Sunnah method of drinking
Q: What is the sunnah way of holding the glass while drinking water-
a) With three fingers of the right hand
b) All five fingers of the right hand
Etiquettes
Sitting and drinking
Q: With regards to sitting whilst eating or drinking, does this only apply to full meals, or even when one is drinking a few sips of water or fruit etc. I was in the habit of always sitting even if drinking a little bit of water, but someone told me that I don't need to sit because it's not a meal. Please clarify.
Eating with the left hand due to an excuse
Q: Eating with the left hand is haram. But my grandfathers right hand was injured and now since 45 years he was eating with left hand because he is unable to eat with right hand. Is this correct?
Saying maaf after burping
Q: Is there any Islamic value in one saying maaf after burping?
Using gold and silver coated utensils
Q: I like to find out if it is permissible to use gold or silver coated dinner sets, glasses or cups etc? (fake and real silver and gold respectively)
Eating between asr and maghrib
Q: During the time between asr and maghrib, should we not eat food and any other items?
Covering utensils at night
Q:
1. I have heard that all utensils must be covered at night as sickness or evil can come down. Is this true? If things like the cap of a shampoo bottle is left open by mistake overnight, can it be used?
2. Can the crumbs that collect on the table cloth be dusted down the sink if one does not have access to a garden?
Drinking from a copper glass
Q: Are we allowed to drink water from a copper glass for medical benefits?
Wear a topi when drinking water
Q: Is it necessary to wear a topi when drinking water?
Eating from chipped utensils
Q: Is it permissible to use glassware that is chipped e.g. Plate, jug, etc and glassware that is ornamental but chipped?