(grand Mufti) of Mazaahirul‐uloom.
1. After every Fardh Salaah recite one of the following Duas. After Salaam it is sunnah to recite Astagfirullah thrice. Thereafter recite:
Allahumma antas salam waminkas salamu tabaarakta ya zal jalali walikram (Hisne Haseen, FathulQadeer‐ Vol. 1, pg.439)
O Allah, You are the possessor of peace, peace can only be attained from you. You are full of blessings, O The powerful, The Most Kind.
Note: With regard to the words:
Elaika yarjius salamu faha’ina rabbana bissalami waadqilna daaraka daras salami fala asla lahu
Mulla Ali Qari (Rahmatulla hi alaih) writes in Mirqaat [Vol. 2, pg.358] that there is no substantiation for these words in the ahaadith; they are merely an addition by some story‐tellers.
2. La ila ha illalhu wahadahu la sharika lahu lahul mulku walahul hamdu wahuwa ala kulli shayin qadeer (Hisne Haseen)
3. Allahumma inni aouzubika minal jubni waouzubika min an urada ilaa arzalil oumuri waouzubika min fitnatit dunya waouzubika min azabil qabr
O Allah, I seek your protection from cowardice, from becoming senile, from the trials of this world and from the punishment of the grave.
SUNNATS OF JUMU ’AH
1. To take a bath. (Bukhari, Tirmidhi, Ibne Majah)
2. To wear nice and clean clothes. (Abu Dawood, Chapter of Ghusal on the day of Jumu’ah)
3. To proceed early to the Masjid. (Tirmidhi, Ibne Majah)
4. To go to the Masjid on foot. (Ibne Majah)
5. To try to sit as close as possible to the Imaam. (Ibne Majah, Tirmidhi)
6. If the Saffs (rows) are already filled, one should not jump over the shoulders of the musallies in order to get to the front. (Abu Dawood)
7. One should not do any futile action e.g. one should not fiddle with one’s clothes or fingers. (Ibne Majah)
8. To listen to the Khutba attentively. (Tirmidhi, Ibne Majah)
9. The person who recites Surah Kahaf on Friday will be bestowed with a Noor (Spiritual light) from under the Arsh (The Throne of Allah Ta’ala) which will extend from the earth till the sky and will benefit him in the darkness of the Day of Qiyaamah. All his (minor) sins which he had committed from the previous Jumu’ah up to this Jumu’ah will be forgiven. (Behishti Zewar)
10. Rasoolullah (Sallallahu alaihe wasallam) is reported to have said, “Recite Durood upon me in abundance on the day of Jumua’h since they are presented to me.” (Ibne Majah) |  |
11. On the day of Jumua’h it is Sunnat to apply oil to the hair and to use it or any other sweet smelling fragrance. (Bukhari)
SOME SUNNATS OF EATING
1. Spread out a cloth on the floor (to lay the food on.) (Bukhari)
2. Wash both hands upto the wrists. (Tirmidhi)
3. Recite Bismillah aloud. (Bukhari, Muslim‐ Shami, Vol.5)
4. Eat with the right hand. (Bukhari, Muslim)
5. The one who is most pious or senior from those eating should be made to commence eating first. (Muslim‐ Vol.2 pg. 171)
6. If only one type of food is in the utensil, eat from the side in front of you. (Bukhari, Muslim)
7. If a morsel falls, pick it up, clean it and eat it. (Muslim)
8. Do not lean and eat. (Bukhari, Abu Dawood)
9. Do not find fault with the food. (Bukhari, Muslim)
10. Remove the shoes while eating. (Mishkaat)
11. When eating, sit either with both knees raised and the posterior on the ground or by raising one knee and keeping the other on the ground. A third posture is to sit with both knees on the ground (as in the position of Qa’dah) and lean forward to eat. (Mirqaat‐ commentary of Mishkaat)
12. Clean the plate and other eating utensils thoroughly after eating. The utensils will then make dua for one’s forgiveness. (Ibne Majah)
13. To lick the fingers after eating. (Muslim)
14. Recite this dua after eating.
Alhamdulilahilazi atuamana wasaqana waja’lana muslimeen. (Tirmidhi, Abu Dawood, Ibne Majah)
All praise is due to Allah who has granted us food and drink and has made us Muslims.
