2 May 2014
Question about Zam Zam
Question Could you please relate the Hadith with reference please, where it is said that 'if Sayyidatuna Hajra (radiyallahu 'anha) had not said "Zam Zam", the water would have continued flowing'
26 April 2014
The great reward for farming
Question Is the following from the Hadith?: The farmer is rewarded for whatever he produces whether directly by his actions or not, so much so that even when birds, ants and other insects eat from…
18 April 2014
Sunnah postures of eating
Question Is there a Hadith regarding sitting in a specific posture while eating? What is the grade of the Hadith?
17 April 2014
Authenticity of the famous du’a after meals
Question Can you please advise on the status of of the recommended Dua after eating; Alhamdulillahil ladhy at'amana wa saqana wa ja'alana Muslimin Someone said its Munkar (very weak), is this true?
24 March 2014
Hadith: The fast only breaks with something entering the stomach
Question What is the authenticity of the following narration: Sayyidatuna 'Aishah (radiyallahu 'anha) reports that Rasulullah (sallalahu 'alayhi wa sallam) once entered and said: 'O 'Aishah, do you…
21 March 2014
Eating on a raised platform
Question How did Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wasalam) have meals on the floor? i.e. the food was on the floor or how was it? Can the following be regarded as sunnah or in conformity to Sunnah: a person…
17 March 2014
The du’a whilst eating
Question Are there any du'as mentioned in the Hadith that are to be read whilst eating? For instance, Allahumma Barik Lana Fima Razaqtana Wa Qina Adhaban Nar and Allahumma Lakal Hamdu Wa Lakash……
12 March 2014
The Sahabi who picked up the morsel of food
Question There is a famous incident mentioned about a Sahabi having meals in the King's palace when he dropped a morsel. Whilst cleaning and eating it one man told him how can you do that here. He…
10 March 2014
The exact wording for the du’a after meals
Question Can you confirm of the following words are correct for the du'a after eating? alhumdu lillahiladhi at'amana wa saqana waja 'alana MINAL muslimin
1 March 2014
The exact wording for the du’a before meals
Question I saw a question on your site and became curious to other similar types of du'as which are still being taught to our kids. One of which is the du'a before meals; do the following words…
13 February 2014
Why is eating pork forbidden
Question Many people do not know why we are forbidden from eating pork. Besides the health risks, is there anything else we should know about ?
27 January 2014
Hot Food Has No Barakah
Question Can you please give me the exact reference to the following Hadith. I have been searching for it for some time and was pleased that it was sent to me. Nabi (sallallahu'alayhi wasallam) says:…
11 December 2013
Reference for the incident of a person who didn’t have food
Question During a lecture, I heard this story: A Sahabi (radiyallahu'anhu) asked his wife for something to eat. She said that there was nothing in the home to eat. He went to the masjid, prayed two…