Etiquettes

Q: What is the impact if we eat food from the middle of the plate?

Q: Please clarify regarding the picking up of the tablecloth once everyone has eaten.

1. Does it have to be lifted immediately?

2. Is it true that barakah is decreased if bread crumbs are left on the cloth and it isn't dusted?

Q: My question is regarding sharing food with non-Muslims. We live in India where majority of the people are of different faiths and religions. We are extremely careful about consuming halaal food. However, since we have colleagues and friends who are non-Muslims, we invite them over sometimes for food and even share food at work places. I wanted to know if there is anything wrong with that. And if yes, what is the extent of it?

Q: Some people drink juice or punch from wine glasses, normally at functions or on Eid day. Would this be correct? A senior Moulana from my town said that it’s haraam because it is emulation of the kuffar. These people claim that there’s nothing wrong with it and it’s just a glass. 

Q:

1. Is eating at a dining table sinful? My family eats it that way.

2. Should I sit down alone and eat or together with my family on the table?

Q: Can we take name of Nabi (sallallahu alaihi wa sallam) while eating or drinking or after drinking milk, or must our mouth be totally clean?

Q:

1. Is it necessary or sunnat to wash the hands before eating snacks (not a regular meal)?

2. Usually the snacks are served in bowls and eaten with the help of spoon. What is the rule if it is eaten with hand?

Q: How much should I eat at a time and does eating more effect your taqwa?

Q: What benefit does a person enjoy when he ensures that he only consumes halaal?

Q: Is it sunnat to take a smaller first sip of water, then a medium sip, and then a big sip?