Is it allowed to give islamic salutation during eating?

 Is it allowed to give islamic salutation during eating?

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Great question!

In Islam, giving the standard Islamic salutation "As-Salamu Alaikum" (peace be upon you) while someone is eating is allowed, but there are some etiquettes and scholarly opinions around it.

🔹 General Ruling:

• Saying "As-Salamu Alaikum" to someone who is eating is permissible.

• The one eating is not obligated to respond immediately, especially if their mouth is full. Islam does not impose hardship.

🔹 Scholarly Opinions & Etiquette:

• If a person's mouth is full, it's better not to force a reply immediately. They can wait until they finish chewing and then reply with "Wa Alaikum Assalam."

• Some scholars recommend avoiding long conversations or greetings during meals, simply out of practicality and respect for the act of eating.

• However, there is no prohibition in the Qur’an or Sunnah against giving salaam while eating.

🔹 A Good Practice:

Instead of giving salam while someone is actively chewing, you could:

• Greet them before they start eating, or

• Greet after they finish, or

• Say "Bismillah" or "BarakAllahu feek" as a form of encouragement or dua while they eat.