Etiquettes

25 Rabi'ul Awwal 14488 September 2026

Does Drinking Water in Three Sips Remove the Desire to Sin?

QuestionIs it true that if we drink water in three sips, reciting Bismillah before drinking and Alhamdulillah after swallowing, and repeat this process three times, we will lose the desire to commit sin and instead find pleasure in performing acts of obedience?

25 Rabi'ul Awwal 14488 September 2026

The Apparent Repetition of Istijmar in a Hadith

QuestionIn the following Hadith, is there a difference in the meaning/explanation of the first and last parts, as it appears to be a repetition? الاستجمار تو، ورمي الجمار تو، والسعي بين الصفا والمروة تو، والطواف تو، وإذا استجمر أحدكم فليستجمر بتو

26 Safar 144811 August 2026

A Hadith Concerning a Husband’s Rights

QuestionWhat is the reference for this Hadith? "If the woman knew the full extent of the right of her husband, she would not sit in his presence while he was eating his lunch and dinner until he was finished with them."

6 Muharram 144822 June 2026

A Du‘a to Recite When Wearing New Clothing

QuestionIs this narration suitable to quote? عن سالم بن أبي الجعد قال إذا لبس الإنسان الثوب الجديد فقال اللهم اجعلها ثيابا مباركة نشكر فيها نعمتك ونحسن فيها عبادتك ونعمل فيها بطاعتك لم يجاوز ترقوته حتى يغفر له

7 Dhul Qa'dah 144724 April 2026

Rasulullah (Sallallahu Alayhi wa Sallam) Describes Jannah to the Sahabah (radiyallahu ‘anhum)

QuestionWhat is the status of this narration? قال رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم ذات يوم لأصحابه : ألا مشمر للجنة ؟ فإن الجنة لا خطر لها ، هي ورب الكعبة نور يتلألأ ، وريحانة تهتز ، وقصر مشيد ، ونهر مطرد ، وفاكهة كثيرة نضيجة ، وزوجة حسناء جميلة…

29 Shawwal 144717 April 2026

Explanation of the Hadith on Extinguishing Lamps Before Going to Sleep

QuestionWhat is meant by, "extinguish your lamps" in the following Hadith: "When the wings of the night spread – or when evening comes – keep your children in, for the Shaytans come out at that time. Then, when part of the night has passed, let them go. And close the…

8 Ramadan 144725 February 2026

Honouring an Invitation and What the Fasting Person Should Do

QuestionIs the following Hadith authentic? Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said: "When one of you is invited [to a meal], he must accept. If he is fasting, he should pray (i.e. make supplication for the host) and if he is not fasting, he should eat."

29 Sha'ban 144717 February 2026

Reciting Surah Ikhlas When Entering One’s Home

QuestionIs this Hadith authentic? من قرأ قل هو الله أحد حين يدخل منزله نفت الفقر عن أهل ذلك المنزل والجيران