Etiquette

4 Dhul Qa'dah 143917 July 2018

Putting the Miswak on the Ground

QuestionIs this Hadith authentic? Sa'id ibn Jubayr (radiyallahu 'anhu) says: "By keeping the miswak on the ground if a person becomes mad [majnun], he should blame none other than himself." Is this why they say that it is recommended to keep the miswak standing instead of keeping it horizontal?

3 Dhul Qa'dah 143916 July 2018

Some Sunnahs of Eating

QuestionCould you reference the narration? Narrated Sayyiduna 'Umar ibn Abi Salamah (radiyallahu 'anhu): "I was a boy under the care of Allah's Messenger (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) and my hand used to go around the plate while I was eating. So Allah's Messenger (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said to me,…

14 Shawwal 143928 June 2018

The Etiquette of Seeking Permission Before Entering

QuestionWhat is the authenticity of this? Sayyiduna Kaladah ibn Hambal (radiyallahu 'anhu) said: "I entered upon Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) without greeting or seeking permission. He said, 'Go back and say: 'As salamu 'alaykum, may I come in?'"

21 Ramadan 14395 June 2018

Removing Shoes When Eating

QuestionIs there any Hadith about the Prophet (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) prohibiting from eating with shoes on? If so, is it reliable?

12 Jumadal Akhirah 143928 February 2018

Who Should Greet First?

QuestionCould you reference the narration? Rasulullah (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said: "The young should greet the old, the passer by should greet the sitting one, and the small group of persons should greet the large group of persons"

13 Muharram 14394 October 2017

A Follow Up Query on the Sahabi Who Picked up a Morsel of Food

QuestionIn the narration where Sayyiduna Ma'qil ibn Yasar (radiyallahu 'anhu) picked up a morsel of food which fell, wiped it and ate it, there is mention of farmers or Bedouins poking fun at this. Were they Muslims or Non-Muslims?

6 Shawwal 14381 July 2017

Preferred Wording to Use When a Person Forgets the Quran

QuestionWhat is the difference between the following words with regards to forgetting what one memorised of the Quran? Nasitu (نَسِيتُ), Nussitu (نُسّيتُ) and Unsitu (أُنْسِيتُ)

9 Jumadal Ula 14386 February 2017

Raising the Finger When Making Istighfar

QuestionIs there a specific way this should be done? والاستغفار أن تشير بأصبع واحدة "When asking for forgiveness you should point with one finger"

1 Rabi'ul Awwal 14381 December 2016

Seeking Permission Thrice

QuestionCould you cite the Hadith regarding seeking permission thrice before entering times. If no permission is granted the person should return.