16 November 2018
Another Sunnah du’a to recite when eating
Question Is this du'a authentic? اللهم بارك لنا فيه وأطعمنا خيرا منه Allahumma barik lana fihi wa at'imna khayram minhu
15 November 2018
Nabi (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) hardly combined meat and bread
Question What is the reference for this narration and can it be quoted? "Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) never combined meat and bread for lunch, nor for dinner, unless he was eating with…
12 November 2018
Al Aswadan; Dates and water
Question Why are dates and water referred to as 'Al Aswadan- i.e Two black things'?
12 November 2018
An unreliable narration regarding those who love the Ahlul Bayt eating and drinking on the Day of Qiyamah
Question Is this authentic? Sayyiduna 'Ali (radiyallahu 'anhu) reported, Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said,"Myself, ['Ali], Fatimah, Hasan and Husayn will be together on the Day of Qiyamah,…
7 November 2018
Using pure gold and silver utensils
Question Rasulullah (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said: "Do not drink from gold and silver utensils and do not eat from gold and silver plates." Is this Hadith authentic?
6 November 2018
The fly falling into a utensil
Question I read a Hadith somewhere that states (something to the effect) that if a fly falls in something, one should dip it fully and then drink that because there is disease in one wing and cure in…
1 November 2018
Abu Bakr (radiyallahu ‘anhu) vomits out haram food
Question Is this incident reliable? Sayyiduna Abu Bakr (radiyallahu 'anhu) had a slave who used to give him a portion of his daily income as the master's share. Once he brought him some food, and…
30 October 2018
Providing water is among the best charity
Question What is the authenticity of this Hadith? Sayyiduna Sa'd ibn 'Ubadah (radiyallahu 'anhu) said, I asked, 'O Messenger of Allah, what charity is best?' He replied, 'Providing drinking water.'
11 October 2018
Abdullah ibn ‘Abbas (radiyallahu ‘anhuma) describes Nabi’s (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) simplicity and informality
Question Is this narration authentic and what is the meaning of ويعتقل الشاة? عن ابن عباس قال كان رسول الله (صلى الله عليه وسلم) يجلس على الأرض، ويأكل على الأرض ويعتقل الشاة، ويجيب دعوة المملوك على…
11 October 2018
Nabi (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) offered ‘Aishah (radiyallahu ‘anha) milk
Question I would like to know what is the strength of the narration wherein it is mentioned that Nabi (sallallahu alayhi wa sallam) gave Sayyidah 'Aishah (radiyallahu 'anha) milk to drink on the…
3 October 2018
Did the diet of Nabi (sallallahu ‘alayhi wasallam) consist of meat?
Question 1. What was the diet of Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wasallam)? 2. Did Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wasallam) eat meat often? 3. Are there any Hadiths that mention meat in particular?
26 September 2018
Special rooms in Jannah reserved for those who feed others, spread salam and offer Salah at night
Question Is this narration authentic? إن في الجنة غرفا، يرى ظاهرها من باطنها، وباطنها من ظاهرها، أعدها الله لمن أطعم الطعام، وأفشى السلام، وصلى بالليل، والناس نيام.……
25 September 2018
Sayyiduna Ibn Mas’ud (radiyallahu’anhu) leaving a Walimah due to music
Question Is Hadith authentic? Sayyiduna 'Abdullah Ibn Mas'ud (radiyallahu 'anhu) was invited to a walimah [marriage feast]. When he arrived at the house, he heard singing. He halted at the door. He…
14 September 2018
An occasion when Nabi (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) did not eat anything for three days
Question Please verify the authenticity of this narration: Sayyiduna Anas narrates, "Once Sayyidah Fatimah presented Rasulullah (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) with a piece of [barley] bread.…
11 September 2018
Flesh nourished by haram is deserving of Jahannam
Question What is the source of this? Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said: "There is no flesh nourished by haram except that Jahannam is most appropriate for it"