Food & Drink

24 Sha'ban 144417 March 2023

Drinking Zam-Zam to one’s fill is a means of cure

QuestionWhat is the reference of this narration and is it suitable to quote? من شرب منها حتى يتضلع أحدثت له شفاء، وأخرجت له داء

22 Sha'ban 144415 March 2023

The Benefits of Zam-Zam

QuestionWhat is the reference of this narration and is it suitable to quote? زمزم لما شربت له إن شربته تريد الشفاء شفاك الله وإن شربته تريد أن يقطع ظماك قطعه وإن شربته تريد أن تشبعك أشبعتك

14 Sha'ban 14447 March 2023

Nabi (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) Would Examine Old Dates

QuestionIs there any such Hadith that states that Rasulullah (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) would examine for worms in dates?

19 Rajab 144410 February 2023

Milk Is a Cure for Every Illness

QuestionPlease provide a reference for this Hadeeth if it is authentic: "Drink cow's milk because it grazes on every type of plant it is a cure for every illness."

26 Rabi'ul Akhir 144421 November 2022

Using a Miswak Before/After Meals

QuestionIs there any Hadith which mentions using the miswak before eating? I have read that Sayyiduna 'Abdullah ibn 'Umar (radiyallahu 'anhuma) would never commence eating unless he used the miswak. Can we practise on this with the intention of Sunnah?

22 Rabi'ul Akhir 144417 November 2022

Authenticity of the Hadith on Covering the Head While Eating

QuestionWith regard to covering the head while eating, the Hadith of Farqad (radiyallahu 'anhu) is quoted wherein he states "I ate with Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) and I saw a white hat placed on the centre of his head." Is this Hadith authentic and reliable? What will the practice…

5 Rabi'ul Awwal 14441 October 2022

A Cure for Sciatica from Hadith

QuestionPlease enlighten us with the translation and authenticity of the following narration: «شفاء عرق النسا ألية شاة أعرابية، تذاب ثم تجزأ ثلاثة أجزاء، ثم يشرب على الريق في كل يوم جزء»

2 Safar 144430 August 2022

Abu Musa Al ‘Ashari (radiyallahu ‘anhu) and Others Receive Food Miraculously

QuestionWhat is the status of this narration: Imam al Qurtubi, under his commentary on this verse, mentioned an event related to Abu Musa, Abu Malik and some others from their tribe of Banu al-Ash'ar (radiyallahu 'anhum). When these people reached the blessed city of Madinah after their Hijrah [from Abyssinia],…

27 Muharram 144425 August 2022

Rasulullah’s (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) Fondness of Cold Sweet Drinks

QuestionIs it true that Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) would like drinking cold water?

1 Dhul Hijjah 14431 July 2022

An Untraceable Hadith Regarding Hudhayfah ibnul Yaman (radiyallahu ‘anhuma) and the Morsel of Food

QuestionIs the story of Sayyiduna Hudhayfah ibnul Yaman (radiyallahu 'anhuma) true wherein he picked up a morsel of food in a prestigious place and said "Should I leave the Sunnah of Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) for these fools?

18 Sha'ban 144322 March 2022

Blessings and Barakah Descends on the Middle of the Food

QuestionIs this a Hadith? البركة تنزل وسط الطعام "Blessing descends on the middle of the food."

6 Sha'ban 144310 March 2022

Ensuring That One Eats with the Helper/Servant That Cooked the Food

QuestionIs this Hadith authentic and could you please provide the Arabic text? "When the servant of one of you has endured heat and smoke preparing his food for him, then let him take him by the hand and make him sit him down with him. If he refuses, then let…

4 Sha'ban 14438 March 2022