Eat and drink well, number 3 is often ignored! – Darul Ma’arif Islamic Boarding School

Darulmaarif.net – Indramayu, August 4, 2025 | 09.00 WIB

Writer: Ushth. Syahfa Aidillah

Eating and drinking is a basic human need. But in the world of santri, eating and drinking is not just filling the stomach or eliminating thirst. There is the value of education, character formation, and spirituality contained in it. Because, a santri not only learns about religious knowledge, but also emulates the morals of Rosululloh SAW in every aspect of life – including when eating food.

Not surprisingly, the students were trained to keep etiquette from the way from sitting, holding a spoon, to saying prayers before and after eating. This is not only a symbol of politeness, but also a form of gratitude for the favors that Allah SWT gives.

The following are 4 eating and drinking which are important parts of the formation of santri morals. Number 3 often escapes, even though it is very decisive!

1. Sitting calmly and not in a hurry

In Islam, it is recommended to eat and drink while sitting. Said the Prophet,

Uthman bin Abi Shaiba told us, he said: Jarir told us, about Mansour’s authority, for the authority of Ali Ibn Murthaid, for the authority of Abu Jahfa, he said: He said: He said: He said: I said: I ate.

Meaning: “It told me Uthman bin Abu Syaibah; had told us Jarir from Manshur from Ali bin Al-Aqmar from Abu Juhaifah, he said,” At one point, what was by the Prophet, and then he said to a man by his side, “I will not eat while leaning.” (Clock. Imam Bukhori)

In the boarding school, students are accustomed to eating while sitting in their place, not standing or walking around carrying food.

In addition to showing polite attitude, sitting quietly also educates students to be grateful and not greedy. Eating is not a competition, but part of training self -control.

2. Read prayers before and after eating

Although it sounds simple, reading prayer is a form of etiquette and spiritual awareness. Prayer is not only as a routine, but reminds students that this fortune is from Allah SWT, and will be held accountable.

Not infrequently, students who forgot to read prayers were actually reminded of friends around him. The cottage environment creates a culture of mutual advantage in goodness, even from small things like eating prayer.

3. Do not criticize food and appreciate food providers

Well, this is often forgotten. Sometimes, simple foods such as clear vegetables or fried tempeh are considered less attractive. But the manners of a santri are accepting what they are, without complaining let alone denounce.

Santri are educated to respect anyone who prepares food, whether from a public kitchen, homeroom teacher, or even a roommate. Because insulting food, actually is a form of kufr delicious.

4. Eat with your right hand and enough

In the cottage, santri learned not to take excessive food. Take as needed, and don’t leave food. Sunnah Rosululloh SAW is eating with the right hand and not excessive.

Eat enough not only part of adab, but also social ethics. Santri who are accustomed to living together will be sensitive to the needs of others. Not greedy, not selfish, and always prioritizes togetherness.

“The behavior of educating the soul, moral strengthens their faith.”

Santri, who maintain courtesy in eating and drinking, form a high -level personality that will be brought outside the hut. And courtesy is more honorable than knowledge, such as salaf scholars: “Tarbiyah behavior, Qobla Ta’limilil Ilmi,” (Learn courtesy, before teaching knowledge).

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