Food & Drink

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?

7 Muharram 144823 June 2026

An Unreliable Narration Regarding Eating from a Cow That Drank Wine

QuestionWhat is the status of the following narration? عن جابر أن بقرة انقلبت على خمر فشربت، فخافوا عليها، فأتوا النبي صلى الله عليه وسلم فقال: كلوا ولا بأس بأكلها

3 Muharram 144819 June 2026

Adopt a Simple Lifestyle

QuestionIs this statement authentically established from Sayyiduna ‘Umar (radiyallahu ‘anhu)? اخشوشنوا فإن النعم لا تدوم “Adopt a rugged lifestyle, for comfort does not last.”

25 Dhul Qa'dah 144712 May 2026

A Warning Against Resembling the Enemies of Allah

QuestionI was told of a Hadith which states that whoever wears the clothing of the disbelievers will become the enemies of Allah. ولا تلبسوا ملابس أعدائي، ولا تركبوا مراكب أعدائي؛ فتكونوا أعدائي كما هم أعدائي

27 Shawwal 144715 April 2026

Sayings of The Salaf on Moderation in Eating

QuestionKindly provide the reference for the following: 1) "Whoever takes control of his stomach gets control of all good deeds." 2) It used to be said: "Wisdom does not reside in a full stomach."

26 Shawwal 144714 April 2026

Hasan Basri (rahimahullah) on Moderation in Eating

QuestionKindly provide the reference for the following: 1) Hasan Basri (rahimahullah) said: "The test of Adam ('alayhis salam) was food, and it is your test until Qiyamah." 2) One day, Hasan Basri (rahimahullah) offered some food to his companion, who said, "I have eaten until I am no longer able…

25 Shawwal 144713 April 2026

A Sunnah Du’a to Recite Before Sleeping

QuestionKindly inform me, where does this du'a appear and is it authentic? Alhamdu lillahil ladhi at'amana wa saqana, wa kafana, wa awana, fakam mim man la kafiya lahu wa la mu-wiy.

14 Shawwal 14472 April 2026

Allah Loves That We Ask Him for Our Worldly Needs

QuestionCan you provide the reference for this statement? "Allah loves that His Servant asks for all their religious and worldly needs, like their food, drink, clothing, etc., just as they ask Him for His Guidance and Mercy."- Ibn Rajab

14 Ramadan 14473 March 2026

The Significance of Figs, Dates and Olives

QuestionAre there Hadiths about eating figs and dates together? Should they be eaten in a 1:7 ratio (figs to olives)? Do these fruits hold any special significance?

10 Sha'ban 144729 January 2026

Salvation Lies in Three Things

QuestionWhere does the following statement appear? Sahl ibn 'Abdillah (rahimahullah) said: "Salvation lies in three things: eating what is lawful, fulfilling the obligatory duties, and following the example of the Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam)."