Prophet Muhammad, peace be upon him, stated, "The food for two persons is sufficient for three, and the food of three persons is sufficient for four persons."
Dhinaca kale, xaddiis uu Imaam Axmad ka weriyay Rasuulka (scw) wuxuu Rasuulka (scw) yiri "seddex ducadooda lamasoo celiyo," waxayna saddexdaas kala yihiin: qofka sooman jeer uu ka afuro, hogaamiye caadil ah iyo qofka la dulmiyay habaarkiisa" .