Al Ghazzali: On the Etiquette of Eating

Al-Ghazzali recommends following the example of the Prophet in order to learn and practice the etiquette of eating. This includes what to do before eating, at the time of eating, drinking water, after eating, when eating with other people, the merit of eating with friends, the virtue of being a host, giving and accepting invitations, and when arriving and leaving a host’s home.