Food & Drink

25 Dhul Hijjah 14396 September 2018

Distributing ‘Aqiqah Meat

QuestionPlease mention the reference and authenticity of this narration: It was reported that Sayyidah 'Aishah (radiyallahu 'anha) said concerning the meat of 'Aqiqah, "It should be cut into pieces , cooked, eaten and also distributed."

24 Dhul Hijjah 14395 September 2018

Allah’s Ta’ala Hospitality in Jannah

QuestionIs this suitable to quote? إن الله تبارك وتعالى يقول لأهل الجنة إذا دخلوها: إن لكل ضيف جزورا، وإني أجزركم اليوم حوتا وثورا، فتجزر لأهل الجنة

23 Dhul Hijjah 14394 September 2018

A Large Belly Is a Punishment, Not a Blessing

QuestionIs this statement authentically attributed to Umar? عن الحسن أن عمر بن الخطاب رضي الله عنه رأى رجلا عظيم البطن فقال: ما هذا؟ قال: بركة من الله قال: بل عذاب Hasan (rahimahullah) reported: 'Umar ibn Al Khattab (radiyallahu 'anhu) saw a man with a large belly and asked, 'What is…

3 Dhul Qa'dah 143916 July 2018

Some Sunnahs of Eating

QuestionCould you reference the narration? Narrated Sayyiduna 'Umar ibn Abi Salamah (radiyallahu 'anhu): "I was a boy under the care of Allah's Messenger (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) and my hand used to go around the plate while I was eating. So Allah's Messenger (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said to me,…

28 Shawwal 143912 July 2018

Nabi’s (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) and the Sahabah’s Hospitality Towards the Delegation of ‘Abd Qays

Questionحدثنا يونس بن محمد قال حدثني يحيى بن عبد الرحمن العصري حدثنا شهاب بن عباد أنه سمع بعض وفد عبد القيس وهم يقولون قدمنا على رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم فاشتد فرحهم بنا فلما انتهينا إلى القوم أوسعوا لنا فقعدنا فرحب بنا النبي صلى الله عليه وسلم ودعا لنا…

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?

21 Ramadan 14395 June 2018

Removing Shoes When Eating

QuestionIs there any Hadith about the Prophet (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) prohibiting from eating with shoes on? If so, is it reliable?

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."

14 Ramadan 143929 May 2018

Giving Water to Drink

QuestionGiving water to drink where water is available is equal to freeing a slave and where water isn't available it is equal to reviving a dead Is this a Hadith?

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

21 Sha'ban 14397 May 2018

Consuming a Haram Morsel

QuestionI am aware of the Hadith regarding Salah not being accepted for forty days for the one who drinks an alcoholic beverage. What is the authenticity of the following Hadith which states a similar punishment for one who consumes haram food? من أكل لقمة من حرام لم تقبل منه صلاة…

2 Sha'ban 143918 April 2018

The Extreme Hunger and Poverty of Nabi (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam)

QuestionIs this Hadith authentic? Sayyiduna 'Abdullah ibn 'Abbas (radiyallahu 'anhuma) says: "Rasulullah (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) would spend several nights in a row hungry and they would not find anything for dinner. Most of their bread was made from barley [without any flour]"

2 Sha'ban 143918 April 2018

A Hadith Qudsi Regarding the Reason for Creation

QuestionI would like to know is the following narration authentic? يا عبادي إني ما خلقتكم لأستأنس بكم من وحشة، ولا لأستكثر بكم من قلة، ولا لأستعين بكم على أمرٍ عجزت عنه، إنما خلقتكم لتعبدوني طويلاً، وتذكروني كثيراً، وتسبحوني بكرة وأصيلاً