15. First remove the cloth, and then get up. (Ibne Majah)
16. Recite this dua while picking up the cloth.
Alhamdulilahi hamdan kasiran touebam mubarakan feehi gaira makfieoun wala muwadeoun wala musthagnian anho rabbana (Bukhari).
All praise is due to Allah, such praise which is pure, full of blessings. O our Sustainer, we are not clearing away this food due to regarding it as sufficient (that we do not require anything more from you), nor in the manner of abandoning it, nor do we regard ourselves as not being in need of it.
17. Wash both hands. (Tirmidhi, Abu Dawood)
18. Gargle the mouth. (Bukhari)
19. If you forget to recite Bismillah at the beginning, recite Bismillahi awalahu wa’akirahu (Tirmidhi, Abu | |
Dawood)
20. When invited to partake of meals by someone, make this Dua for the host:
Allahuma atueman atuamani wasqi man saqani (Muslim)
O Allah feed the one who fed me and grant him drink who gave me to drink.
21. It is Sunnat to partake of some vinegar. That house in which vinegar is found will not be regarded as empty of gravy. (Ibne Majah)
22. If a person uses only wheat (to make his bread), he should also add a little barley so as to get the Sawab (reward) of acting on a Sunnat.
23. To eat meat is Sunnat. It is reported in a Hadith that the most superior food of this world and the hereafter is meat. (Jaamia Sageer ‐ Vol.2, pg. 34)
24. To accept the invitation of one’s fellow Muslim is a Sunnat. (Abu Dawood) However if (the major portion of) his income is from interest, bribery or any other haraam source, then his invitation should not be accepted.
25. It is Sunnat to give food to the family of the deceased. (Ibne Majah)
SUNNATS WHEN DRINKING WATER
1. Drink with the right hand since Shaytaan drinks with the left hand. (Muslim)
2. Sit and drink. It is forbidden to drink while standing. (Muslim)
3. Recite Bismillah before drinking and Alhamdulilah after drinking. (Tirmidhi)
4. Drink in three breaths (sips). After each sip, separate the utensil from the mouth. (Muslim,
Tirmidhi)
5. Do not drink from that side of the utensil which is chipped. (Abu Dawood)
6. Do not drink directly from the chipped, the spout of a jug or from any such utensil from which the water gushes out very quickly (causing one to choke) or from such a utensil in which there is a possibility that a snake or scorpion etc. may have crept in. (Bukhari, Muslim)
7. To recite this Dua, after drinking water (not other drinkables) is also Sunnat.
Alhamdulila hilazi saqana azban furatam birahmatihi walam yajalhu milhan ujajam bizonobina (Roohul Ma’ani, pg.149, 27th Para)
All praise is due to Allah; Who of His Mercy has granted us sweet and pleasant water to drink and did not make it bitter and salty due to our Sins.
8. After drinking water, if the utensil is to be passed on to others, pass it to the one on the right who in turn will pass it to the one on his right, and this procedure will continue till the end. (Bukhari, Muslim) The same sequence should be observed when passing around tea or anything else.
9. Recite this Dua after drinking milk.
Allahumma bariklana feehi wazidna minhu (Abu Dawood, Tirmidhi)
O Allah grant us barakah (blessings) in it and grant us more of it. | |
There are twelve thousand virtues in salaat. which can be achieved through twelve points. If a person is to acquire full benefit from salaat, then, he must take care of these points. Sincerity is of course essential at every step. These points are as follows:
1. Knowledge:
An action performed without knowledge is far inferior to the one done with full knowledge about it. We should therefore know:
(a) Which of the Islamic Practices are farz and which are sunnath.
(b) What is farz and what is sunnath in wazu and salaat.
(c) How does Satan cause obstruction in the proper observance of salaat.
2. Wazu:
We must try to:
(a) Clean our heart of jealously and malice, just as we wash the other parts of our body.
(b) Keep ourselves clean of sins.
(c) Be neither wasteful nor abstemious in the use of water.
3. Dress:
It should be:
(a) Got through honest living.
(b) Clean.
(c) According to the Sunnath, e.g. the ankles should not be covered.
(d) Simple, and should not display vanity and pride.
4. Time:
We should be:
(a) Able to tell correct time at any moment.
(b) Always watchful about Azaan.
(c) Particular about the time of salaat, lest we should be too late for it.
