Food & Drink

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)."

26 Jumadal Akhirah 144717 December 2025

Sufyan Thawri (rahimahullah) on the Etiquette of Hospitality

QuestionI require a reference for this quotation, please: Imam Sufyan Thawri (rahimahullah) said: "When your brother visits you, do not ask him, "Will you eat?" or "Should I bring you something?" Rather, simply bring the food. If he eats, well and good, and if not, then remove it."

25 Jumadal Akhirah 144716 December 2025

Do Not Let Your Guest Leave Empty Handed

QuestionPlease provide the reference for this: Sayyiduna 'Ali (radiyallahu 'anhu) used to say: "When your Muslim brother visits you, feed him from the best of what is in your house. And if he is fasting, then apply perfume to him."

7 Jumadal Ula 144729 October 2025

Umar’s (radiyallahu ‘anhu) Intention When Drinking Zam Zam

QuestionWhat is the reference for this du'a of 'Umar (radiyallahu 'anhu)? اللهم إني أشربه لظمإ يوم القيامة

9 Rabi'ul Akhir 14472 October 2025

Four Things Destroy the Body

QuestionIs this a Hadith? "Four things ruin the body: worry, grief, hunger, and sleeplessness."

30 Rabi'ul Awwal 144723 September 2025

Ibn Shihab Zuhri’s Advice for Enhancing One’s Memory

QuestionKindly provide the reference for this: "Whoever wants to memorise Hadith, he should consume raisins."

14 Dhul Qa'dah 144612 May 2025

Sustenance Is Linked with Lifespan

QuestionPlease provide the reference and Arabic for this quote: "Provision and lifespan go hand in hand as long as your time is not up, your provision will keep coming."

13 Ramadan 144613 March 2025

Caution Against Overeating

QuestionIs this Hadith authentic? "It is better for the food to go to the dog than for you to eat it when you are already full.."

9 Jumadal Ula 144611 November 2024

Sustenance Pursues a Person

QuestionWhat is the status of the following Hadith? «إن الرزق ليطلب العبد كما يطلبه أجله»

10 Safar 144616 August 2024

A Hadith Regarding Thyme/Za’tar

QuestionIs this Hadith authentic? It is narrated from Anas ibn Malik (radiyallahu anhu) that Rasulullah (sallallahu alayhi wa sallam) said, "Allah has given the power of speech to the herb, thyme, and it said to me, 'O, Prophet of Allah! Take me [use me]. I swear by the One who…

7 Safar 144613 August 2024