Beautiful Sunnah’s of
Rasulallah to do
everyday
By Farrukh Paasha
Contents
Introduction ………………………………………………………………………….1
When first waking up in the morning ……………………………………………...2
Sunnah of Going to the Bathroom (Toilet) ………………………………………...3
Sunnah and Virtues of using Miswaak ..............................................................…...5
The Sunnah’s of Performing Wudhu (Ablution) ………………………………….6
Sunnah method of performing Ghusl (Bathing) ………………………………….10
Sunnah of Dressing …………………………………………………………………11
Sunnats regarding Hair, moustache, beard and nails ……………………………14
Sunnah’s pertaining to Hair ……………………………………………………….15
Prescribed Times for the Five Daily Salaah ………………………………………18
Praying Fajr Salaat ………………………………………………………………...18
The Sunnah’s of coming to and leaving the home ………………………………..19
Sunnah’s of the Masjid ……………………………………………….…………….21
Prayer with Congregation ………………………………………………………….23
Sunnah’s of Adhaan and Iqaamah ………………………………………………...24
Doing Ibadah (worship) After Fajr Salah until after Sunrise …………………....26
Sunnah’s after the completion of Salaah …………………………………………..26
Prescribed Daily Dhikr from hadith ……………………………………………….30
Dua’s from the Qur’an ……………………………………………….……………..32
Virtues of praying Salaatul Dhuha …………………………………………….…..34
The Sunnah of coming out of the Masjid …………………………………….……34
The Sunnah of breakfast ……………………………………………………….…...35
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The Virtues of Jummah prayer …………………………………………………….35
The Virtues of the Qur’an ……………………………………………………….….38
Sunnah’s of travel …………………………………………………………………...40
Sunnats of greeting, handshake and embracing …………………………………..46
Sunnah’s regarding hospitality to guests ………………………………………….49
Sunnah’s of Gifts …………………………………………………………………....50
Sunnah’s of Majlis (Gathering) …………………………………………………....52
Sunnah’s of visiting the Sick ……………………………………………………….53
Sunnah’s pertaining to eating …………………………………………….………..56
Sunnah’s of drink ……………………………………………………………..........60
Praying Zuhr Salaat ………………………………………………………………..62
Taking a Short nap (Qayloolah) …………………………………………………...63
Praying Asr Salah …………………………………………………………………..63
Maghrib Salaat ……………………………………………………………………...64
Sunnat’s regarding entering the house ……………………………………………65
Praying Isha Salaat ………………………………………………………………....66
Sunnah’s of Dua (Supplication) …………………………………………………....68
Etiquette of reciting the Qur’an …………………………………………………...70
Etiquettes and Rules of Qur’an Tilaawat …………………………………….…...74
Sunnah’s of the Night ………………………………………………………………75
Sunnah’s especially for females …………………………………………………....83
Sunnah’s when a child is born ……………………………………………………..84
Sunnah’s relating to Death, Mourning, shrouding and Burial …………………..87
Dua’s for difficulties, hardships and grief ………………………………………...91
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General important Sunnah’s ………………………………………………………94
Dua for thoughts of kufr (disbelief) and sin ……………………………………...100
Sunnah of Pondering over the creations and greatness of Allah ………………..100
A few important teachings of Islam …………………………………………….....100
Some important Sunnah’s of the Islamic Calendar ……………………………....101
Muharram …………………………………………………………………………..101
Safar …………………………………………………………………………………102
Rabiul Awwal ……………………………………………….………………………103
Rabiul – Akhir & Jumaada-Al-Oola ………………………………………............105
Jumaada-Ath-Thani & Rajab ……………………………………………………..106
Sha’baan …..……………………………………….………………………………..107
Ramadan ……………………………………………………………………………112
Shawwal …………………………………………………………………………….114
Dhul-Qa'dah & Dhul Hijjah…………………………………..................................116
Nawaafil (Voluntary) Fasting ……………………………………………………...117
The Sunnah’s of Eid Ul Adha and Eid ul Fitr ……………………………………120
Sunnah’s of Nikah ……………………………………………………………….....122
Sunnah’s of Walimah ………………………………………………………………123
Sunnah’s regarding Conjugal relations ……………………………………….......122
Some important Sunnah’s of conducting business …………………………….....127
Sunnah’s pertaining to sickness and cure ………………………………………...130
Sunnah’s and sins of the tongue …………………………………………………...134
Dhikrullah (Remembrance of Allah) to do everyday ………………………….....138
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Introduction
Annas reported that Rasulallah said: “I have left among you two things you will never
go astray as long as you hold fast to them: the Book of Allah and my Sunnah. (Haakim)
As Almighty Allah has revealed in this verse: [Today I have perfected your religion for
you and completed My blessing upon you, and I am pleased with Islam as a religion for you]
(Al-Ma'idah 5:3), Islam is the final divine religion. Prophet Muhammad is [the
Messenger of Allah and the Seal of the Prophets] (Al-Ahzab 33:40).
The faithful learn the kind of moral values they need to display in order to attain the approval,
compassion, and Paradise of Allah; what they must avoid and what they must abide by; what
is lawful and what is forbidden; in short, all the details regarding the kind of life that will be
pleasing to Allah from the Qur'an. Another mercy and blessing of our Lord for believers is the
Sunnah of the Prophet
The Prophet is a blessed individual, whom Allah has sent as a role model for all people
with his moral values:
[You have an excellent model in the Messenger of Allah for all who put their
hope in Allah and the Last Day and remember Allah much] (Al-Ahzab 33:21)
The Prophet is a role model for everyone with his faith, godliness, knowledge, and
superior moral values. With his patience, trust in Allah, courage, devotion, closeness to Allah,
justice, compassion, love, affection for believers, and foresight, he possessed moral values
that are greatly admired by the faithful. All believers strongly desire and strive to possess
these qualities to attain the moral model required by the the Qur'an. For all these reasons, all
his words, decisions, recommendations, advice, and life —the Sunnah — represent a most
valuable guide for all those who wish to understand and live by the Qur'an.
Many verses of the Qur'an emphasize the importance of obeying the Prophet and
adhering to his path in. One of these reads:
[Whoever obeys the Messenger has obeyed Allah. If anyone turns away, We
did not send you [Muhammad] to them as their keeper.] (An-Nisaa' 4:80)
The Sunnah is the interpretation, explanation of, and commentary on the Qur'an. Therefore,
no believer, neither man nor woman, has any right to reject it:
[When Allah and His Messenger have decided something, it is not for any
man or woman of the believers to have a choice about it. Anyone who
disobeys Allah and His Messenger is clearly misguided.] (Al-Ahzab 33:36)
[Whatever the Messenger gives you, you should accept, and whatever he
forbids you, you should forgo. Have fear [and respect] of Allah — Allah is
severe in retribution.] (Al-Hashr 59:7)
This comprehensive Sunnah collection was compiled solely for the purpose of
reviving the Sunnah. Forgive my mistakes. May Allah bless this book & make it a
salvation for the whole Ummah. Ameen. Farrukh Paasha (June, 2011)
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Beautiful Sunnah’s to do Everyday
In the name of Allah the most compassionate the most merciful
NOTE: For reasons of brevity, in most cases in this book only the summary and
reference of each Hadith is mentioned instead of the entire Hadith.
