Fasting

19 Dhul Hijjah 143931 August 2018

‘Umar (radiyallahu ‘anhu) on Truthfulness and Trustworthiness

QuestionKindly provide the reference for this narration. Sayyiduna 'Umar ibn Al Khattab (radiyallahu 'anhu) said: "Do not let the prayer of a man deceive you nor his fasting. Rather look at the truthfulness of his speech, his trustworthiness whenever he is entrusted, and how he acts whenever he is given…

20 Shawwal 14394 July 2018

A Hadith on Fasting and Carrying Out Other Good Deeds in Ramadan

QuestionPlease comment on the status of this narration: من أتى عليه شهر رمضان صحيحا مسلما، صام نهاره، وصلى وردا من ليله، وغض بصره، وحفظ فرجه ولسانه ويده، وحافظ على صلاته مجموعة، وبكر إلى جمعه، فقد صام الشهر، واستكمل الأجر، وأدرك ليلة القدر، وفاز بجائزة الرب

13 Shawwal 143927 June 2018

A Narration Regarding Safwan ibn Mu’attal (radiyallahu ‘anhu)

QuestionIs this Hadith reliable? Sayyiduna 'Abu Sa'id Al Khudri (radiyallahu 'anhu) says, "A woman came to Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) while we were with him. She said: O Messenger of Allah, my husband, Safwan ibn al-Mu'attal, beats me when I pray, makes me break my fast when I keep…

8 Shawwal 143922 June 2018

Food Eaten at Sehri

QuestionIs there a Hadith which states that a person who eats suhur/sehri, will not be asked about that bounty/will not be held accountable for that food?

18 Ramadan 14392 June 2018

Du’a at the Time of Iftar

QuestionIs it recorded in any Hadith that du'as are accepted at the time of iftar? Also, please specify the authenticity.

15 Ramadan 143930 May 2018

A Narration Regarding Hudhayfah’s ibn Al Yaman (radiyallahu ‘anhuma) Suhur

QuestionWhat is the authenticity of this narration? عن زر بن حبيش قال: تسحرت ثم انطلقت إلى المسجد، فمررت بمنزل حذيفة بن اليمان فدخلت عليه، فأمر بلقحة فحلبت، وبقدر فسخنت، ثم قال: ادن فكل، فقلت: إني أريد الصوم، فقال: وأنا أريد الصوم، فأكلنا وشربنا، ثم أتينا المسجد، فأقيمت الصلاة، ثم قال…

14 Ramadan 143929 May 2018

“Break Your Fast With Dates for There Is Barakah in It”

QuestionIs this Hadith authentic? Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said: "When one of you breaks his fast, then let him do so with dates, for there is divine blessing in it. If dates are not available, break your fast with water, as it is pure."

3 Ramadan 143918 May 2018

Suhur/Sehri; the Blessed Meal

Questionعن عائشة قالت قال رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم: قربي إلينا الغداء المبارك يعني السحور

25 Sha'ban 143911 May 2018

A Hadith Regarding a Woman Fasting Without Her Husband’s Consent

QuestionIs this narration authentic? أيما امرأة صامت بغير إذن زوجها فأرادها على شيء فامتنعت عليه كتب الله عليها ثلاثا من الكبائر Any woman who fasts [optional fasts] without her husband's consent, and he wishes to fulfill his desires with her but she refuses [as she is keeping an optional fast],…

22 Sha'ban 14398 May 2018

The Value and Reward of One Years Salah and Fasting

QuestionIs this Hadith authentic? Sayyiduna Talhah ibn 'Ubaydillah (radiyallahu 'anhu) reported that two men came to Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) who had accepted Islam at the same time. One of them used to strive more than the other, and so (one day) he fought in a battle and was…

9 Sha'ban 143925 April 2018

The Various Pillars of Islam

QuestionIs this Hadith authentic? الإسلام أن تعبد الله لا تشرك به شيئا، وتقيم الصلاة، وتؤتي الزكاة، وتصوم رمضان، وتحج البيت، والأمر بالمعروف، والنهي عن المنكر، وتسليمك على أهلك، فمن انتقص شيئا منهن فهوسهم من الإسلام يدعه، ومن تركهن كلهن فقد ولى الإسلام ظهره

11 Rajab 143928 March 2018

An Unauthentic Virtue of Seeking Knowledge

QuestionCan this Hadith be quoted? Rasulullah (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said: "Seeking knowledge for a short while is better than offering Tahajjud Salah for one night and seeking knowledge for one day is better than fasting for three days"