Egypt's Dar Al-Ifta

03/10/2026

Maintaining a moderate diet

Miqdam Ibn Madikarib said, “I heard the Messenger of God (peace and blessings be upon him) say, ‘A human being fills no worse vessel than his stomach. It is sufficient for a human being to eat a few mouthfuls to keep his back straight. But if he must (fill it), then he is to keep one third for food, one third for drink, and one third for air.’” (Ibn Majah)

Food has a great effect on the performance of both the body and brain. Overeating causes weight gain and is associated with a myriad of health problems. It also causes spiritual harm in that it increases drowsiness, fatigue, and lethargy making it more difficult to attend to our ritual worship with energy and concentration. The hadith clearly highlights that overeating is a reprehensible quality we should refrain from.

It was the practice of the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) to eat humbly and never fill his stomach to its limit. He said, “I eat as the servant eats, and I sit as the servant sits. Indeed, I am only a servant.”

03/10/2026

“Indeed, the righteous will be among gardens and springs, receiving what their Lord has given them. Indeed, they were, before that, doers of good. They used to sleep but little of the night, and in the hours before dawn they would ask forgiveness” (Quran, 51:15–18).

03/10/2026

Hastening to repent from sins and transgressions

Question

An inquirer says, “In my youth, I committed certain sins and transgressions, and I now wish to repent to Allah Almighty. Is repentance still possible for me?

Answer

It is established in Islamic Law that repentance from sin is obligatory, according to unanimous scholarly agreement, as it is one of the foundational principles of Islam. Commenting on the words of Allah Almighty, Imam al-Qurtubi stated that the word repent in the verse “And repent to Allah, all of you, O believers, that you might succeed” (24:31) is a command. There is no disagreement among the Muslim community that repentance is obligatory and individually binding. According to him, one should repent, for no one is free from lapses and shortcomings in fulfilling Allah’s rights; therefore, repentance should never be abandoned in any circumstance. See: Al-Jami’ li Ahkam Al-Quran (12:238).
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It is established in Islamic Law that repentance from sin is obligatory, according to unanimous scholarly agreement, as it is one of the foundational

03/10/2026

"O Allah, we seek refuge in You from knowledge that does not benefit; and from a heart that is not humbled in devotion to You; and from an ego that is never satisfied; and from a supplication that is not answered."

02/10/2026

"And establish prayer at the two ends of the day and at the approach of night. Indeed, good deeds remove evil deeds. That is a reminder for those who remember" (Quran, 11 : 114).

02/10/2026

In the AI era, never stop learning the Qur’an and teaching it to others.

Technology may transform how we learn, but the Qur’an remains a timeless source of guidance, wisdom, and light.

The Prophet (PBUH) said: "The best among you are those who learn the Qur’an and teach it.”
And today, share with us in the comments one verse, one lesson, or one moment of reflection you learned.

02/10/2026

Ibn ʿUmar (may Allah be pleased with them both) narrated that the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) said, “None is to touch the Quran except one who is in a state of purity” (recorded by at-Tabarani in Al-Muʿjam Al-Kabir).

02/10/2026

Protecting oneself from trials and temptations

Question

How can I refine and protect myself from the trials and temptations of this age?

Answer

To empower a person to stand firm against trials and temptations, and to guard against the schemes of the self and Satan, it is essential to seek to be an obedient servant of Allah, relying on Him and asking for His help in all matters. At the same time, one must never fall into arrogance, no matter how much one increases in acts of worship. Allah Almighty says, “And whoever holds firmly to Allah has [indeed] been guided to a straight path” (Quran, 3:101).



Among the ways to purify and refine the self are:

- Making remembrance of Allah in abundance.
- Strengthening one’s love for Allah and His Prophet (peace and blessings be upon - him) through the recitation of the Quran and sincere reflection on it.
- Gaining a deep understanding of the religion.
- Keeping the company of righteous and virtuous people.
- Diligently fulfilling obligations and avoiding disobedience, particularly major sins.
- Regular self-accountability.
- Never losing hope in remaining steadfast on the straight path, regardless of how often one falls into sin. Instead, one should always have firm trust in Allah’s mercy and forgiveness, hasten to turn away from sins, and renew sincere repentance. Allah Almighty says, “Recite what has been revealed to you of the Book and establish prayer. Indeed, prayer prohibits immorality and wrongdoing, and the remembrance of Allah is greater. And Allah knows that which you do” (Quran, 29:45).

And Allah Almighty knows best.

02/10/2026

“O Allah! Forgive me my frivolous and serious faults, and those which I have committed intentionally or unintentionally.“

01/10/2026

The Residence of the Best of Creation (peace and blessings be upon him)

Saʿd ibn Abi Waqqas and Abu Hurayrah (may Allah be pleased with them) reported that the Messenger of Allah (PBUH) said:

“O Allah, bless the people of Medina in their city, bless their ṣāʿ, and bless their mudd. O Allah, indeed, Ibrahim was Your servant and close friend, and I am Your servant and Messenger. Ibrahim asked You to bless the people of Mecca, and I ask You to bless the people of Medina, just as Ibrahim asked You to bless the people of Mecca, and grant them the like thereof in addition. Indeed, Medina is guarded by angels; at each of its mountain passes are two angels guarding it. Neither the plague nor the Dajjal will enter it. Whoever intends evil toward it, Allah will cause him to perish as salt dissolves in water.”