Etiquettes

12 Jumadal Ula 143514 March 2014

Correct Translation of a Hadith on the Good Fortune of a Believer

Question Please confirm the translation and reference for the following Hadith: “The believer is indeed wonderful. When goodness comes to him, he praises Allah and offers shukr (gratitude), and when misfortune strikes him, he praises Allah and adopts sabr (patience).”

10 Jumadal Ula 143512 March 2014

The Sahabi Who Picked Up the Morsel of Food

Question There is a famous incident mentioned about a Sahabi having meals in the King’s palace when he dropped a morsel. Whilst cleaning and eating it one man told him how can you do that here. He replied: Should I leave the…

10 Jumadal Ula 143512 March 2014

The Green Turban

Question I would like to know if wearing a green turban is Sunnah? Are there any narrations regarding this?

8 Jumadal Ula 143510 March 2014

Saying Salam When Departing

Question Making salam when entering home and meeting people is established. Is salam when leaving home, leaving i.e., departing from people also established?

5 Jumadal Ula 14357 March 2014

Difference Between Sunnah and Adab

Question What is the difference between Sunnah and adab? Is Sunnah something proven from Hadith and adab not proven from Hadith? What is the need for adab if we have the Sunnah of Nabi (sallalahu ‘alayhi wa sallam)?

1 Jumadal Ula 14353 March 2014

Humility for Those Who Teach You

Question Is the following statement a Hadith?  تواضعوا لمن تعلمون منه “Be humble towards those from whom you learn”

28 Rabi'ul Akhir 14351 March 2014

The Exact Wording for the Du’a Before Meals

Question I saw a question on your site and became curious to other similar types of du’as which are still being taught to our kids. One of which is the du’a before meals; do the following words appear in the Hadith? “Bismillahi…

26 Rabi'ul Akhir 143527 February 2014

Prohibition of Slapping the Face

Question 1) Is hitting/disciplining on the face, for example, slapping etc allowed in Islam? 2) Is there any reference to this statement: “The place where the ustad (teacher) hits the student, will not be touched by the fire of Jahannam”