5. Qiblah:
There are three things to be ensured in facing Qiblah:
(a) We must face Qiblah physically.
(b) Have the heart in union with Allah, for He is the Qiblah of the heart.
(c) Be as attentive as a slave is before his master.
6. Intention:
For this we need to be particular about three things:
(a) We must be definite as to what salaat we are offering.
(b) Remain constantly conscious of our presence before Allah, Who sees us.
(c) Have perfect faith that Allah know all that is in our hearts.
7. Takbeer Tahreemah:
The essentials of 'Takbeer Tahreemah' are:
(a) To pronounce the words correctly.
(b) To raise both hands right up to the ears. This signifies that we have severed our connection with all, except Allah.
(c) To feel the greatness of Allah in our heart when we say Allaho Akbar.
8. Qiyaam:
While in Qiyaam we should:
(a) Keep our gaze at the place of sajdah.
(b) Feel in our heart that we are standing before Allah.
(c) Not think of anything else.
9. Qiraat:
The essentials of Qiraat are:
(a) To recite the Qur'an with Taj-weed.
(b) To ponder on the meanings of what we recite.
(c) To bind ourselves to what we recite.
10.Ruku:
The essentials of Ruku are:
(a) To keep the back quite straight i.e. the whole body above the legs should be in one straight line.
(b) To hold the knees firmly with fingers spread apart.
(c) To recite Tasbeeh with humility and devotion.
11.Sajdah:
The essentials of Sajdah are:
(a) To place the hands flat and close to the ears.
(b) To keep elbows raised above the ground.
(c) To recite Tasbeeh with devotion.
12. Qa'dah:
The essentials of Qa'dah are:
(a) To sit up on the left foot, keeping the right one erect.
(b) To recite Tashahhud with devotion, keeping the meaning in mind, for it contains greetings for the Prophet (Sallallaho alaihe wasallam) and prayer for the Muslim brethren.
(c) To consider the concluding Salaam a definite greeting to the Angels as well as the people on the right and on the left.
As has been said already, sincerity is the essence of all these points, which requires us:
1. To offer salaat with the sole purpose of pleasing Allah.
2. To understand that it is only through the grace and favour of Allah that we are able to offer salaat.
3. To hope for the reward promised by Allah.
Source : Fazail'e Aamaal
10. The one serving should drink last. (Tirmidhi)
SUNNATS PERTAINING TO CLOTHING
1. Rasoolullah (Sallallahu alaihe wasallam) loved white clothing. (Tirmidhi, Ibne Majah)
2. When putting on any garment, put on the right sleeve or leg first, then the left. (Tirmidhi ‐ Chapter on clothing)
3. Keep the trouser, kurta, lungi, etc. above the ankles. Allah Ta’ala becomes displeased with a person who allows any garment to hang lower than the ankles. Rasoolullah (Sallallahu alaihe wasallam) has said that Allah Ta’ala will not look with mercy at that person who allows his garment to hang lower than his ankles. (Bukhari, Muslim)
4. When wearing new clothes, recite this Dua:
Alhamdulila hilazi kasani hazas souba warazaqanihi min gairi howlim minni wala quwwa (Abu Dawood)
All praise is due to Allah who gave me this cloth to wear and granted me this without my exerting any effort or strength.
5. It is Sunnat to have a Topi (cap) under the turban (Mirqaat‐ Vol. 8, pg.250)
6. Rasoolullah (Sallallahu alaihe wasallam) used to like wearing the kurta. (Tirmidhi, Abu Dawood)
7. It is Sunnat to tie a black turban. It is also Sunnat to leave a tail at the back. (Nasai)
8. It is Sunnat to wear a Topi (Mirqaat‐ Vol. 8, pg.246)
9. When removing any kurta, first remove the left sleeve of the kurta. In the same manner, when removing the trousers, first remove the left leg.
10. First put on the right shoe, then the left. (Abu Dawood, Bukhari, Muslim)
11. When removing the shoes, first remove the left then the right. (Bukhari, Muslim, Abu Dawood)
SUNNATS OF THE HAIR
1. The length of the hair of Rasoolullah (Sallallahu alaihe wasallam) 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. (Shamaile Tirmidhi)
2. To keep all the hair upto the ear‐lobes or a little lower is Sunnat. Similarly to shave all the hair off is also Sunnat. If a person wishes to trim his hair, then it should be trimmed equally on all sides.
