites decreed by GOD have deserved a good reward at their Lord. All livestock is made lawful for your food, except for those specifically prohibited for you. You shall avoid the abomination of idol worship, and avoid bearing false witness.

[23:18] We send down from the sky water, in exact measure, then we store it in the ground. Certainly, we can let it escape.
[23:19] With it, we produce for you orchards of date palms, grapes, all kinds of fruits, and various foods.
[23:20] Also, a tree native to Sinai produces oil, as well as relish for the eaters.
[23:21] And the livestock should provide you with a lesson. We let you drink (milk) from their bellies, you derive other benefits from them, and some of them you use for food.

Thank you and may God guide us,
 M. Irtaza

Food Of Prophet (SAW)

Vinegar:
A food Prophet Muhammad (SAW) used to eat with olive oil. [That’s now a fashion in expensive Italian Restaurants]

Milk:
The Prophet (SAW) said that milk wipes away heat from the heart just as the finger wipes away sweat from the brow. It strengthens the back, improved the brain, renews vision, and drives away forgetfulness.

Honey:
Considered to be the best remedy for diarrhea when mixed in hot water. It is the food of foods, drink of drinks, and drug of drugs. It is used for creating appetite, strengthening the stomach, and eliminating phlegm; as a meat preservative, hair conditioner, eye salve, and mouthwash. It is extremely beneficial in the morning in warm water and is also a Sunnah.

Olive oil:
Excellent treatment for skin and hair delays old age and treats inflammation of the stomach.

Mushroom:
Mushroom is a good cure for the eyes, it also serves as a form of birth control and arrests paralysis.

Grapes:
The Prophet (SAW) was very fond of grapes – it purifies the blood, provides vigor and health, strengthen the kidneys, and clear the bowels.

Dates:
The Prophet (SAW) said that a house without dates has no food and is also to be eaten at the time of childbirth.

Figs:
It is a fruit from paradise and a cure for piles.

Barley:
Good for fever in a soup form.

Melon:
The Prophet (SAW) said: “None of your women who are pregnant and eat of water melon will fail to produce offspring who are good in countenance and good in character.”

Pomegranate:
The Prophet (SAW) said it cleanses you of Satan and evil aspirations for 40 days.

Water:
The Prophet (SAW) said the best drink in this world and the next is water, when you are thirsty drink it by sips and not gulps, gulping produces sickness of the liver.

So praise be to our beloved Nabi (SAW) who related us with marvelous knowledge which dazzles the wisest minds. May this information be beneficial to all of us In Sha’Allah

Hadith: Food & Eating

Give food to the hungry
Narrated by Abu Musa Al Ashari(Radhiallaho anho):
Allah’s Messenger (sallallaahu ‘alaihi wasallam) said, “Give food to the hungry, pay a visit to the sick, and release (set free) the one in captivity (by paying his ransom).”
Sahih Al-Bukhari Vol. 7 : No. 286

Mentioning Allah’s Name on starting to eat
Narrated by Umar bin Abi Salama(Radhiallaho anho):
I was a boy under the care of Allah Messenger (sallallaahu ‘alaihi wasallam) and my hand used to go around the dish while I was eating. So Allah’s Apostle said to me, “O boy! Mention the Name of Allah and eat with your right hand, and eat of the dish what is nearer to you.” Since then I have applied those instructions when eating.
Sahih Al-Bukhari Vol. 7 : No. 288

Eating with the right hand
Narrated by Aisha(Radhiallaho anha):
Allah’s Messenger (sallallaahu ‘alaihi wasallam) used to love to start doing things from the right side whenever possible, in performing ablution, putting on his shoes, and combing his hair. (Al-Ash’ath said: The Prophet used to do so in all his affairs.)
Sahih Al-Bukhari Vol. 7 : No. 292

A believer is satisfied with a little food
Narrated by Abu Huraira(Radhiallaho anho):
A man used to eat much, but when he embraced Islam, he started eating less. That was mentioned to Allah’s Messenger (sallallaahu ‘alaihi wasallam), who then said, “A believer eats in one intestine (is satisfied with a little food) and a Kafir eats in seven intestines (eats much).”

Sahih Al-Bukhari Vol. 7 : No. 309

The Prophet (PBUH) said “Pass on knowledge from me even if it is only one verse”