When first waking up in the morning
1. As soon as one awakens one should rub both palms on the face and eyes so that the
effects of sleep are removed. (Tirmidhi)
2. Then one should recite the following two supplications:
Alhamdu lillaahil-ladhee 'ahyaanaa ba'da maa 'amaatanaa wa' ilayhin-nushoor.
Praise is to Allah Who gives us life after He has caused us to die and to Him is the return.
(Bukhari)
3. Also recite:
لَ إلَِهَ إلِّ اللهُ وَحْدَهُ لَ شَرِيكَ لَهُ، لَهُ الْمُلْكُ وَلَهُ"
الْحَمْدَ، وَهُوَ عَلَى كلُّ شَيْءٍ قَدِيرٌ. سُبحَْانَ اللهِ،
وَالْحَمْدُ للهِ، ولَ إلَِهَ إلِّ اللهُ، وَاللهُ أكَبْرَُ، وَلَ حَوْلَ
."وَلَ قُوّةَ إلِّ باِللهِ العَلِيّ الْعَظيمِ،ِ ربّ اغْفِرلِي
Laa 'illaha 'illallahu wahdahu la shareeka lahu, lahul-mulku wa lahul-hamdu, wa Huwa 'alaa
kulli shay'in Qadeer Subhaanallahi, walhamdu lillaahi, wa laa 'ilaha 'illallahu, wallaahu 'akbar,
wa laa hawla wa laa Quwwata 'illaa billaahil-'Aliyyil-'Adheem, Rabbighfir lee.
There is none worth of worship but Allah alone, Who has no partner, His is the dominion and
to Him belongs all praise, and He is able to do all things. Glory is to Allah. Praise is to Allah.
There is none worth of worship but Allah. Allah is the Most Great. There is no might and no
powers except by Allah’s leave, the Exalted, the Mighty. My Lord, forgive me.
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Whoever recites this will be forgiven, and if he supplicates Allah, his prayer will be answered;
if he performs ablution and prays, his prayer will be accepted. (Bukhari)
4. To make Miswaak when awakening is Sunnah (Abu Dawood)
Note: This is a separate Sunnah to when making Miswaak in Wudhu
5. When wearing one’s trousers, first put on the right leg, then the left one. When putting on a
kurta or shirt, first put on the right sleeve and then the left one. The same procedure should
be followed when wearing a vest. When wearing a shoe, first put on the right shoe. When
removing any garment or shoe, first remove the left, then the right. This is the Sunnah
method when removing any garment from the body (Bukhari, Tirmidhi “the chapter on
clothing” and Shamaaile Tirmidhi).
Sunnah of Going to the Bathroom (Toilet)
When entering the toilet
1. Recite the following and enter with your left foot
[Bismillaahi] Allaahumma 'innee 'a'oothu bika minal-khubthi walkhabaa'ith.
(Before entering) [In the Name of Allah]. (Then) O Allah, I seek protection in You from the
male and female unclean spirits. (Bukhari 1/45, Muslim 1/283)
2. Before immersing ones hands into any bucket, drum, container, utensils, wash them thrice
thoroughly. (Tirmidhi Vol. 1, pg. 13)
3. Water and lumps of earth should be taken to the toilet for the purpose of Isthinja (Washing
privates). However if these are already in the toilet then it is not necessary. It is Sunnah to
take the clods of earth (Tirmidhi).
Note: Normal tissue paper will suffice since it is made for cleaning purposes.
4. Whilst going to the toilet Rasulallah always covered his head and wore shoes (Ibn
Saad)
5. One should not stand up and urinate but sit and urinate (Tirmidhi)
Note: If the WC is impure & one cannot find water & tissue to clean it, then in that case it is
better to stand but precaution must be taken to ensure no urine splashes onto body or
clothes.
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6. It is best to lower oneself as much as possible before uncovering oneself for isthinja
(Tirmidhi)
7. Any item which has the name of Allah and Rasulallah on it should be removed before
entering toilet. (Nasai) Or one should put it into one’s pocket or cover it with something.
Note: The name of Allah should not be said in the toilet. However If one forgets to supplicate
before entering the toilet area then he can supplicate in his heart in side the toilet
8. One should not show ones back or face towards the Qa’ba whilst relieving oneself.
(Tirmidhi)
9. Whilst relieving oneself one should not talk unless out of dire necessity (Mishkaat)
10. Whilst making Isthinja the right hand should not be used or touch the private parts but
only the left hand should be used (Bukhari, Muslim)
Note: The right hand can be used for pouring water or using the tissue.
11. One should be VERY cautious not to splash urine anywhere because this is one of the
causes of grave punishment. (Tirmidhi)
Important: One should ALWAYS sit down when urinating to avoid drops going elsewhere
Ibn 'Abbas states that, 'Once the Messenger of Allah while passing through a
graveyard heard the voices of two persons who were being punished in their graves. The
Messenger of Allah said, 'These two persons are being punished not for something
major (it is not difficult to be save from it).' The Prophet then added, 'Yes! (They are
being tortured for a major sin) Indeed, one of them never saved himself from being soiled
with his urine while the other would go about with backbiting (to make enmity between
friends).' The Messenger of Allah then asked for a branch of a date-palm tree, broke it
into two pieces, and put one on each grave. On being asked why he had done so, he replied,
'I hope that their torture might be lessened, until these get dried.'
12. If there are no toilets around then one should go to a place where there is guarantee that
one cannot be seen, or at least be as far as possible from the sight of people. (Tirmidhi)
13. It is better to sit and urinate on soft ground so that urine does not splash onto oneself.
(Tirmidhi)
Note: Modern toilets especially in the west have higher seats with water beneath thus it may
causes splashes when relieving oneself. So to avoid this some tissue papers should be
dropped in first, in order to prevent the splash back when urinating or excreting faeces
14. Isthinja should first be made with earth or toilet paper and then with water. (Tirmidhi)
Note: Toilet paper will suffice if the impurity does not touch the skin outside the makhraj
(exit-organs) but it is best to use both water and earth (or tissue paper) as a precaution.
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15. When leaving the toilet, go out with your right foot first and recite:
Ghufraanak. Alhamdulillaahilladhee adh-haba annill adhaa wa ‘afaanee
Oh Allah I seek Your forgiveness. All praises are due to Allah who has taken away from me
discomfort and granted me relief. (Abu Dawud, Ibn Majah and Tirmidhi)
Virtues of using Miswaak
1. Hadhrat Abu Hurraira narrates that Rasulallah said: 'Was it not for my fear
of imposing a difficulty on my Ummah I would have ordered that the Miswaak be used for
every Salah, and delay in Isha prayer '." (Bukhari)
2. Hadhrat Ibn Umar narrates that the Messenger of Allah said: 'Make a
regular practice of the Miswaak, for verily, it is healthy for the mouth and it is a Pleasure for
the Creator (i.e. Allah is pleased with the Muslim who uses the Miswaak)'." (Bukhari)
3. Hadhrat A’isha narrates that Rasulallah said: The reward of Salah (Prayers)
is multiplied 70 times if Miswaak was used before it. Other narrations mention ninety-nine
fold up to four hundred fold reward. The Ulama explain that the difference in reward is in
accordance with the Ikhlaas – sincerity of the person. The more the sincerity, the more the
reward on will gain and this applies to ANY good act for the pleasure of Allah.
