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Washing Hands Around Meals

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Easy
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The Sunnah

The Prophet ﷺ said: "The blessing of food lies in washing (the hands) before it and washing (them) after it."

Source: Jami at-Tirmidhi 1846

The Science

Washing the hands before and after eating is fundamental hygiene that limits the spread of germs and keeps food clean and wholesome.

How to Practice

1

Wash your hands before sitting to eat

2

Eat with clean hands

3

Wash your hands again after the meal

4

Encourage the household to do the same

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