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Avoiding Extravagance in Eating

Difficulty:
Medium
Just a habit change
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The Sunnah

The Prophet ﷺ said: "Eat, drink, give charity, and clothe yourselves, without extravagance or arrogance."

Source: Sunan Ibn Majah 3349

The Science

Avoiding excess in food guards against waste and overeating, supporting both bodily wellbeing and humble, grateful habits.

How to Practice

1

Take only what you will eat

2

Avoid wasting food or over-preparing

3

Be content with simple, wholesome meals

4

Share extra food rather than discarding it

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