To keep the front hair of the head long while shortening the back of it, which is known as the “English hair” (Square cut‐ translator), is not permissible. Similarly to shave part of the head while leaving the rest is not permissible. May Allah Ta’ala protect every Muslim from this! (Behishti Zewar‐ Vol. 11, pg. 115) | |
3. The command to grow the beard and trim the moustache has been recorded in the Hadith. (Bukhari, Muslim). To trim the beard less than the length of one fist or to shave it off is declared haraam. (Behishti Zewar‐ Vol. 11, pg. 115) May Allah Ta’ala protect every Muslim from this. It is Waajib (compulsory) to keep the beard one fist length, and the length of one fist is established from the Sunnat. (Bukhari‐ Vol. 2, pg. 875)
4. It is Sunnat to trim the moustache as finely as possible. There are severe warnings in the Ahadith for keeping very long moustaches. (Aujazul‐Masalik, Vol. 14)
5. The hair below the navel, armpits, the moustaches, as well as the nails should be cut and kept clean. It is sinful to allow 40 days to pass without doing so. (Behishti Zewar‐ Vol. 11, pg. 116)
6. To wash the hair, oil it and comb it is Sunnat, but a few days should be skipped in‐between, if there is no necessity. (Mishkaat, Bazlul Majhood, commentary of Abu Dawood)
7. When combing the hair start from the right hand side. (Bukhari‐ pg. 61)
8. When combing one’s hair or whenever the need arises to look into the mirror recite the following Dua:
Allahumma anta hasanta kalqi fahassin kuluqi (Hisne Haseen)
O Allah, as you have beautified by external form, so make my character beautiful as well.
SUNNATS WHEN TREATING AND VISITING THE SICK
1. It is Sunnat to take medication and undergo treatment during an illness. However, one should depend only on Allah Ta’ala for the cure.
2. It is Sunnat to treat an illness with kalunji (black seed) and honey. (Bukhari‐ chapter on medicine) Rasoolullah (Sallallahu alaihe wasallam) said that Allah has placed cure in these two things. There are many Ahadith narrated in praise of kalunji and honey.
3. During treatment one should avoid those things which aggravate the illness.
4. It is Sunnat to visit one’s sick brother. Nabi (Sallallahu alaihe wasallam) said:
“Visit the sick”. (Bukhari)
Hazrat Jaabir (Raziallaho anho) narrates:
“I became sick. Nabi (Sallallahu alaihe wasallam) came to visit me”. (Bukhari)
5. After visiting the sick it is Sunnat to leave quickly (Mishkaat). It should not happen that the patient or his family is inconvenienced in any way by your remaining there for a long time.
6. To console the patient in any way possible is Sunnat. For example one should say to him that Insha‐ Allah you will recover very quickly, Allah Ta’ala is the Most Powerful. One should not say such things which will instil fear in the sick person. (Mishkaat, pg. 137)
7. When visiting the sick one should say the following:
La ba’sa thahooroon Insha allah -
Do not become worried as this sickness will be a means of cleaning you from your sins, if Allah Ta’ala wishes. | |
Thereafter recite this seven times for his recovery:
Asalullahal azeema rabbal arshil azeemi ien yashfeeyak -
I ask Allah Ta’ala who is All Powerful and the Lord of the Great Throne that He grants you recovery. Rasoolullah (Sallallahu alaihe wasallam) has stated that by reading this dua seven times the sick person will be cured. However, if the time of his death has approached than nothing can delay that. (Mishkaat‐ pg. 135, Abu Dawood‐ Vol.2, pg. 86)
SUNNATS OF TRAVELLING
1. As far as possible, there should be at least two people together when undertaking any journey. Travelling alone should be avoided. However, in extreme necessity there is no harm. (Fathul‐ Baari‐Vol‐ 6, pg. 53)
2. When one has placed one’s foot in the stirrup of one’s conveyance and is about to mount it, one should say (Bismillah). (Tirmidhi)
3. After settling down on the conveyance say: (Allah-u-Akbar) thrice and thereafter recite the following dua: Subhanalazee saqaralana haza wama kunna lahu muqrinin wainna ila rabbina lamunqaliboon - (Muslim, Tirmidhi)
Glory be to the one who has subjugated this for us whereas we were not able to subjugate it on our own. And we will certainly be returning to our Lord.