4. Hadhrat Ayesha narrates from Rasulallah : “Two Rak’ahs of Salah after using
the Miswaak is more beloved unto me than seventy Rak’ahs without Miswaak.” (As Sunanul
Kubraa)
5. Miswaak is to be held in the right hand
According to ‘Abd Allah Ibn Mas’ud the Miswaak should be held in the right hand so
that the small finger is below the Miswaak and the thumb is below the tip and the other
fingers are on top of the Miswaak. It should not be held in the fist. (Rahdul Mukhtar)
6. Aadaab (Etiquette) of Miswaak
(1) The Miswaak should be a straight twig, devoid of roughness.
(2) The Miswaak should be clean.
(3) The Miswaak should not be too hard nor too soft.
(4) The Miswaak should not be used while one is lying down.
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(5) The new Miswaak should be approximately 8 inches (a hand-span) in length.
(6) The Miswaak should be the thickness of the forefinger.
(7) Before using the Miswaak, it should be washed.
(8) After use it should be washed as well.
(9) The Miswaak should not be sucked.
(10) The Miswaak should be placed vertically when not in use. It should not be thrown onto
the ground.
(11) If the Miswaak is dry it should be moistened with water prior to use. This is Musthahab. It
is preferable to moisten it with Rose water.
(12) The Miswaak should not be used in the toilet.
(13) The Miswaak should be used at least thrice (brush three times) for each section of the
mouth, e.g. brush the upper layer of teeth thrice, then the lower layer thrice, etc.
(14) The Miswaak should not be used at both ends.
(15) The Miswaak should not be taken from an unknown tree as it may be poisonous.
Ref: Islam.tc
7. Sunnah for using Miswaak:
1. For the recitation of the Holy Qur’an.
2. For the recitation of Hadith.
3. When the mouth emits bad odour.
4. For teaching or learning the virtues of Islam.
5. For making remembrance of Allah (The Exalted).
6. Before intercourse.
7. After entering one’s home.
8. Before entering any good gathering.
9. When experiencing pangs of hunger or thirst.
10. After the time of Suhoor.
11. Before meals.
12. Before and after a journey.
13. Before and after sleeping.
Ref: Islam.tc
The Sunnah’s of Performing Wudhu (Ablution)
1. Great care should be taken in making Wudhu especially in cold and wintry days when one
tends to feel lazy (Tirmidhi)
2. Mentioning the name of Allah –
Bismillaahir-Rahmaanir-Raheem
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“In the Name of Allah, the Most Beneficent, and the Most Merciful”
It is also Sunnah to recite the following Dua whilst performing Wudhu:
Allahummaghfirlee dhambee wa wassi’ lee fee daaree wa baariklee fee rizqee (Amal al
yowm wal laylah of Nasai)
2. Washing the hands thrice. (Bukhari 1:186)
3. Rinsing the mouth and nose before washing the face thrice. (Bukhari 1:186)
4. Rinsing the nose thrice: This is because it is mentioned in the hadith that the Prophet
"washed his hands thrice, then he rinsed his mouth and washed his nose with water by
putting water in it and blowing it out, and he washed his face thrice…) (Bukhari, Muslim)
5. Exaggerating in rinsing one's mouth and nose if not fasting by moving water around the
mouth and snuffing water to the end of one's nose:
This is because of the hadith: "…and snuff with water well except when you are fasting".
(Sunan al-Tirmidhi, Abu Dawud, Ibn Majah and An-Nisaa’i)
6. Rinsing one's mouth and nose with the same handful of water:
This is because of the hadith: "He [the Prophet] put his hand [into the vessel containing
water] rinsed his mouth and his nose". (Bukhari and Muslim)
7. Using tooth stick (Miswaak) before rinsing one's mouth:
The Prophet said: "Had I not thought it difficult for my Ummah, I would have
commanded them to use the Siwak (tooth-stick) before every Prayer.'' (Ahmed, An-Nasai)
8. Running one's wet finger through the beard upon washing the face:
It is mentioned in the hadith that the Prophet used to run his wet finger through his beard
while performing ablution. (Tirmidhi)
9. Wiping over one's head: This is performed as follows: passing one's wet hands over the
head from front to back and so forth. As for obligatory wiping over one's head, it is to wipe
over one's head in any way. It is narrated that the Messenger of Allah used to pass his
hands over his head [in ablution] from the front to the back. (Bukhari, Muslim)
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10. Running wet fingers between the fingers and toes:
The Prophet said: "Perform your ablution perfectly and let water run between the
fingers [and toes]". (Ma’rif -ul- Hadis, Sunan Abu Dawud, Timidhi)
11. Washing the right [limb] before the left:
It is narrated in the hadith that the Messenger of Allah "Used to start from the right
side on wearing shoes, combing his hair, cleaning or washing himself and on doing anything
else" (Bukhari, Muslim)
12. Performing the actions thrice when washing the face, hands and foot.
13. Performing ablution in one's house:
The Prophet said: "Whoever purifies in his house and walks to the mosque to perform
obligatory prayer, his steps are counted as one expiates a sin and the other raises his rank"
(Muslim)
14. Passing one's hand over the limb during or after washing.
15. Using little amount of water: The Prophet used to use little amount of water in
ablution. (Bukhari and Muslim)
16. Washing above the limits of the four limbs [hands and foot]:
It is narrated that Abu Hurraira performed ablution: he washed his arm up to the
elbows and his feet up to the ankles and said: this is how the Messenger of Allah (peace and
blessings be upon him) performed ablution". (Muslim)
17. In a report by Muslim through 'Uqba ibn ‘Amir : for the one who performs Wudu
perfectly & with full sincerety: "He will be rewarded by nothing except Paradise".
18. Perfecting one's ablution: washing each part perfectly. Muslims vary in times of
performing ablution during the day, and everyone has to observe these Sunnah every time
they perform ablution.
19. After Ablution (Wudhu) recite:
'Ash-hadu 'an laa 'ilaaha 'illallaahu wahdahu laa shareeka lahu wa 'ash-hadu 'anna
Muhammadan 'abduhu wa Rasooluhu.
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I bear witness that none has the right to be worshipped but Allah alone, Who has no partner;
and I bear witness that Muhammad is His slave and His Messenger. (Muslim 1/209)
And then recite this dua:
Allaahummaj ‘alnee minathavaabeena waj’alnee minal mutha-thahhireen
O Allah, include me amongst those who repent excessively and amongst those who purify
themselves. (Tirmidhi- Vol. 1, pg 18)
20. Saying the two testifications of faith [Ar.Shahadatan] after finishing ablution. Meaning, to
says, "I testify that there is no god except Allah and that Muhammad is His Messenger". It is
narrated that the Prophet said, " If anyone amongst you performs the ablution
perfectly and then says: I testify that there is no god but Allah and that Muhammad is the
servant of Allah and His Messenger, the eight gates of Paradise would be opened for him
and he may enter by whichever of them he wishes". (Muslim)
21. The Virtue of observing the above Sunnah :
The Prophet said, "He who performed ablution perfectly, his sins would come out from
his body, even coming out from under his nails." (Muslim)
22. Tahiyyatul Wudhu (Nafl prayer after doing Wudhu):
Performing two rak'ahs (Units of prayer) after ablution. The Messenger of Allah said,
" He who performs ablution like this of mine and then stood up (for prayer) and offered two
rak'ahs of prayer without allowing his thoughts to be distracted, all his previous sins are
expiated" (Bukhari, Muslim)
23. Abu Hurraira narrated that Allah’s Messenger said to Bilaal “Tell me
about the most hopeful act (i.e. one which you deem the most rewarding with Allah) you have
done since your acceptance of Islam because I heard the sound of the steps of your shoes in
front of me in paradise.” Bilaal said : “I do not consider any act more hopeful than that
whenever I make ablution (Wudhu) at any time of night or day, I offer salaah (prayer) for as
long as was destined for me to offer.” (Bukhari, Muslim)
Note: It is related in the Hadith that the performance of two Rakaats of Tahiyyatul Wudhu
Salah after Wudu makes paradise obligatory (Wajib) for the performer (ref: Muslim) There
are also many other benefits so one should make a habit to pray this 2 Raka’a after every
Wudu as it is a means of great reward and only takes a matter of minutes to perform.
