17 August 2017
How often would the Sahabah (radiyallahu ‘anhum) eat?
Question When people follow diets they say that it is good to eat snacks during the day and a total of 5-6 times a day. Is there anything mentioned in the Hadith regarding how often a person should…
15 August 2017
The barakah of the du’a of Nabi (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam)
Question Is this Hadih authentic? Rasulullah (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) asked for water and a Jew gave him some, so Rasulullah (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said to him, ‘May Allah make you…
14 August 2017
Feeding others and speaking courteously during Hajj
Question Is this Hadith authentic? الحج المبرور ليس له جزاء إلا الجنة. قيل وما بره؟ قال: إطعام الطعام و إفشاء السلام/طيب الكلام……
10 August 2017
What to do for protection and blessings in a new home/business premises?
Question Are there any deeds prescribed from the prophetic practice to be fulfilled after purchasing a new home or business? I have seen many engage in a khatam of Surah Baqarah or a majlis of dhikr…
8 August 2017
Hospitality and hosting a guest is for three days
Question Is this Hadith reliable? الضيافة ثلاثة أيام، فما زاد فهو صدقة، وكل معروف صدقة
5 August 2017
The importance of breast feeding and ensuring that one’s child does not starve
Question Is this Hadith reliable? Rasulullah (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said, "While I was sleeping two men (Angels) came to me, held my upper arms, and took me to a rocky mountain. They said,…
4 August 2017
Treating people according to their status
Question Sayyiduna Maymun ibn Abi Shabib (radiyallahu 'anhu) reported: A beggar asked 'Aishah (radiyallahu 'anha) for charity and she gave him a piece of bread. Thereafter, one well-dressed person…
27 July 2017
Meaning of part of a Hadith regarding Istisqa (the prayer seeking rain)
Question What is the meaning of the following Hadith regarding Istisqa (Du'a/Salah seeking water): فرأيت السحاب يتمزق كأنه الملاء حين تطوى
13 July 2017
Do not blow into the food or drink
Question Is this Hadith sahih? Ibn Abbas said that, "Rasulullah (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) interdicted blowing into food and drink"
6 July 2017
Sahabah would not commence eating until Nabi (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) started
Question Is there a Hadith which mentions that the Sahabah (radiyallahu 'anhum) would not commence eating until Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) would commence?
30 June 2017
Nabi (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) would eat dates before proceeding for ‘Eid Salah
Question Is this Hadith authentic? "On the Day of 'Eidul Fitr, Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) would not go out until he had eaten some dates." Another version states that he would eat an odd…
29 June 2017
Water is among the most superior drink
Question Is there a Hadith that states water is among the most superior drinks of this world and the Hereafter?
28 June 2017
An unreliable narration regarding a benefit of eating harisah
Question Is this narration authentic? According to Sayyiduna Abu Hurayrah (radiyallahu 'anhu), Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) once complained to Jibril ('alayhis salam) that he could not have…
12 June 2017
When to drink Zamzam?
Question Are there Hadiths discussing when it is Sunnah to drink Zamzam?
10 June 2017
Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) choosing poverty
Question It has been reported from the Messenger of Allah (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) that he said: "My Rabb presented to me the opportunity that He makes the valley of Makkah gold for me. I…