21 June 2016
What would Nabi (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) open his fast with?
Question Please provide the reference for the following Hadith: "Rasulullah (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) would open his fast with fresh dates before performing Maghrib Salah. If fresh dates were…
21 June 2016
There is nothing equal to fasting in reward
Question Is this authentic? The Messenger of Allah (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said, "You must fast, for there is nothing equal to it in reward”"
17 June 2016
Five kalimat taught to Sayyidah Fatimah (radiyallahu ‘anha)
Question What is the authenticity of this narration? Sayyiduna 'Ali (radiyallahu 'anhu) once sent Sayyidah Fatimah (radiyallahu 'anha) to Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) to ask for some food as…
15 June 2016
Do not consider any act of good insignificant
Question Please provide the correct translation of this narration: لا يحقرن أحدكم شيئا من المعروف، وإن لم يجد فليلق أخاه بوجه طلق، وإن اشتريت لحما أو طبخت قدرا فأكثر مرقته واغرف لجارك منه……
15 June 2016
Hadith recommending dates at the time of Suhur
Question Is this narration authentic? Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said: "How good is the believer's meal of dates at the time of sehri"
14 June 2016
Suhur/Sehri is full of blessings
Question Please provide the reference for this narration: "Sehri is full of blessings. Hence, do not omit the sehri, even if one is able to have a sip of water at the time of sehri, one should do so,…
6 June 2016
The benefit of eating seven ‘Ajwah daily
Question Is this Hadith reliable? Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said: "Whoever takes seven 'Ajwah dates in the morning will not be affected by magic or poison on that day"
5 May 2016
Travel is a form of punishment
Question Kindly provide the reference for this narration "Travel is a portion of torment"
2 May 2016
When Allah loves a person, he protects him from the worldly pleasures
Question Is this narration authentic? "When Allah loves a person, He protects him from the world [by not giving him abundant worldly possessions] just as one of you prevents his sick from water [when…
1 May 2016
The best water on earth is Zam Zam
Question Please confirm the authenticity of this narration, "The best water on the face of the earth is Zam Zam. In it is nourishment for the hungry and healing for illness"
13 April 2016
Having salt before meals
Question Is there any authenticity in the action stating that Rasulullah (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) used to put salt in his blessed palm and taste it before and after eating?
4 April 2016
Clarification of the Hadith that encouraged the recital of Bismillah when presented with doubtful food
Question What is the explanation of the Hadith where it is mentioned that some Sahabah said we go to certain areas and the people present us with food we do not know about the food (i.e., halal or…
4 April 2016
Rinsing the mouth after eating
Question Is it Sunnah to rinse the mouth before or/and after eating?
16 March 2016
Ummu Ayman (radiyallahu ‘anha) miraculously given water
Question Is the following narration authentic? Ummu Ayman (radiyallahu 'anha) narrated: "When I was making Hijrah, I had no supplies or water with me, I was about to die of thirst. I was fasting, and…
16 March 2016
The miracle of Sayyiduna Khubayb (radiyallahu ‘anhu)
Question Is the following narration authentic? Abu Hurayrah (radiyallahu 'anhu) narrated regarding when Khubayb ibn 'Udayy (radiyallahu 'anhu) was a prisoner of the Quraysh in Makkah: "By Allah, one…