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Sunnah method of performing Ghusl (Bathing)
Before making Ghusl one should make Niyyah (intention) in ones heart or one can affirm with
tongue that: - "I am performing Ghusl so as to become Paak." Without Niyyah, there is no
Thawaab (reward) although Ghusl will be valid. Ghusl should be made in a place of total
privacy and one should not face towards the Kiblah whilst making Ghusl. Ghusl may be
performed standing or seated, preferably seated. Use sufficient water, don't skimp nor be
wasteful. One should abstain from speaking whilst performing Ghusl. It is better not to read
any Kalimah or Aayah whilst bathing. Be aware of these rules whilst making Ghusl.
(Taleemul Haq)
Procedures for performing Ghusl are:
1. Wash both hands up to and including wrists.
2. Wash the private parts. The hands and private parts should be washed even if one is
not in the state of Janaabat or Najaasat.
3. If there is Najaasat elsewhere on the body, it should now be washed off.
4. Perform Wudhu (Read separate pamphlet for Wudhu according to Sunnah). If making
Ghusl on a stool or platform where water will rapidly flow away, and then perform the
complete Wudhu. If there is fear of the feet being immersed in wastewater during the Ghusl
then postpone the washing of the feet to the end of the Ghusl.
5. Ensure that the mouth and nostrils are thoroughly rinsed thrice.
6. After performing Wudhu, pour water over the head thrice;
7. Then pour thrice over right shoulder and;
8. Thrice again over left shoulder.
9. Now pour water over entire body and rub.
10. If the hair of the head is not plaited, it is compulsory to wet all the hair up to the very
base. If a single hair is left dry, Ghusl will not be valid. If the hair of a woman is plaited, she is
excused from loosening her plaited hair, but it is compulsory for her to wet the base of each
and every hair. If one fails to do this then the Ghusl will not be valid. As for men who grow
long hair and plait them, they are NOT excused from leaving their hair dry. If a woman
experiences difficulty or is unable to wet the very bottom of her plaited hair, then it is
necessary for her to unplaite her hair and wash her entire head.
11. It is Musthahab (preferable) to clean the body by rubbing it.
12. All parts of the body should be rubbed with the hand so as to ensure that water has
reached all parts of the body, and that no portion is left dry.
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13. Rings and earrings, etc. should be moved so as to ensure that no portion covered by
them is left dry. Ensure that the navel and the ears are all wetted. If they are not wet Ghusl
will be incomplete.
14. On completion one should confine oneself to a clean place. If, while performing Wudhu,
the feet had been washed, it is not necessary to wash them again.
15. Dry the body with a clean towel, and dress as hastily as possible.
If, after Ghusl, one recalls that a certain portion of the body is left dry, it is not necessary to
repeat the Ghusl, but merely wash the dry portion. It is not sufficient to pass a wet hand over
the dry place. If one has forgotten to rinse the mouth or the nostrils, these too could be rinsed
when recalled after Ghusl has been performed. (Taleem ul Haq)
The Three Faraa'ids (compulsory acts) of Ghusl are:
1. To rinse the mouth in such a manner that water reaches the entire mouth.
2. To rinse the nostrils up to the ending of the fleshy part.
3. To completely wet the whole body. When one performs these Faraa'id intentionally or
unintentionally Ghusl will be valid. (Taleem ul Haq)
Sunnah of Dressing
1. We should try to be modest in our appearance in our daily lives without dressing in
inappropriate clothing and we should be pleasant in appearance, without looking dishevelled
or being extravagant and having pride because of what we are wearing.
2. Loose clothing should be worn so as to hide ones bodily definitions and one must not wear
clothes which imitate the kufaar or any inappropriate clothing prohibited in Islam.
3. Allah (The Exalted) likes to see his servants wearing good clothing, the way that our
beloved Prophet wore his clothing.
4. Imitating Kufaar:
Ibn 'Umar reported the Messenger of Allah as saying, 'He who copies any
group of people is one of them.' (Mishkaat & Abu Dawood)
The intention of the above is that whoever adopts the ways and manners of the unbelievers
and evildoers will be a partner in their sins. So the imitator of the unbelievers and evil doers
will be raised with the like of whom he tried to imitate.
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5. When one is getting dressed
Alhamdu lillaahil-ladhee kasaanee haadhaa (aththawba) wa razaqaneehi min ghayri hawlim .
minnee wa laaquwwatin
Praise is to Allah Who has clothed me with this (garment) and provided it for me, though I
was powerless myself and incapable (Al-Bukhari, Muslim, Abu Dawud, Ibn Majah,
Tirmidhi)
According to hadith in Abu Dawood: Whoever recites this dua whilst putting on clothes
then his past and present minor sins are forgiven.
6. When one is getting undressed then one should say: بِسْمِ الِّ Bismillaahi
Translation: In the Name of Allah. (Tirmidhi 2/505)
7. When putting on new clothes recite:
اللّهُمّ لَكَ الْحَمْدُ أنَتَْ كسََوْتنَيِهِ، أسَْألَُكَ مِنْ خَيرِْهِ
وَخَيرِْ مَا صُنعَِ لَهُ، وَأعَُوذُ بكَِ مِنْ شَرّهِ وَشَرّ مَا
."صُنعَِ لَهُ
Allaahumma lakal-hamdu 'Anta kasawtaneehi, 'as'aluka min khayrihi wa khayri maa suni'a
lahu, wa 'a'oothu bika min sharrihi wa sharri ma suni'a lahu.
O Allah, praise is to You. You have clothed me. I ask You for its goodness and the goodness
of what it has been made for, and I seek Your protection from the evil of it and the evil of
what it has been made for. (Abu Dawud, Tirmidhi)
Or recite: Alhamdu lillaahilladhee kasaanaa haadhaa
“All praise is due to Allah who has given us this to wear.
Also recite the following when wearing new clothes:
."تبُلِْي وَيخُْلِفُ اللهُ تعََالَى"
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Tublee wa yukhliful-laahu ta'aalaa.
May Allah replace it when it is worn out. (Abu Dawud 4/41)
4. When undressing Recite: Bismillaahi
Translation: In the Name of Allah. (At-Tirmidhi 2/505)
5. Rasulallah liked to wear Kurta (Long shirt) the most. The sleeves reached up to his
wrists and the collar or neckline of his kurta was towards his chest. (Tirmidhi)
Rasulallah preferred the Kurta over all other types of clothing. It is reported that no
clothing was more beloved to Rasulullah than the Kurta. (Ibn Majah).
6. Rasulallah preferred white clothing (Tirmidhi)
7. Rasulallah kurta went up to his ankles, reaching up to mid calf (Hakim)
8. Rasulallah clothes consisted of sheet, lungi (loin cloth), kurta (Long shirt) and
amaamah (turban). He also had a cloth with which he dried his face after Wudhu. (Tirmidhi)
9. He liked striped sheets. He used to wear a topi (Fez or hat) below the amaamah and
sometimes he only wore a topi. (Mu’jamul Kabeer of Tabarani).
