Etiquettes

14 Jumadal Ula 144826 October 2026

Imam Qurtubi’s Advice on Speaking Gently to Others

QuestionIs the following statement correctly attributed to Imam Qurtubi (rahimahullah)? Please provide the reference. "A person should be gentle in speech and cheerful in countenance, whether towards a righteous person or a sinful one, a Sunni or an innovator, without flattery and without uttering words that might give the impression…

10 Jumadal Ula 144822 October 2026

Making Space for a Fellow Muslim Despite There Being Ample Room

QuestionIn the following Hadith, is there any mention that Nabi (sallalahu alaihi waslalam) was alone in the Masjid? A man once came to Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) while he was seated in the Masjid. Nabi (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) moved [to make space]. The man remarked, "O Messenger of…

8 Jumadal Ula 144820 October 2026

Authenticity of a Wasiyyah to ‘Ali (radiyallahu ‘anhu)

QuestionIs the following wasiyyah of Nabi (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) to Sayyiduna ‘Ali (radiyallahu ‘anhu) authentic? "Refrain from sleeping between Fajr and Ishraq, ‘Asr and Maghrib, and Maghrib and ‘Isha. Avoid sitting with stingy people. Do not sleep among people who are sitting. Do not eat or drink with your…

9 Rabi'ul Akhir 144822 September 2026

Moving Into a New Home on a Wednesday

QuestionIs it Sunnah to move into a new residence on a Wednesday? Is there a specific day in the Sunnah that is preferred?

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…