4. Thereafter recite the following dua:
Allahumma hawwin alaina safarana haza watweanna bo’daho -
Allahumma antas sahibu fis safari wal qalifatu fil aahal - Allahumma inni aouzubika mieo wa’sais safari waka’batil manzari wa sooil munqalabi fil mali wal ah’li wal wald - (Muslim, Hisne Haseen)
O Allah make this journey easy for us and shorten the length of the journey as well. O Allah, You are our companion on this journey and the Protector of our household. O Allah, I seek your protection from the hardship of travel, from witnessing a terrible sight and from finding an evil condition having befallen my family, wealth and children upon my return.
5. When the need arises to stop along the way, the Sunnat is to move to the side of the road. Do not camp in the middle of the road whereby the paths of others are blocked and they experience inconvenience thereby. (Muslim‐ Vol.2, pg.144)
6. When ascending any high place one should say Allah-u-Akbar (Bukhari‐ pg. 420)
7. When descending to any place, one should say Subhanallah (Bukhari)
8. Note: It is mentioned in Mirqaat that this is a Sunnat of travelling. However, when one is ascending the stairs of his house or Masjid, then he should begin with his right foot and say Allah-u-Akbar even though it is only one stair. At the time of descending, begin with the left leg and recite Subhanallah although it is only a small decline. There is hope that one will receive the reward of practicing on a Sunnat. Mulla Ali Qari | |
(Rahmatulla hi alaih) has mentioned the wisdom in saying Allah-u-Akbar at the time of ascension, that although apparently we are going higher but O Allah! we are not high. Highness and greatness are only for you. While descending, a person says Subhanallah because we are low and O Allah! You are free from lowness.
9. When the town of one’s destination comes into view, then recite this dua:
Allahumma Barik lana feeha -
O Allah, grant us barakah (blessings) from this town. When entering the town recite this dua.
Allahumar zuqna janaha wahabibnaa ila a’hliha wahabib saalihi a’hliha elaina -
O Allah, grant us sustenance of this place. Make us beloved to the people of this place and make the pious people of this place beloved to us.
10. Rasoolullah (Sallallahu alaihe wasallam) has mentioned that when the purpose for which one had undertaken the journey has been accomplished, one should return home immediately. It is not advisable to remain on a journey for no reason. (Bukhari‐pg.421)
11. When returning after many days from a lengthy journey, and one arrives home when a great portion of the night has passed, then he should not immediately enter his home. Rather it is better to go the next morning. (Mishkaat, pg.339)
12. If the family is aware of your late arrival and is expecting you, then there is no harm in going home immediately. (Mirkaat‐ Vol.7, pg.338)
13. By practicing these Sunnats one will receive the benefits in this world and the Hereafter.
14. It is forbidden to take a dog along on the journey or to keep bells, since Shaytaan follows such a person and the blessings of the journey are lost. (Muslim‐ Vol.1, pg.202)
15. Upon returning from a journey, it is Sunnat to first go to the Masjid, perform two raakats of Salaah and thereafter enter the home. (Mishkaat)
16. When returning from a journey recite this dua:
Aaeboona taaeboona aabidoona lirabbina haamidoon - (Muslim, Tirmidhi)
“We are returning (home) with repentance, utmost humility and praising our Lord.”
SUNNATS OF NIKAH
1. A Sunnat Nikah is that which is simple, wherein there are no formalities, nor are there any disputes pertaining to the dowry etc. (Mishkaat)
2. It is Sunnat to seek a pious and righteous person for marriage and to send a proposal to such a person. (Mishkaat‐Vol.2, pg.267‐narrated from Abu Hurairah)
3. To have the Nikah on Friday in a Masjid and to have Nikah in the month of Shawwaal is Sunnat and preferable. (Mirqaat‐ Vol.6 pg.210 and 217) | |
4. To announce the Nikah. (Miskaat‐ Vol.2, pg.272)
5. It is also Sunnat to fix the amount of Mehr (dowry) according to one’s means. (Miskaat‐ Vol.2, pg.272)
6. On the first night when one is in seclusion with one’s wife, one should take hold of the forehead and recite this dua:
Allahumma inni asaluka khairaha wakaira ma jabaltaha alaihi waouzubika min sharriha washarri ma jabaltaha alaih - (Abu Dawood, Ibne Majah)
O Allah, I ask you for the good that is in her and the benefits of her good habits and character. I seek your protection from the harms of her evil habits and character.