He used to wear the amaamah with a tail and sometimes without. The tail of the amaamah
used to fall between his shoulders at his back. (Muslim vol.1 pg.439)
10. He never threw away clothing until worn patched (Tirmidhi)
11. Rasulallah wore a Quba (long coat) also. His lower garment used to end between his
knee and ankle. (Tirmidhi)
12. His shawl (Sheet) was red striped and he also wore green and black woollen sheets with
or without embroidery. (Tirmidhi)
13. Rasulallah wore strapped sandals and leather socks (Mowazai) (Mishkaat)
14. Rasulallah was very modestly and simple in dress and he had a minimum amount of
clothes that he wore. He used to say, “I am only a servant and dress myself like one”.
(Tradition from Shaikheen)
Note: So a person should dress simply to show humbleness and at times when wearing
expensive or elegant clothing then one must show gratitude and thank Allah for providing him
with such clothing and garments and never show or have arrogance or pride on one’s heart.
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15. Rasulallah advised us to keep in mind those who are poorer than us in the material
world and those who are more pious than us in religion (Tirmidhi)
16. He had an expensive outfit which he used to wear for Jummah and the two Eids as well
as meeting outside delegations but apart from that he did not care too much about quality or
any particular kind of clothing. He mostly wore cotton & woolen clothing. (Madarij-un-
Nubawah)
17. Rasulallah prohibited the wearing of gold and silk for men but not for women
(Tirmidhi)
18. Men should wear their lower garments above the ankles (Tirmidhi)
19. Those who wear their lower garments below their ankles will on the day of judgement
have fire on their ankles and will not be looked upon with mercy by Allah (Mishkaat)
Note: This applies at all times whether in Salah or not. Islam prevents anything which leads
to possible haraam and in this case avoiding pride in the heart by raising lower garment
above the ankle in order to prevent pride growing in the heart.
20. Whenever Rasulallah lifted his shoes he did so with the fingers of his left hand
(Tirmidhi)
21. Rasulallah cursed the man who put on woman’s clothing and the woman who wore
men’s clothing.” (Abu Dawood)
Note: So men must never wear feminine clothing and women must never wear masculine
clothing. For such people are cursed and should fear Allah lest they die in such a state.
Sunnats regarding Hair, moustache, beard and nails
1. Rasulallah beard was very long and thick that it filled his chest (Tirmidhi)
2. To trim beard that is beyond one fist length so that it becomes neat and beautiful (Sharah
Shamaaile)
3. To keep ones beard one fist length (Tirmidhi)
4. To trim the beard and oil and comb the hair (Muwatta Imam Malik)
5. To trim moustache (Tirmidhi)
Note: The hair of the moustache should not be allowed to reach the lip
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6. Not delaying cutting face and body hair for more than 40 days: Anas narrated: "A time
limit has been prescribed for us for trimming the moustache, clipping the nails, plucking the
hair under the armpits, shaving the pubes, that none of them should be left for more than
forty nights." (Muslim)
7. To dye the hair with mehndi leaves (Red colour) or wasma (blue colour) or to simply leave
it white (Muwatta Imam Ahmad)
8. Females can colour their nails with mehndi (Red colour) (Abu Dawud)
Note: It is not advisable to use nail varnish or gloss because of the fact that it prevents water
from reaching the nail and in order for Ghusl and Wudhu to be accepted the water has to
touch the nail.
9. Rasulallah used to clip his nails either on Thursday or Friday. (Tirmidhi)
10. There is no evidence from the Sunnah regarding the method of cutting nails but it is
recommended to start from the right hand from the index finger, then forefinger, ring finger
and then little finger. Then to the left hand he started from the little finger across to the ring
finger, forefinger, index finger, thumb and then lastly the thumb of the right hand.
11. When clipping the toe nails it is recommended to start on the small toe of the right foot
and then work your way across till the small toe on the left foot.
Note: These methods of cutting the nails are recommended in Fathul Bari,Vol.10: Page.345
12. Mayl Bint Mishrah Al-Ashra'iyyah, reported that she saw her father cutting his nails and
burying them, and he said: "I saw the Prophet doing so." (Al-Khalaal)
13. When Rasulallah intended to put oil in his hair he used to place the oil on his left
palm and then with his fingers he would first smear a little oil on his eyebrows and then on
the eye lids and lastly he put the oil on his beard. Rasulallah used to first smear some of
the oil on his eye lids and then on his beard. (Jami’ al-Saghir)
Sunnah ’ s pertaining to Hair
1. The length of the hair of Rasulallah reached up to the middle of the ear. According to
another narration the hair reached up to the ear and yet, in another narration it is mentioned
that it reached up to the ear lobes. There are also narrations where it is mentioned that the
hair was close to the ear lobes. (Tirmidhi)
2. To keep all the hair up to the ear lobes or a little lower is Sunnah. (Tirmidhi)
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Rasulallah normally kept hair and only shaved it off during Hajj & Umrah (Sharh al-
Munawi ala Shama’il al-Tirmizi, P. 99).
If a person wishes to trim his hair, then it should be trimmed equally on all sides & not shave
a part and leave the rest. “Shave it all or leave it all”, (Abu Dawood)
3. To wash the hair, oil and comb it is Sunnah, but a few days should be skipped in between,
if there is no necessity. (Mishkaat, Bazlul Majhood, commentary of Abu Dawood)
4. When combing the hair start from the right hand side. (Bukhari pg. 61)
5. When combing one’s hair or whenever the need arises to look into the mirror recite the
following Dua:
Allaahumma antha hassantha khalqee fahassin khulqee
O Allah, as You have beautified my external form, so make my character beautiful as well.
(Hisnul Haseen)
6. Braided (Plaited) Hair:
Umm Salamah narrated: I said: “Messenger of Allah, I am a woman who has closely
plaited hair on my head; should I undo it for taking a bath, because of sexual intercourse?”
The Prophet said: “No, it is enough for you to throw three handfuls of water on your
head and then pour water over yourself, and you shall be purified.” (Muslim)
7. Lengthening Hair artificially is forbidden:
'A’isha narrated: An Ansari woman gave her daughter in marriage and the hair of the
latter started falling out. The Ansari women came to the Prophet and mentioned that to
him and said: "Her (my daughter's) husband suggested that I should let her wear false hair."
