It is narrated from Sayyiduna Umar bin Abi Salamah that once food was brought to the Prophet (peace be upon him). The Prophet (peace be upon him) said to me, "Umar, mention the name of Allah, eat with your right hand, and eat from what is in front of you." After that, this always became my habit at mealtime. Before this, my hand used to wander around in the dish.