“On that day shall men come forward in throngs to behold their works,
“And whosoever shall have wrought an atom’s weight of good shall behold it,
“And whosoever shall have wrought an atom’s weight of evil shall behold it.”
EATING. According to the Traditions, Muḥammadans have been enjoined by their Prophet to eat in God’s name, to return thanks, to eat with their right hand, and with their shoes off, and to lick the plate when the meal is finished. The following are some of Muḥammad’s precepts on the subject:—
“The Devil has power over that food which is eaten without remembering God.”
“Repeat the name of God. Eat with the right hand and eat from before you.”
“When a man comes into a house at meal-time, and remembers the name of God, the devil says to his followers, ‘There is no place here for you and me to-night, nor is there any supper for us.’”
“When anyone eats he must not wash his fingers until he has first licked them.”
“Whoever eats a dish and licks it afterwards, the dish intercedes with God for him.”
“When victuals are placed before you, eat them with your shoes off, because taking off your shoes will ease your feet.” (ʿAbdu ʾl-Ḥaqq adds, “and do it out of respect to the food.”)