The Prophet said, "No, (don't do that) for Allah sends His curses upon such ladies who
lengthen their hair artificially." (Bukhari 7:133 also see 7:818)
8. Dying hair:
'Ubaid Ibn Juraij narrated: ...And about the dyeing of hair with Henna; no doubt I saw
Allah's Apostle dyeing his hair with it and that is why I like to dye (my hair with it)... (Muslim)
9. Not to pluck grey hair
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Abdullah Ibn Amr Ibn al-'As narrated that the Apostle of Allah said: Do not
pluck out grey hair. If any believer grows a grey hair in Islam, he will have light on the Day of
Resurrection. (This is Sufyan's version). Yahya's version says: Allah will record on his
behalf a good deed for it, and will blot out a sin for it. (Abu Dawud)
Hadhrat AbuDharr narrated that the Prophet said: The best things with which
grey hair are changed are henna and katam. (Abu Dawud)
Note: One should not dye the hair black
10. Combing hair:
Hadhrat ‘A’isha narrated that the Prophet used to like to start from the right side on
wearing shoes, combing his hair and cleaning or washing himself and on doing anything
else. (Bukhari, see also Bukhari 7:745)
Hadhrat 'A’isha narrated that while in menses, I used to comb the hair of Allah's
Apostle . (Bukhari 1:294, see also Bukhari 1:295, 3:362)
Hadhrat Abdullah Ibn Mughaffal narrated that the Apostle of Allah forbade
combing the hair except every second day. (Abu Dawud)
11. Shaving the Head during Hajj & Umrah:
Hadhrat Abdullah Ibn Umar narrated that Allah's Apostle said: "O Allah! Be
merciful to those who have their head shaved." The people said: "O Allah's Apostle! And
(invoke Allah for) those who get their hair cut short." The Prophet said: "O Allah! Be
merciful to those who have their head shaved." The people said: "O Allah's Apostle! And
those who get their hair cut short." The Prophet said (the third time): "And to those
who get their hair cut short." Nafi' said that the Prophet had said once or twice: "O
Allah! Be merciful to those who get their head shaved," and on the fourth time he added:
"And to those who have their hair cut short." (Bukhari 2:785)
12. Grooming:
Yahya related to me from Malik from Zayd ibn Aslam that Ata ibn Yasar told him
that the Messenger of Allah was in the mosque when a man came in with dishevelled
hair and beard. The Messenger of Allah motioned with his hand that he should be sent
out to groom his hair and beard. The man did so and then returned. The Messenger of Allah
said, "Isn't this better than that one of you should come with his head dishevelled, as if
he were a Shaytaan?" (Muwatta 51.7)
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Note: A man must be very cautious when growing long hair that he does not intend
imitatating women, or the people of sin and shamelessness. If he intends this, it is haram.
Prescribed Times for the Five Daily Salaah
Hadhrat Abu Hurraira narrates: "When the length of your shadow (from the sun) is
equal to your height then perform the Zuhr salaah. When the length of your shadow
becomes twice your height, perform the Asr salaah. Perform the Maghrib salaah when the
sun has set. Perform the Isha salaah before one-third (1/3) of the night passes. And perform
the Fajr salaah while it is still dark." (Muwatta Imam Malik vol.1, pg.8, Hadith 9)
Time for Zuhr Salaah:
Rasulallah has said: "When the heat becomes very intense (after mid-day), then delay
the Zuhr salaah until it cools down, for verily the intensity of the heat is from the effects of
Jahannam". (Sahih Muslim, Hadith 615)
Time for Asr:
It was the noble habit of Rasulallah that he used to delay the performance of Asr so long
as the sun remained white and clear. (Abu Dawud; Waqtul Asr)
Time for Fajr:
Rasulallah is reported to have said: "Perform the Fajr salaah when the sky brightens
at the time of dawn (i.e. before sunrise) since this is a means of earning greater reward.
(Tirmidhi, Hadith 154)
Imam Tirmidhi explains that the majority of the Sahaaba (radhiyallahu Anhum) used to
perform Fajr salaah at this time (i.e. when the sky had brightened up).
Covering of the Head during Salaah:
Ibn Umar narrates that Rasulallah wore a white hat. (Tabarani — Allama Suyuti
has classified this Hadith as highly authentic: see Sirajul Muneer; v.4, pg.112).
It is written in Fataawa Thunaaiyya vol. 1, pg. 525, and in the Fatawa of the Ahle Hadith
Scholars (vol. 4 pg.291) that Rasulallah always used to keep his blessed head covered
during salaah. In the same books it is also mentioned that to intentionally remove the
headgear (hat) and perform Salaah bare-headed is contrary to the Sunnah. (Vol. 1, pg.523)
Praying Fajr Salah
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1. Importance of the 2 rak’ahs Sunnah before Fard
`A’isha relates that the Prophet said, “The two rakaats of (the Sunnah of) Fajr
are better than the world and all it contains.” (Muslim 725)
It is Sunnah to recite Surah Kaafirun in the first Rakaats and Surah Ikhlaas in the second
rakaats of the Sunnah prayer. (Muslim)
2. Lying down for a short while after Sunnah of Fajr
`A’isha reported: When the Prophet had performed two Rak’ahs before the Fajr
prayer, he would lie down on his right side. (Al-Bukhari)
3. Recite after Fajr Prayer
1. Muslim Taimi narrates from Prophet Mohammad to recite the following seven
times before speaking to anyone:
اللّهُمّ أَجِرْنِي مِنَ النّارِ
Allaahumma Ajirnee minannaar
"O Allah, save me from the fire (Jahannam)."
If a person recites the above dua and dies the same night, he will be saved from Jahannam
and if he recites it seven times after Fajr Salaat before speaking to anyone and if he dies on
that same day, he will be saved from Jahannam. (Mishkaat from Abu Dawood)
2. Saying Subhanallah, Alhamdulillah, Allahu Akbar, 33 times each and completing 100 by
reciting La ila illallah (or similar forms of dhikr) known as Tasbihat or Dhikr is also
recommended after every Fard salah. (Radd al-Muhtar 1.477)
The Sunnah’s of coming to and leaving the home
1. When leaving the house
بسِْم اللهِ، توََكلّْتُ عَلَى اللهِ، وَلَ حَوْلَ وَلَ قُوّةَ
إلِّ باِللهِ
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Bismillaahi, tawakkaltu 'alallaahi, wa laa hawla wa laa quwwata ‘illaa billaah.
In the Name of Allah, I have placed my trust in Allah; there is no might and no power except
by Allah. (Abu Dawud 4/325, At-Tirmidhi 5/490)
It is stated in a Hadith that whoever reads this du'aa upon leaving the home, Shaytaan
abstains from misleading or inflicting harm to him.
Also recite the following:
"الّهُمّ إنِيّ أعَُوذُ بكَِ أنَْ أضَِضضلّ، أوّْ أضَُضضلّ، أوَْ أزَِلّ،
أوَْ أزَُلّ، أوَْ أظَْلِمَ، أوَْ أظُْلَضمَ، أوَْ أجَْهَضلَ، أوَْ يجُْهَضلَ
عَلَيّ".
Allaahumma 'innee 'a'oothu bika 'an 'adhilla, 'aw 'udhalla, 'aw 'azilla, 'aw 'uzalla, 'aw 'adhlima,
'aw 'udhlama, 'aw 'ajhala 'aw yujhala 'alayya.
O Allah, I seek refuge in You lest I misguide others , or I am misguided by others , lest I
cause others to err or I am caused to err , lest I abuse others or be abused, and lest I
behave foolishly or meet with the foolishness of others. (Abu Dawud, Ibn Majah, An-
Nisaa’i, At-Tirmidhi)
2. Whilst going to the Masjid: proceed calmly with dignity and do not be hasty. (Ibn Majah)
3. When returning home from Masjid or elsewhere: say salaam to the occupants of the
house and recite the following du'aa:
بسِْم اللهِ وَلَجْناَ، وَ بسِْم اللهِ خَرَجْناَ، وَعَلَى رَبنّاَ
توََكلّْناَ
Bismillaahi walajnaa, wa bismillaahi kharajnaa, wa 'alaaRabblnaa tawakkalnaa
In the Name of Allah we enter, in the Name of Allah we leave, and upon our Lord we depend
[then say Asalaamu 'Alaikum to those present].
