Sahih Muslim Book: 37, Hadith: 5417

حَدَّثَنَا يَحْيَى بْنُ يَحْيَى، أَخْبَرَنَا أَبُو مُعَاوِيَةَ، عَنْ هِشَامِ بْنِ عُرْوَةَ، عَنْ عَبْدِ الرَّحْمَنِ، بْنِ سَعْدٍ عَنِ ابْنِ كَعْبِ بْنِ مَالِكٍ، عَنْ أَبِيهِ، قَالَ كَانَ رَسُولُ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم يَأْكُلُ بِثَلاَثِ أَصَابِعَ وَيَلْعَقُ يَدَهُ قَبْلَ أَنْ يَمْسَحَهَا ‏.‏ Ibn Ka’b b. Malik reported on the authority of his father that the Messenger of Allah (may peace be upon him) used to eat (food) with three fingers and he licked his hand before wiping it (with towel). Chain : Yahya bin Yahya bin Bukayr – Muhammad bin Khazim al-Darir – Hisham bin ‘Urwa – ‘Urwa ibn al-Zubayr Data Source Disclaimer: The data presented on this website has been meticulously collected from Sunnah.com , a recognized and authentic source. We are committed to providing the highest quality content to our Muslim brothers and sisters. In the event of any issues or corrections, please do not hesitate to contact us . Your satisfaction and the accuracy o...