Chapter: The prohibition of taking two dates—or similar food items—together when people are eating in company, unless one first seeks the permission of his companions.

742 – Jabalah ibn Suhaym reported: “During a year of famine we were with Ibn al-Zubayr and were provided with dates. Abdullah ibn Umar used to pass by us while we were eating and say, ‘Do not take two at once, for the Prophet ﷺ forbade pairing.’ Then he would add, ‘unless a man has first asked his brother’s consent.’ ” Agreed upon.