Using the Right Hand for Eating & Drinking

After pronouncing God's (Allah) name before starting to eat or drink, a Muslim should use his right hand for eating and drinking. This practice is a continual reminder for Muslims to strive to be among those, who - on the Day of Judgment - shall get their records in their right hands[1]. Adherence to this practice, on behalf of the individual symbolizes his desire and commitment to be among the people of 'right hand' on the Day of Judgment[2]. The Prophet (pbuh) has stressed adherence to this practice in a number of narratives ascribed to him. In one of these narratives, the Prophet (pbuh) is reported to have said:

Whenever one of you eats, he should eat with his right hand and whenever he drinks, he should drink using his right hand.