(Abu Dawud 4/325. Muslim {Hadith no. 2018) say that one should mention the Name of
Allah when entering the home and when beginning to eat; and that the devil, hearing this,
says: "There is no shelter for us here tonight and no food."
4. Greeting the family or occupants of the home when entering or leaving the house is a
means of great reward. The person who enters the home with salaam is under the protection
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of Allah (Abu Dawud) and when one enters and does not remember Allah (By saying
salaam) then Shaythaan invites his followers to the home saying “you have accommodation
for the night”” by saying salaam to the family that person and their family receives blessings
(Abu Dawood) Even if no one is at home by saying salaam the angels greet one back.
5. On entering a market / shopping centre recite the following words:
لَ إِلَهَ إِلّ الُّ وَحْدَهُ لَ شَرِيكَ لَهُ لَهُ الْمُلْكُ وَلَهُ الْحَمْدُ يُحْيِي وَيُمِيتُ وَهُوَ حَيّ
لَ يَمُوتُ بِيَدِهِ الْخَيْرُ وَهُوَ عَلَى كُلّ شَيْءٍ قَدِيرٍ
Laa ilaaha illallaahu wahdahu Laa shareeka lahu, lahul mulku wa lahul hamdu yuhyee wa
yumeetu wa huwa hayyul Laa yamootu, biyadihil khayr wa huwa alaa kulli shay'in qadeer
There is no deity except Allah, the Only One. He has no partner. To Him belongs all
kingdom and to Him belongs all praise. He is the One who gives life and death. And He is
Ever-living and no death comes to Him. In His Hand lies all good and He has power over
everything.
It is reported in a Hadith that for reciting these words, Allah Ta’ala will record one million
good deeds, forgive one million sins, elevate the status a million times and build a house for
him in Jannah. (Mishkaat)
Sunnah’s of the Masjid
1. Virtues of walking to the Masjid when Wudhu is done at home:
Abu Hurraira reported that the Prophet said, "Anyone who purifies himself in his
house and then goes to one of the houses of Allah to fulfil one of the obligations of Allah, one
step removes an error and the other raises him a degree." (Muslim)
2. Virtues of praying all Fard prayers in the Masjid:
The Prophet is reported to have said that: the person who, from morning to evening,
goes towards the Masjid to perform salaat, every time he goes to the Masjid, Allah Ta'ala
prepares the Paradise for his welcome. (Mishkaat)
When entering the Masjid
3. Small steps should be taken to the Masjid as every step towards the Masjid is reward
(Attargheeb)
4. The left shoe should be removed first. But the Masjid should be entered with the right foot.
(Attargheeb)
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5. Enter Masjid with the right foot. (Bukhari Chapter on Salah pg.61)
6. To recite: Bismillah (Ibn Majah pg. 56)
7. To recite durood upon entering (Ibn Majah, Faydhul Qadeer)
8. To recite:
Allaahummnaftah lee abwaaba rahmatik
Oh Allah! Open the Doors of Your Mercy for me. (Ibn Majah)
9. To make intention for Nafl I'tikaaf so when gets rewarded for the duration of ones stay in
the Masjid however long or short it is. (Shami- Vol.2, pg. 442)
10. Tahiyyatul Masjid (Nafl prayer when entering the Masjid):
Abu Qataadah narrated that the Prophet said: “If any one of you enters a
masjid, he should pray two rakaats before sitting.” (Bukhari and Muslim)
This is a 2 Rak’ahs Nafl prayer which one should perform every time one enters the Masjid. It
is very rewarding and takes a matter of minutes.
The Aadaab (Etiquettes of the Masjid)
Whenever one enters the Masjid, one should remain conscious of these etiquettes:
1. It is preferable that one performs two rak’ah Tahiyyatul Masjid upon entry into
the Masjid as long as it is not Mukruh time.
2. Note: It is Mukruh Tahreemi to perform Nafl Salaat between Sub'h saadiq (dawn)
and 15-20 minutes after sunrise. Therefore, one should not perform Tahiyyatul-ul
-Wudhu and Tahiyyatul Masjid at this time too. However performance of Qadhaa
Salaat, Sajdah Tilaawat and Janaazah Salaat is permissible. One should take
note that every form of Salaat is impermissible at sunrise, mid-day (zawaal) and
sunset and it is haraam to perform Sajdah (at these three times). There is no harm
in engaging ones self in Dhikr and Tilaawat.
3. It is more virtuous to sit in the first row. However, if place is not available, one
should sit wherever he finds place. It is not permissible to leap over the shoulders of
people in order to advance forward.
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4. Do not make noise or disturbance in the Masjid.
5. Do not enter the Masjid after consuming anything which gives out offensive
smell, e.g. tobacco, raw onions and garlic, radish, etc.
6. Do not indulge in worldly talk. Do not engage in any activities which disturb those
engaged in Salaat or Dhikr.
7. Do not engage in buying and selling of any kind in the Masjid.
8. Do not distract those who are already busy in Tilaawat and Dhikr by greeting
them. However, if someone not occupied in Zikr, etc, turns to you on his own accord,
then there is no harm in greeting him.
9. If one desires to perform Sunnah’s or Nawaafil then one should perform them in a
place where there is no likelihood of anyone passing in front him whilst in Salaat.
Some people begin their Salaat in the back rows, when there are places vacant in the
front rows in front of them, due to which people find it difficult to pass. It is not proper
to cause inconvenience and harm to others. If someone is compelled to walk across
such people performing Salaat, the sin of this walking will be upon the one performing
Salaat.
10. When Jamaa’at begins, the first rows should be completed first, with both the right
and left hand sides balanced equally. It is improper to stand in a back row, if space is
vacant in front.
11. Engage in Dhikr and Tilaawat silently, if people are performing Salaat.
12. Neither spit nor stretch your legs towards the Qiblah.
13. Neither search nor make announcements for items lost outside, in the Masjid
Ref: Islaam.org
Prayer with Congregation
1. Always try to say your prayers with congregation (for men), for women it is optional but
more rewarding to pray at home.
Abu Hurairah also reports that the Prophet said: "By Him in whose hand is my soul! I
have considered ordering a fire to be kindled and then ask someone to lead the people in
salah. And then go to the men [who did not attend the prayer] and burn their houses over
them." (Bukhari and Muslim)
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As stated above, it is better for women to pray in their houses. Ahmad and at-Tabarani
record that Umm Humaid as-Sa'diyah came to the Messenger of Allah and said: "O
Messenger of Allah, I love to pray with you." The Prophet said: "I am aware of that, but
your salah in your residence is better for you than your salah in your people's mosque. And
your salah in your people's mosque is better than your salah in the [larger] congregational
Mosque."
2. There is 27 times more benefit to say prayers with congregation. (Bukhari and Muslim)
Note: Women get the same reward praying at their usual place at home
3. The first pronounced Name of Allah (takbeer-e-oolaa) for the prayers is better than the
world and whatever is in it. (Mishkaat)
4. When the people begin to stand then, before takbeer, first straighten the rows. Thereafter
takbeer should be said.
5. It has been reported in Tirmidhi that 'Umar radhiyallahu anhu had appointed a person for
straightening the lines. When that person would inform that all the lines are straight, then
'Umar radhiyallahu anhu would say takbeer.
6. Keep the lines perfectly straight and stand joined together. Do not leave space between
each the other. The shoulders be joined together and the ankles perfectly opposite to each
other. (Sihaah sittah) It is not necessary to join the ankles.