7. When intending to copulate with one’s wife, recite this dua: If he has children then shaytaan will not be able to overpower them and will not be able to harm them.
Bismillah – Allahumma jinnib nash shaitana wajannibish shaitana ma razaqtana - (Bukhari‐ Vol.2, pg. 776, Abu Dawood, Ibne Majah)
I commence this act in the name of Allah. O Allah, protect us from Shaytaan and keep shaytaan away from that child that you will grant us. The child that will be born after this dua has been recited will be safeguarded from the harm of shaytaan.
WALIMAH
1. After the first night, to invite one’s friends, relatives, family and the poor for the Walimah is Sunnat. It is not necessary to prepare a great amount of food. A little food prepared according to one’s means and feed a few relatives or friends will suffice in fulfilling the Sunnat. The worst Walimah is that Walimah where only the rich and the irreligious are invited and the poor, destitute and the pious are left out. One should avoid attending such Walimah. (Bukhari‐ Vol.2, pg. 778)
When hosting a Walimah make the intention of fulfilling the Sunnat. Invite the poor, destitute and the pious. One may invite from the rich whomsoever one wishes while ensuring that the poor are not left out. There is no reward for that Walimah which is hosted for show or to impress people. Instead, it is feared that such a Walimah will invite the wrath and displeasure of Allah Ta’ala.
SUNNATS WHEN A CHILD IS BORN
1. To give azaan in the right ear and Iqaamah in the left ear after the child is born. (Tirmidhi‐ chapter‐‐ Vol.1, Alaikum Bisunnati, Abu Dawood, pg. 340)
2. To give a suitable name to the child on the seventh day. (Abu Dawood)
3. To make aqeeqah on the seventh day. (Abu Dawood) If it cannot be done on the seventh day, it should be done on the fourteenth or the 21st day. | |
4. The head of the baby should be shaved and silver equal to the weight of the hair should be given in charity. (Tirmidhi)
5. Saffron should be put on the head after it has been shaved. (Abu Dawood)
6. Two male goats should be slaughtered for the aqeeqah of a boy and one male goat or female goat for the aqeeqah of a girl. (Tirmidhi, Abu Dawood)
7. The meat of aqeeqah can be distributed raw or cooked. (Behishti Zewar ‐ Vol. 3)
8. Anyone may partake of the aqeeqah animal, though they may be even one’s family members eg. The grand‐ parents. (Behishti Zewar ‐ Vol. 3)
9. Dry dates should be given to a pious person to chew and then it should be applied in the mouth of the baby, or the baby should be made to suck it. The pious person should also be requested to make dua. (Bukhari)
10. The child should be taught how to perform Salaah and the other aspects of Deen when he reaches the age of seven years.
11. In order to inculcate the habit of Salaah, the child should be admonished if he is negligent in its performance when he reaches the age of ten years. He should be punished if the need arises. (Mishkaat‐ Vol.1, pg.58)
Note: Now‐a‐days children are being spoilt with love and affection while the parents console themselves by saying that the child will behave when he grows up. One should remember that if the foundation is not straight, the building will also be crooked. Therefore it is necessary to inculcate good character into the child from the very beginning so that one may not regret later.
SUNNATS AT THE TIME OF DEATH AND AFTER DEATH
1. When it becomes apparent that the time of death is close, then those present should face the dying person towards the qiblah. (Mustadark Haakim‐Vol.1, pg.353) and they should make talqeen i.e. recite the kalima to encourage him to recite. (Tirmidhi‐ Chapter of Janaaiz)
2. When the time of death has approached, the dying person should recite this dua:
Allahumaqfirli warhamni walhiqni birrafiqil a’ala - (Bukhari, Muslim, Tirmidhi)
O Allah, forgive me, and have mercy on me and join me with the companions who are in the highest stage.
3. When there are indications that the soul is departing, recite this dua:
Allahumma a’ainni ala gamaratil mouti wasakaratil mout - (Tirmidhi)
O Allah, assist me through the difficulties of death.
