The Prophet (pbuh) typically had his dinner before the night prayer (isha), often enjoying a simple meal of yogurt and barley bread.

In terms of meal etiquette, the Sunnah encourages us to have two meals each day: one in the morning and another in the evening. When dinner is ready around the time of the night prayer, the Prophet recommended eating first and then performing the prayer afterward.

Interestingly, the timing of the Prophet’s dinner aligns closely with what many health experts today suggest for our evening meals.

As we think about the timing for the evening prayer, it’s important to consider…

Dinner refers to the late afternoon and early evening hours of the day. In summer, it is between the afternoon and evening prayers; in winter, it is between the evening and night prayers.

Dinner refers to the late afternoon and early evening hours of the day. In summer, it is between the afternoon and evening prayers; in winter, it is between the evening and night prayers.

Medical research has shown that eating a meal late at night is bad for the body, so we never recommend it.

Having good table manners when it comes to eating involves a few key points:

1.  It’s best not to start eating until you’re actually hungry, and try to leave the dinner table before you feel completely full.
2.  When you sit down for a meal, eat just a little bit, and then wait around four to five hours before having anything else.
3.  Digestion plays a crucial role in maintaining health.
4.  Eating again right after a meal can be really tough on your stomach and body.
5.  Following the Sunnah gives you a solid foundation for a healthy diet.
6.  Someone who eats according to the Sunnah is unlikely to struggle with obesity.

we can conclude by saying that eating a meal before bed is not Sunnah. Eating a light meal before the night prayer is sunnah. It is well-known in medicine to have health benefits.

Sadly, Muslims today suffer from a variety of ailments as a result of disobeying the Sunnah regarding proper eating and drinking habits.