13 Rajab 1435 | 15 May 2014
Verification of Hadith; “Soon People Will Invite Each Other Plotting against You”
Question Is the following narration authentic? The Prophet (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said: "Soon people will invite each other plotting against you like how a person eating invites others to…
12 Rajab 1435 | 14 May 2014
Is Salt Before Meals a Cure for Seventy Illnesses?
Question I heard when eating food it is sunnah to start by eating salt, a person who starts dinner by eating salt at the beginning will be saved from 70 diseases, is this Hadith sahih and suitable to…
3 Rajab 1435 | 5 May 2014
Is There Another Du’a to Be Recited While Eating?
Question Is there any narration which states the reading of Ya Wajidu whilst eating?
3 Rajab 1435 | 5 May 2014
Hadith on the Left Over of a Muslim
Question Is there any authentic Hadith which says there is shifa (cure) in the leftover food and drink of a Muslim?
23 Jumadal Akhirah 1435 | 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…
15 Jumadal Akhirah 1435 | 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?
14 Jumadal Akhirah 1435 | 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 it is Munkar (very weak), Is this…
20 Jumadal Ula 1435 | 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…
17 Jumadal Ula 1435 | 21 March 2014
Eating on a Raised Platform
Question How did Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) 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…
13 Jumadal Ula 1435 | 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…
8 Jumadal Ula 1435 | 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…
6 Jumadal Ula 1435 | 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"
26 Rabi'ul Akhir 1435 | 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…
10 Rabi'ul Akhir 1435 | 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?
23 Rabi'ul Awwal 1435 | 27 January 2014
Hot Food Has No Barakah
Question Kindly provide the reference for the following: Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said: "Allow the food to cool before eating, for there is no barakah in hot food." It is also mentioned…