Tag Archives: Food

March, 2018

• 5 March

  Rasulullah’s (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) extreme hunger

  Question What is the reference of this Hadith? لقد رأيت رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم يظل اليوم يلتوي ما يجد دقلا يملأ به بطنه

February, 2018

• 27 February

  Eating together is a source of blessing

  Question Is this authentic? Sayyiduna ‘Umar ibn Al Khattab (radiyallahu ‘anhu) narrates that Nabi (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) said: “Eat together and do not eat separately, as there is more barakah (blessings) when eating in a group”
• 21 February

  ‘Umar (radiyallahu ‘anhu) cautions against consuming excessive amounts of meat

  Question Is this statement authentically attributed to Sayyiduna ‘Umar (radiyallahu ‘anhu)? “Beware of excessive meat, for it has an addiction similar to that of wine”- ‘Umar (radiyallahu ‘anhu)
• 13 February

  Vinegar is an excellent gravy

  Question Could you mention the reference for the Hadith wherein Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) said: ‘Vinegar is an excellent gravy’
• 5 February

  Nabi (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) loved to eat cucumber

  Question Is there any Hadith which states that the Messenger of Allah (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) loved cucumber?
• 1 February

  Eating with two fingers

  Question I have come across some narrations which prohibit eating with two fingers as Shaytan does so. Are these authentic?

January, 2018

• 31 January

  A du’a before eating which will protect one from sickness?

  Question Is this authentic? Sayyiduna Anas ibn Malik (radiyallahu ‘anhu) narrates that Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) said, “Whenever you eat or drink, read the following du’a and no sickness from the food will affect you, even if the food has poison: ‘Bismillahil ladhi la yadurru ma’asmihi shay-un fil ardi wa la fis sama-i Ya Hayyu Ya Qayyumu‘
• 19 January

  Do not allow your stomachs to become graveyards

  Question I would like to know if the following is a Hadith? “Do not allow your stomachs to become graveyards for animals [by consuming excessive amounts of meat]”

December, 2017

• 14 December

  Eating fish and milk

  Question I would like to ask if there is any Hadith which prohibits combining milk and fish in the same meal?

November, 2017

• 27 November

  The nutritional benefit of fresh dates and cucumber

  Question Is there any narration that states cucumber and dates helps to gain weight?
• 15 November

  A du’a for protection from hunger and deception

  Question Please provide the reference and translation of this du’a: اللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي أَعُوذُ بِكَ مِنَ الْجُوعِ، فَإِنَّهُ بِئْسَ الضَّجِيعُ، وَأَعُوذُ بِكَ مِنَ الْخِيَانَةِ، فَإِنَّهَا بِئْسَتِ الْبِطَانَةُ Allahumma inni a’udhi bika minal ju’i fa innahu bi’sad daji’u wa a’udhu bika minal khiyanati fa innaha bi’satil bitanatu
• 15 November

  Eating raw garlic

  Question Is there any Hadith preventing the eating of raw garlic?
• 15 November

  Washing the hands before eating

  Question Is there any authentic Hadith which mentions washing of the hands before eating?