Sayyiduna Anas bin Malik (may Allah be pleased with him) narrated that the Prophet Muhammad (peace and blessings be upon him) said: When dinner is served and the prayer has also been established, then eat the food first.

Sayyiduna Anas bin Malik (may Allah be pleased with him) narrated that the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him) said: When the evening meal is served, eat it before the Maghrib prayer, and there should be no distaste in eating, and do not hasten to prayer by leaving your food.

Sayyidah Aisha (may Allah be pleased with her) narrated that the Noble Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) said: If the evening meal is served and the call for prayer is also being made, then eat the meal first.

Narrated Abdullah bin Umar, may Allah be pleased with them both, that the Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, said: When the evening meal of any one of you is ready and the call to prayer has been made, then eat the meal first and do not rush for the prayer until you have finished eating.