Is it allowed to give islamic salutation during eating?
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Is it allowed to give islamic salutation during eating?
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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:
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Saying "As-Salamu Alaikum" to someone who is eating is permissible.
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The one eating is not obligated to respond immediately, especially if their mouth is full. Islam does not impose hardship.
🔹 Scholarly Opinions & Etiquette:
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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."
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Some scholars recommend avoiding long conversations or greetings during meals, simply out of practicality and respect for the act of eating.
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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:
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Greet them before they start eating, or
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Greet after they finish, or
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Say "Bismillah" or "BarakAllahu feek" as a form of encouragement or dua while they eat.
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