It used to be said: 'Whoever desires his heart be enlightened, then he should reduce [the intake of] his food.'
Category: Food & Eating
His desires get the better of him
It is not befitting of the believer, that [thought of] his stomach (food) commands his attention the most, and that his desires get the better of him.
Greater than his need for food, drink, and clothing
A servant's need for the mu'awwidhaat (the protective supplications, i.e. the last 3 soorahs of the Qur.aan) is greater than his need for food, drink, and clothing.
Important advice for after Ramadhaan
So the Muslim must always be a servant of Allaah and not a servant of Allaah [just] some of the time.
For those who desire a righteous heart
May Allaah grant you goodness. It has been narrated that al-Ashtar once entered upon 'Ali ibn Abi Taalib رضي الله عنه – after part of the night had passed – while he was standing in prayer.
Ponder death at every moment
Ponder death at every moment, because no one knows at which moment he will die. [So] he expects he may die in his bed, or die in his car, or die while eating his food – he may die in any place.
No, you're not a scholar, but you have some knowledge
And amongst them was 'Umar ibn Abi Salamah رضي الله عنه, and he was small, a young boy. He sat with the Messenger ﷺ to eat, and his hand started to wander around the plate.
Seek knowledge of your Religion
[For example], these two men sat down to eat.
Beware of indulging in the pursuit of comfort and luxury
So the more the people increase in [comfort and] luxury, the more they open up before the people, [and as a result] the more evils open up before them.
Joking in speech is like salt in food
Joking in speech is like salt in food; if it is missing, or exceeds its proper measure, it is blameworthy.