Food & Drink

6 Jumadal Akhirah 143716 March 2016

Ummu Ayman (radiyallahu ‘anha) Miraculously Given Water

QuestionIs 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 when it was time to break my fast, I heard a noise above my head. So,…

6 Jumadal Akhirah 143716 March 2016

The Miracle of Sayyiduna Khubayb (radiyallahu ‘anhu)

QuestionIs 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 day, I saw him eating from a bunch of grapes in his hand while he was locked in a steel cage, and…

5 Jumadal Akhirah 143715 March 2016

The Bounty of Having Good Health, a Dwelling and Food

QuestionPlease provide the authenticity of the following narration: "Whoever among you wakes up in the morning secured in his dwelling/among his family, healthy in his body, having his food for the day,then it is as if the world in it's totality has been gathered for him"

28 Jumadal Ula 14378 March 2016

Two Deeds That Necessitate Jannah

QuestionPlease provide the reference for the following: "Verily, among the deeds which necessitate forgiveness are making salam and kind words"

22 Jumadal Ula 14372 March 2016

A Wonderful Du’a to Recite Before Sleeping

QuestionIs this a Masnun du'a to recite before sleeping? "All praise is due to Allah who has sufficed me, has protected me, fed me, given me drink, who has been favorable to me and who has given me lavishly. All praise is due to Allah in every circumstance. O Allah,…

14 Jumadal Ula 143723 February 2016

Reciting Five Surahs with Six Bismillahs Before Journey

QuestionIs the following 'amal proven from an authentic Hadith? Recite: 1. Bismillahir Rahmanir Rahim, Surah Kafirun 2. Bismillahir Rahmanir Rahim, Surah Nasr 3. Bismillahir Rahmanir Rahim, Surah Ikhlas 4. Bismillahir Rahmanir Rahim, Surah Falaq 5. Bismillahir Rahmanir Rahim, Surah Nas 6. Bismillahir Rahmanir Rahim.

13 Jumadal Ula 143722 February 2016

The Effect of Saying the Word: Ya Rabbi

QuestionHow many times should we recite: Ya Rabb? 1. 'Aishah (radiyallahu 'anha) reported that Rasulullah (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said: "When the servant said, 'O Lord! [Ya Rabb]' four times. Allah said, 'I am listening to you, my servant. Ask and you will be granted.'" 2. I have seen another…

9 Jumadal Ula 143718 February 2016

The Effect of Haram on Our Du’as

QuestionWhat is the authenticity of the following Hadith? Sayyiduna Abu Hurayrah (radiyallahu 'anhu) reports that Rasulullah (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said: "O people, indeed Allah Ta'ala is Pure and accepts only that which is pure. Allah Ta'ala has commanded the believers with the same command that He gave to the…

11 Rabi'ul Akhir 143722 January 2016

Jannah for a Sinner Who Quenched the Thirst of a Pious Person

QuestionWhat is the authenticity of this incident? Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said: "Two people were crossing a desert. One was an 'Abid (worshipper) while the other was a shameless person/sinner. The 'Abid was extremely thirsty to such an extent that he fell down due to dehydration. The sinner saw…

9 Rabi'ul Awwal 143721 December 2015

A Hadith Encouraging Fulfilling the Needs of a Muslim

QuestionKindly provide the reference for the following narration and please confirm if the translation is correct. Sayyiduna 'Abdullah ibn 'Umar (radiyallahu 'anhuma) related that Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) was asked, "O Messenger of Allah, which of the people are most beloved to Allah, and which deeds are most beloved…

5 Rabi'ul Awwal 143717 December 2015

Translation of a Hadith on Eating With One’s Servant

QuestionCan you please translate the following narration: إذا أتى أحدكم خادمه بطعامه فإن لم يجلسه معه فليناوله أكلة أو أكلتين أو لقمة أو لقمتين فإنه ولي حره وعلاجه