Sahih Muslim Book 23, Hadith Number 5013.

Chapter : Etiquette relating to eating and drinking.

Umar b. Abu Salama reported: I (had the opportunity) one day to dine with Allah’s Messenger (may peace be upon him), and I picked up flesh from around the dish. Thereupon Allah’s Messenger (may peace be upon him) said: Eat from that which is near to you.

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