Is eating while leaning (mutakki'an) disliked?

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Al-Mughni

Book of Hunting and Slaughter

Book 56 · Issue 5 · Bab 1

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Eating while leaning is disliked based on the Prophet's (peace be upon him) statement: "I do not eat while leaning." Furthermore, it is reported that the Messenger of Allah was never seen eating while leaning, and he forbade a man from eating while lying on his stomach (munbathiq).