Ibn Numayr narrated to us, my father narrated to us — and it was also said: Abu Bakr ibn Abi Shaybah narrated to us, and the wording is his — Abu Usamah narrated to us, both said: Ubaydullah narrated to us, from Nafi', from Ibn 'Umar, who said: The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, said: "When the evening meal of one of you is served and the prayer is commenced, begin with the evening meal, and let him not rush until he has finished with it."