Etiquettes

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

26 Jumadal Akhirah 144717 December 2025

Sufyan Thawri (rahimahullah) on the Etiquette of Hospitality

QuestionI require a reference for this quotation, please: Imam Sufyan Thawri (rahimahullah) said: "When your brother visits you, do not ask him, "Will you eat?" or "Should I bring you something?" Rather, simply bring the food. If he eats, well and good, and if not, then remove it."

25 Jumadal Akhirah 144716 December 2025

Do Not Let Your Guest Leave Empty Handed

QuestionPlease provide the reference for this: Sayyiduna 'Ali (radiyallahu 'anhu) used to say: "When your Muslim brother visits you, feed him from the best of what is in your house. And if he is fasting, then apply perfume to him."

10 Jumadal Akhirah 14471 December 2025

Help Your Brother When You Can

QuestionIs this Hadith authentic? «من استطاع منكم أن ينفع أخاه فليفعل»

14 Jumadal Ula 14475 November 2025

Sayyiduna ‘Umar’s (radiyallahu ‘anhu) Advice on Acquiring Knowledge

QuestionWhat is the reference for this? Sayyiduna 'Umar (radiyallahu 'anhu) said: Acquire knowledge and teach people. Learn along with it dignity and tranquillity and humility for those who teach you, and humility for those whom you teach. Do not be tyrannical scholars and thus base your knowledge upon your ignorance.

2 Jumadal Ula 144724 October 2025

Among the most beloved of deeds in the sight of Allah Ta’ala

QuestionWhat is the reference for this Hadith? «وأحب الأعمال إلى الله سرور تدخله على مسلم، أو تكشف عنه كربة، أو تقضي عنه دينا، أو تطرد عنه جوعا»

1 Jumadal Ula 144723 October 2025

The Sign of a Sincere Person

QuestionCould you provide the reference for this statement of 'Allamah Dhahabi (rahimahullah)? Imam Dhahabi (rahimahullah) said: "The sign of a sincere person is that when he is reminded of his mistake, he does not defend himself but instead he admits his mistake while saying: 'May Allah have mercy on the…