7. Offer every prayer in such a manner as if it were the last prayer of your life.
8. Do not run if the prayer has been started lest you should gasp. But walk steadily and with
grace. (Tirmidhi)
Sunnah’s of Adhaan and Iqaamah
1. When one hears the Muazzin (The caller to prayer) calling out Azaan then it is Musthahab
(Preferable) to repeat the same words after the Muazzin. In reply to “Hayya alas salaah”
and “Hayya alal Falaah” one should say:
La Hawla walaa Quwatha illah billah hilaliyyil Azeem
There is no protection (Against evil) and no power (To do good) except with the help of Allah
the Mighty and Great. (Bukhari, Muslim)
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2. At the time of Fajr in reply to “Assalaatu Khairum minanawm” one should say:
Sadaqtha wa barartha
“You have said the truth you have said what is good” (Al Adhkaar lin Nawawiy)
- The person who replies to the Azaan with full sincerity will surely enter paradise.
3. Upon hearing the Adhaan, recite:
وَأنَاَ أشََْهَدُ أنَْ لَ إلَِهَ إلِّ اللهُ وَحْدَهُ لَ شَرِيكَ لَهُ"
وَأنَّ مُحَمّدا عَبدُْهُ وَرَسُولُهُ، رَضِيتُ باِللهِ رَباًّ
."وَبمُِحَمّدٍ رِسُول وَباِلسِْلمَ دِيناً
Wa 'anaa 'ash-hadu 'an laa 'ilaaha 'illallaahu wahdahu laa shareeka lahu wa 'anna
Muhammadan 'abduhu wa Rasooluhu, radheetu billaahi Rabban, wa bi-Muhammadin
Rasoolan wa bil'islaami deenan.
I bear witness that none has the right to be worshipped but Allah alone, Who has no partner,
and that Muhammad is His slave and His Messenger. I am pleased with Allah as my Lord,
with Muhammad as my Messenger and with Islam as my religion.1 [To be recited in Arabic
after the Mu'aththin’s Tashahhud or the words of affirmation of Faith] (Muslim 1/290.)
4. After Hearing the Call to Prayer (Adhaan):
First send blessings and salutations (Salawat) upon the Messenger of Allah (Muslim
Vol.1 pg.166)
5. Then recite the following:
الدّعْوَةِ التّامّةِ وَالصّلَةِ الْقَائِمَةِ آتِ مُحَمّدَاً الْوَسِيلَةَ وَالْفَضِيلَةَ اللّهُمّ رَبّ هَذِهِ
وَابْعَثْهُ مَقَامَاً مَحْمُودَاً الّذِي وَعَدْتَهُ إِنّكَ لَ تُخْلِفُ الْمِيعَادَ
Allahumma Rabbi Haadhi idda’ wathithaama waswalaathil qaa ima aathi
Muhammadawaseelatha walfadeelah wab ‘as hoo maqaa mammahmooda nilladhi wa atha
[innaka laa thukh liful mee ‘aad]
O Allah, Lord of this perfect call and established prayer, grant Muhammad a place near to
You, an excellence and exalted degree, and raise him to the praiseworthy station that You
have promised him. (Al-Bukhari 1/152 and the addition between brackets is from Al-
Bayhaqi 1/410 with a good (Hasan) chain of narration).
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6. Whoever recites this dua will gain the intercession of the Messenger of Allah on the
Day of Judgement. (Bukhari)
7. By reciting this dua, the intercession of Prophet Mohammad becomes Waajib.
(Mishkaat)
Note: Between the call to prayer and the 'Iqaamah, you should supplicate Allah for yourself.
Invocation during this time is not rejected.
Replying to Iqaamah
8. It is Musthahab to reply to the Iqaamah by repeating the same words similar to that of the
Adhaan however in reply to “Qad qaamatis salaah” one should say:
Aqaamahallahu Wa adaamaha
“May Allah establish and perpetuate this Salah” (Abu Dawood)
9. When reading Fard Salaat at home it is preferable to say Iqaamah even if you’re praying
on your own.
10. Dua’s are readily accepted between Azaan and Iqaamah so this precious time should be
spent in dua and Dhikr.
Doing Ibadah (worship) After Fajr Salah until after Sunrise
1. Rasulallah used to sit cross legged in the Masjid from after Fajr up to Ishraaq
(Sunrise). He would sit cross legged in the company of the Sahaaba (Radhiyallahu Anhum)
as well. (Khasaail-Commentary of Shamaail- pg. 76)
2. Remaining seated after Fajr Salaat:
In a narration of Tirmidhi, Rasulallah is reported to have said, 'He who performs Fajr
Salaat with Jamaat and remains seated in the same place while engaging in Dhikr until after
sunrise and thereafter performs 2 Rakaats Nafil Salaat, (Ishraaq), he will obtain the Thawaab
of one Hajj and one Umrah.' (Tirmidhi)
3. The fire of Jahannam will not touch the person who reads 4 rak’ahs of Salaat Ishraaq
(Baihaqi)
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4. Read Surah Yaasin after Fajr:
The Hadith mentioned by ‘Ataa bin Abi Rabaah states that the Prophet said:
“Whosoever recites Surah Yaasin in the early part of the day his needs will be fulfilled.”
(Mishkaat, Page 189)
It is stated in Mirqaat, Sharah Mishkaat under the commentary of the above Hadith that ones
worldly needs and the needs pertaining to the Deen and the Hereafter will be fulfilled.
(Mirqaat, Sharah Mishkaat, Vol. 4, Page 681)
5. When the sun rises then say this dua:
الْحَمْدُ لِِّ الّذِي أَقَالَنَا يَوْمَنَا هَذَا وَلَمْ يُهْلِكْنَا بِذُنُوبِنَا
Alhamdulillaa-hillazee aqaalana yawmanaa haazaa walam yuh-liknaa bizunoobinaa
All praise is to Allah who has granted us this day and did not destroy us because of our
misdeeds. (Muslim)
Sunnah’s after the completion of Salaah
1. After the completion of Fard Salaah to read “Allaahu Akbar” once followed by
“Asthaghfirullah” three times with the last Asthaghfirullah read a bit audibly and also dragged
(pulled) slightly. (Tirmidhi)
2. After the Fard of Fajr and Asr to engage in the remembrance of Allah for a short period.
(Attargheeb)
3. The Malaaikah (Angels) continuously make dua’s of forgiveness and mercy for those who
after their daily Salaah remain seated at the place of Salaah. (Attargheeb)
4. It has been reported from A’isha that Rasulallah used to sit as long at it
takes to say:
ALLAHUM-MA ANTAS-SALAM WA-MINKAS-SALAM
O Allah, You are the Author of peace and from You comes peace.
TABARAKTA YA-DHALJALALI WAL-IKRAM
Blessed are you, O Lord of Majesty and Honour.
Then he used to stand up to perform his Sunnah.' (Muslim, Abu Dawud, and Tirmidhi)
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5. Also recite the following:
لَ إلِهَ إلِّ اللهُ وَحْدَهُ لَ شَرِيكَ لَهُ، لَهُ الْمُلْكُ وَلَهُ
الْحَمْدُ وَهُوَ عَلَى كلُّ شَيْءٍ قَدِيرٌ، اللّهُمّ لَ مَانعَِ
لِمَا أعَْطَيتَْ، وَلَ مُعْطِيَ لِمَا مَنعَْتَ، وَلَ ينَفَْعُ ذَا
."الْجَدّ
