What supplications and remembrances can be recited before eating to get rid of excessive gluttony?
One must mention Allah's name before starting to eat to prevent Satan's participation, as the Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, said: "Indeed, Satan considers food lawful if Allah’s name is not mentioned over it." And Satan truly eats. One should also not overeat, as the Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, said: "No human ever filled a vessel worse than his stomach. A few bites are sufficient for the son of Adam to keep his back straight. But if he must eat more, then a third for his food, a third for his drink, and a third for his breath." The prescribed remembrance before eating is to mention Allah’s name, as the Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, said: "O young boy, mention Allah's name, eat with your right hand, and eat from what is in front of you."
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