Chapter 105Prohibition of Eating two Date-fruits Simultaneously 742. Jabalah bin Suhaim reported: We were with `Abdullah bin Az-Zubair (May Allah be pleased with them) in a time of famine, then we were provided with dates. (Once) when we were eating, `Abdullah bin `Umar (May Allah be pleased with them) passed by us and said: "Do… Continue reading Chapter 105: Prohibition of Eating two Date-fruits Simultaneously
Chapter 104: Eating from what is in front of One
Chapter 104Eating from what is in front of One 740. `Umar bin Abu Salamah (May Allah be pleased with them) reported: I was a boy under the care of Messenger of Allah (PBUH), and as my hand used to wander around in the dish, he (PBUH) said to me once, "Mention Allah's Name (i.e., say… Continue reading Chapter 104: Eating from what is in front of One
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Chapter 103What should one say to the Host if an uninvited Person is accompanied with an invited Person 739. Abu Mas`ud Al-Badri (May Allah be pleased with him) reported: A man prepared some food especially for the Prophet (PBUH) and invited him along with four others. But a man accompanied him. Having arrived at the… Continue reading Chapter 103:
Chapter 102: Response to an Invitation extended to a Man observing Saum (Fasting)
Chapter 102Response to an Invitation extended to a Man observing Saum (Fasting) 738. Abu Hurairah (May Allah be pleased with him) reported: Messenger of Allah (PBUH) said, "When any of you is invited to a meal, he should accept the invitation. If he is observing Saum (fasting), he should supplicate for the betterment of the… Continue reading Chapter 102: Response to an Invitation extended to a Man observing Saum (Fasting)
Chapter 101: Prohibition of Criticizing Food
Chapter 101Prohibition of Criticizing Food 736. Abu Hurairah (May Allah be pleased with him) reported: Messenger of Allah (PBUH) never found fault with food. If he had inclination to eating it, he would eat; and if he disliked it, he would leave it.Al-Bukhari and Muslim]. Commentary: This Hadith throws light on the Prophet's excellent manners… Continue reading Chapter 101: Prohibition of Criticizing Food
Chapter 100: Mentioning Bismillah before and saying Al-Hamdulillah after Eating
Chapter 100Mentioning Bismillah before and saying Al-Hamdulillah after Eating 728. `Umar bin Abu Salamah (May Allah be pleased with him) reported: Messenger of Allah (PBUH), said to me, "Mention Allah's Name (i.e., say Bismillah before starting eating), eat with your right hand, and eat from what is near you.''[Al-Bukhari and Muslim]. Commentary: There are two… Continue reading Chapter 100: Mentioning Bismillah before and saying Al-Hamdulillah after Eating
Chapter 99: Excellence of using the right Hand for Performing various good Acts
Chapter 99Excellence of using the right Hand for Performing various good Acts Allah, the Exalted, says: "Then as for him who will be given his Record in his right hand will say: `Take, read my Record!''' (69:19) "So those on the Right Hand (i.e., those who will be given their Records in their right hands)… Continue reading Chapter 99: Excellence of using the right Hand for Performing various good Acts
Chapter 98: Excellence of Adopting Different Routes for going and returning on ‘Eid Prayer, …
Chapter 98Excellence of Adopting Different Routes for going and returning on 'Eid Prayer and various other Occasions 719. Jabir (May Allah be pleased with him) reported: On the occasion of the `Eid, the Prophet (PBUH) would proceed to the prayer place taking one route and returning from another.[Al-Bukhari and Muslim]. Commentary: The `Ulama' say that… Continue reading Chapter 98: Excellence of Adopting Different Routes for going and returning on ‘Eid Prayer, …
Chapter 97: Istikhara (Seeking Guidance from Allah), and Consultation
Chapter 97Istikhara (Seeking Guidance from Allah), and Consultation Allah, the Exalted, says: "And consult them in the affairs.'' (3:159) "And who (conduct) their affairs by mutual consultation.'' (42:38) 718. Jabir (May Allah be pleased with him) reported: Messenger of Allah (PBUH) used to teach us the Istikharah (seeking guidance from Allah) in all matters as… Continue reading Chapter 97: Istikhara (Seeking Guidance from Allah), and Consultation
Chapter 96: Bidding Farewell and Advising on the Eve of Departure for a Journey or other Things
Chapter 96Bidding Farewell and Advising on the Eve of Departure for a Journey or other Things Allah, the Exalted, says: "And this (submission to Allah, Islam) was enjoined by Ibrahim (Abraham) upon his sons and by Ya`qub (Jacob) (saying), `O my sons! Allah has chosen for you the (true) religion, then die not except in… Continue reading Chapter 96: Bidding Farewell and Advising on the Eve of Departure for a Journey or other Things