28 Shawwal 14429 June 2021
Eating in the Masjid
QuestionIs this Hadith authentic? 'Abdullah ibnul Harith (radiyallahu 'anhu) said: "In the time of the Messenger of Allah (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) we used to eat bread and meat in the Masjid."
Food & Drink
4 Ramadan 144216 April 2021
A Narration Stating That Three People Will Not Be Accountable for the Bounty of Food
QuestionIs this authentic? "Three people will not be asked about the bounty of food and drink the fasting, the one who eats suhur, and the one who has guests."
3 Ramadan 144215 April 2021
Taking Allah’s Name Before Eating
QuestionWhat is the grading of the following Hadith? "We were with the Prophet when food was presented to him, and I never saw food which had greater blessing when we began to eat, or less when we finished. We asked Allah's messenger how that was, and he replied, "We mentioned…
3 Ramadan 144215 April 2021
Melon and Cucumber With Dates
QuestionIs eating melon and fresh dates and cucumber and fresh dates two separate Sunnahs or is it one and the same Hadith?
25 Rajab 14429 March 2021
A Believer Ensures That His Neighbour Is Not Hungry
QuestionCan you confirm the source of this Hadith? ليس المؤمن الذي يشبع وجاره جائع
27 Jumadal Akhirah 144210 February 2021
There Is No Good in Those Who Do Not Host and Entertain Guest
QuestionIs the following Hadith suitable to quote? "There is no good in the one who does not host."
11 Jumadal Ula 144226 December 2020
Food Provided to Hazrat Maryam
QuestionPlease provide the status of the following narration: عن أبي أمامة الباهلي رضي الله عنه أن النبي صلى الله عليه وسلم قال: إن مريم بنت عمران سألت ربها أن يطعمها لحما لا دم فيه، فأطعمها الجراد فقالت: اللهم أعشه بغير رضاع وتابع بينه بغير شياع - يعني الصوت
27 Rabi'ul Awwal 144213 November 2020
Eating Watermelon Before Meals
QuestionAre these benefits of watermelon authentic? البطيخ قبل الطعام يغسل البطن غسلا ويذهب بالداء أصلا
26 Rabi'ul Awwal 144212 November 2020
Types of Gourd Mentioned in Hadith
QuestionWhat exactly are الدباء (Ad-Dubba) and القرع (Al-qar'u) which are mentioned in the Hadith to be beloved to Rasulullah (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam)?
17 Rabi'ul Awwal 14423 November 2020
Feeding People Is Part of Noble Character and Noble Character Leads to Jannah
QuestionIs this Hadith authentic? مكارم الأخلاق من عمل الجنة
5 Rabi'ul Awwal 144222 October 2020
Nabi (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) Never Blew in His Food and Drinks
QuestionIs this a reliable Hadith? Sayyiduna 'Abdullah ibn 'Abbas (radiyallahu 'anhuma) reports that Rasulullah (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) never blew into his food and drinks and never breathed into utensils." [Ibn Majah]
3 Rabi'ul Awwal 144220 October 2020
Do Not Forsake Supper Even If It Is a Handful of Dates
QuestionIs the following Hadith authentic? Sayyiduna Jabir (radiyallahu ‘anhu) has reported that Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) has said: "Do not forsake eating at night (supper) even though it may be a handful of dates because forsaking the night meal brings on old age." (Sunan Ibn Majah, Hadith: 3355)
19 Safar 14427 October 2020
An Unauthentic Action Regarding the Watermelon
QuestionIs this authentic? Sunnah practices for watermelon: The messenger of Allah (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) was gifted a watermelon. He took it sniffed it and said "Allow it to become large."
24 Rajab 144119 March 2020
Taking Forty Steps After Eating
QuestionIs there any Hadith which states that one should take forty steps after eating meals?
8 Rajab 14413 March 2020
Nabi (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) Never Ate to His Fill Twice in One Day
QuestionIs this Hadith authentic? Masruq (rahimahullah) said: I entered upon 'Aishah (radiyallahu 'anha) and she invited me to eat. She said: 'Whenever I eat my fill of food I want to cry and begin crying.' He said: 'Why?' She said: 'I remember the circumstances under which the Messenger of Allah…