It is narrated from Sayyidah Aisha (may Allah be pleased with her) that the Noble Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) said: When dinner is served and the call for the establishment of prayer is also given, then eat the food first.

Sayyida Umm Salama (may Allah be pleased with her) narrates that the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him) said: When dinner is served and it is also time for prayer, then eat the food first.

It is narrated from Sayyiduna Abdullah bin Umar (may Allah be pleased with him) that the Noble Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) said: When the evening meal is served and the prayer is also established, then eat the food first. Nafi’ says: Once Sayyiduna Ibn Umar (may Allah be pleased with him) was eating his evening meal and he was listening to the recitation of the Imam.

Sayyiduna Anas bin Malik (may Allah be pleased with him) used to stay behind (i.e., not pray with) Umar bin Abdul Aziz (may Allah have mercy on him) in prayer. (One day) Umar bin Abdul Aziz asked him: What makes you do this? He replied: I saw the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him) praying; when you conform to that prayer, I pray with you, but when you differ from it, I perform the prayer (on time) and go home.