Question
Is it Sunnah to eat something sweet before or after eating your meal?
Answer
Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) and the Sahabah (radiyallahu ‘anhum) did not have the luxury of eating a meal on a daily basis, let alone having a variety of dishes for one meal. Therefore such a practice cannot be deemed a regular or emphasised Sunnah of Nabi (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam).
There are certain instances wherein Nabi (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) ate dates before a meal. Based on this, having something sweet before a meal could be established. (Sahih Muslim, Hadith: 2038). See here.
And Allah Ta’ala Knows best.
Answered by: Moulana Suhail Motala
Approved by: Moulana Muhammad Abasoomar
Checked by: Moulana Haroon Abasoomar