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14 Ramadan 14473 March 2026

The Significance of Figs, Dates and Olives

QuestionAre there Hadiths about eating figs and dates together? Should they be eaten in a 1:7 ratio (figs to olives)? Do these fruits hold any special significance?

19 Rajab 144321 February 2022

A House Which Has Dates Will Never Suffer Hunger

QuestionKindly provide the explanation of the following Hadith: عن عائشة، قالت: قال رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم: يا عائشة، بيت لا تمر فيه جياع أهله، يا عائشة، بيت لا تمر فيه جياع أهله

13 Shawwal 144225 May 2021

Opening One’s Fast With Honey

QuestionIs this correct? When breaking your fast, break it with honey. Sayyidah 'Aishah (radiyallahu 'anha) said: "Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) used to like sweet edible things and honey."

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?

22 Dhul Qa'dah 144025 July 2019

A Narration Regarding the Date Palm

QuestionWhat is status of following narration? قال رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم: «أكرموا عمتكم النخلة فإنها خلقت من الطين الذي خلق منه آدم وليس من الشجر يلقح غيرها»، وقال رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم: «أطعموا نساءكم الولد الرطب فإن لم يكن رطب فالتمر وليس من الشجر أكرم على…

3 Rabi'ul Awwal 144012 November 2018

Al Aswadan; Dates and Water

QuestionWhy are dates and water referred to as "Al Aswadan- i.e., Two black things"?

28 Shawwal 143912 July 2018

Nabi’s (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) and the Sahabah’s Hospitality Towards the Delegation of ‘Abd Qays

Questionحدثنا يونس بن محمد قال حدثني يحيى بن عبد الرحمن العصري حدثنا شهاب بن عباد أنه سمع بعض وفد عبد القيس وهم يقولون قدمنا على رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم فاشتد فرحهم بنا فلما انتهينا إلى القوم أوسعوا لنا فقعدنا فرحب بنا النبي صلى الله عليه وسلم ودعا لنا…

14 Ramadan 143929 May 2018

“Break Your Fast With Dates for There Is Barakah in It”

QuestionIs this Hadith authentic? Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said: "When one of you breaks his fast, then let him do so with dates, for there is divine blessing in it. If dates are not available, break your fast with water, as it is pure."