25 February 2026
Honouring an Invitation and What the Fasting Person Should Do
Question Is the following Hadith authentic? Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said: "When one of you is invited [to a meal], he must accept. If he is fasting, he should pray (i.e. make supplication…
17 December 2025
Sufyan Thawri (rahimahullah) on the etiquette of hospitality
Question I require a reference for this quotation, please: Imam Sufyan Thawri (rahimahullah) said: "When your brother visits you, do not ask him, "Will you eat?" or "Should I bring you something?"…
16 December 2025
Do not let your guest leave empty handed
Question Please provide the reference for this: Sayyiduna 'Ali (radiyallahu 'anhu) used to say: "When your Muslim brother visits you, feed him from the best of what is in your house. And if he is…
1 December 2025
A narration encouraging speaking when eating
Question Is this Hadith authentic? تكلموا على الطعام ولو بأثمان أسلحتكم
7 October 2025
A query regarding the du’a asking Allah for the sweetness of Iman
Question Is there any reference for reciting this du'a when eating something sweet? اللهم ارزقنا حلاوة الإيمان
13 March 2025
Caution against overeating
Question Is this Hadith authentic? "It is better for the food to go to the dog than for you to eat it when you are already full.."
3 March 2025
Ramadan: A Month to Recite the Qur’an and Feed People
Question What is the reference for this? When Ramadan began, Imam Ibn Shihab az Zuhri (rahimahullah) would say, "It is only about reciting the Qur'an and feeding others."
16 August 2024
A Hadith regarding thyme/za’tar
Question Is this Hadith authentic? It is narrated from Anas ibn Malik (radiyallahu anhu) that Rasulullah (sallallahu alayhi wa sallam) said, "Allah has given the power of speech to the herb, thyme,…
13 August 2024
Another version of the narration on not sleeping after meals
Question Is this Hadith authentic? Rasulullah (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said: "Digest your food with the Name of Allah and with doing a prayer. And do not go to sleep immediately after eating,…
5 August 2024
Are there any Hadiths mentioning the virtue of eating figs?
Question Is there any authentic Hadith regarding the virtue of eating figs?
23 July 2024
A query regarding a word in the narration on feeding the hungry
Question Do the words "حتي يشبع" appear in the refence provided? عن جابر قال: قال رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم: «من أطعم الجائع حتى يشبع، أظله الله تحت ظل عرشه رواه الطبراني في مكارم الأخلاق».……
21 February 2024
Reciting Bismillah before shooting an animal during hunting
Question Please comment on the status of this Hadith Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) told Abu Tha'labah (radiyallahu 'anhu): "As for that which you have mentioned that you're in a region of…
9 February 2024
An unreliable narration on the benefits of raisins
Question Could you please research the authenticity of this narration? Abu Hind Dari (radiyallahu 'anhu) reports that some raisins/currants were once presented as a gift to Rasulullah (sallallahu…
7 August 2023
The days of ‘Eid are for eating, drinking and intimacy with one’s spouse
Question Is it true that the days of 'Eid are days of eating, drinking and sexual intimacy (بعال)?
4 August 2023
An unreliable narration on sniffing food
Question Is this Hadith reliable? «لا تشموا الطعام كما تشمه السباع»