Is it permissible to eat while leaning or reclining (mutakki'an)?

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Al-Mughni

Book of the Wedding Feast

Book 37 · Issue 2 · Bab 1

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Eating while leaning or reclining is disliked (*makruh*). This is based on the narration of Abu Juhayfah that the Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, stated: 'I do not eat while reclining,' as narrated by Al-Bukhari.