Food

7 Muharram 144823 June 2026

An Unreliable Narration Regarding Eating from a Cow That Drank Wine

QuestionWhat is the status of the following narration? عن جابر أن بقرة انقلبت على خمر فشربت، فخافوا عليها، فأتوا النبي صلى الله عليه وسلم فقال: كلوا ولا بأس بأكلها

27 Shawwal 144715 April 2026

Sayings of The Salaf on Moderation in Eating

QuestionKindly provide the reference for the following: 1) "Whoever takes control of his stomach gets control of all good deeds." 2) It used to be said: "Wisdom does not reside in a full stomach."

26 Shawwal 144714 April 2026

Hasan Basri (rahimahullah) on Moderation in Eating

QuestionKindly provide the reference for the following: 1) Hasan Basri (rahimahullah) said: "The test of Adam ('alayhis salam) was food, and it is your test until Qiyamah." 2) One day, Hasan Basri (rahimahullah) offered some food to his companion, who said, "I have eaten until I am no longer able…

8 Ramadan 144725 February 2026

Honouring an Invitation and What the Fasting Person Should Do

QuestionIs 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 for the host) and if he is not fasting, he should eat."

26 Jumadal Akhirah 144717 December 2025

Sufyan Thawri (rahimahullah) on the Etiquette of Hospitality

QuestionI 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?" Rather, simply bring the food. If he eats, well and good, and if not, then remove it."

25 Jumadal Akhirah 144716 December 2025

Do Not Let Your Guest Leave Empty Handed

QuestionPlease 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 fasting, then apply perfume to him."

13 Ramadan 144613 March 2025

Caution Against Overeating

QuestionIs 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.."

10 Safar 144616 August 2024

A Hadith Regarding Thyme/Za’tar

QuestionIs 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, and it said to me, 'O, Prophet of Allah! Take me [use me]. I swear by the One who…

7 Safar 144613 August 2024

Another Version of the Narration on Not Sleeping After Meals

QuestionIs 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, as this will make you constipated."