Sahih al-Bukhari Hadith 642 – Volume 1, Book 11

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Volume 1, Book 11, Number 642:
Narrated Nafi':
Ibn 'Umar said, "Allah's Apostle said, 'If the supper is served for anyone of you and the Iqama is
pronounced, start with the supper and don't be in haste (and carry on eating) till you finish it." If
food was served for Ibn 'Umar and Iqama was pronounced, he never came to the prayer till he fin –
ished it (i.e. food) in spite of the fact that he heard the recitation (of the Qur'an) by the Imam (in the
prayer). Narrated Ibn 'Umar: The Prophet said, "If anyone of you is having his meals, he should not
hurry up till he is; satisfied even if the prayer has been started."