4. When death has occurred then those having any connection with the deceased should recite:
Inna lilahi wa inna elaihi rajioon – Allahumma ajirni fe musibati waqluf li khairam minha -
Verily to Allah we belong and to Him shall we return. O Allah, reward me in my difficulty and grant me | |
something better in exchange.
5. After the person has passed away, the deceased’s eyes should be closed.
6. Any person carrying the deceased to place him on a surface or any person carrying the janaazah should say Bismillah (Ibne Abi Shaybah)
7. It is Sunnat to hasten in the burial. (Sunan Abu Dawood)
8. When placing the deceased into the qabr, recite this dua:
Bismillahi wa’la millati rasoolilahi Sallallahu alaihe wasallam - (Mishkaat‐Vol.1, pg.148 quoting from Tirmidhi and Ibne Majah)
9. The deceased should be placed on his right side in such a manner that his entire chest is facing the Ka’ba and his back should be against the wall of the grave. Now‐a‐days, only the face is turned to the qiblah and the deceased is made to lie on his back, resulting in the chest facing the sky. This is completely contradictory to the Sunnat method. (Tahtaawee‐ pg. 334)
10. To feed the family of the deceased is Sunnat. It is not permissible for all the town people and family members to partake of this food for name and fame whatever is available, should be given. (Tirmidhi‐Ibne Majah)
11. After the burial, Rasoolullah (Sallallahu alaihe wasallam) would instruct his companions to make Istighfar for their brother and to make dua that Allah Ta’ala keeps him steadfast at the time of questioning by Munkar and Nakeer. (Abu Dawood, Mustadark, Haakim)
Note: After burial, to face the qiblah and make dua is Sunnat. However, to make dua after janaazah salaat, as is the custom today is not permissible. (Mirqaat‐Vol.4, pg.64, Bahrur Raiq‐Vol.2, pg.183)
SUNNATS BEFORE SLEEPING
1. It is substantiated from hadith that Rasoolullah (Sallallahu alaihe wasallam) rested at sometime or the other on the following.
a. A mat made from palm leaves.
b. A chatai (straw mat)
c. A mat made from cloth
d. On the ground
e. On a wooden bed
f. On a bed
g. On skin and hide (Zaadul Ma’ad)
2. It is Sunnat to sleep in the state of wudhu. (Abu Dawood)
3. Before climbing into bed, dust the bed thrice with the corner of your clothes. (Bukhari, Muslim, Abu Dawood, Tirmidhi, Ibne Majah) | |
4. Before sleeping say Bismillah and do the following:
5. Close the door
6. Put out the lamp.*
7. Fasten the mouth of the lather water bag.
8. Cover the utensils. **
9. If one cannot find anything with which to cover the utensil then one should place a stick across the top of the utensil. (Muslim‐Vol.2, pg.170)
10. It is forbidden to engage in story‐telling after Esha. It is better to sleep immediately after salah. It is permissible to remain awake for listening to lectures and advices and to earn one’s livelihood.
11. When going to sleep it is Sunnat to apply Sumra thrice in each eye for both males and females. (Shamaaile Tirmidhi)
12. Before sleeping recite some verses and some surahs of Qur’an Sharief, eg. Alhamadu, Aayatul Kursi, Surah Mulk (tabaarakallazee), the four Quls and Durood Sharief. If one is unable to recite so much then at least recite a few surahs as this is the foundation for salvation in this world and hereafter.
13. Before sleeping, recite Tasbeeh Fatima punctually i.e. 33‐times Subhanallah 33‐times Alhamdulilah and 34‐times Allahuakbar (Bukhari, Muslim, Abu Dawood, Tirmidhi)
14. Sleeping on the right hand side and facing qiblah is Sunnat. (Shamaaile Tirmidhi, Abu Dawood‐
Vol.2, pg.332). To sleep with one’s chest facing the floor and back facing the sky is forbidden.
(Tirmidhi‐Vol.2, pg.105, Abu Dawood‐Vol.2, pg.331)
15. After lying down recite this dua:
Bismika rabbi waza’tu jambi wabika arfa’uhoo in amsakta nafsi fagfirlaha wa in arsaltaha fahfazha bima tah’fazu behi ibadakas saliheen - (Bukhari‐Vol.2, pg.935, Muslim‐Vol.2, pg.349, Tirmidhi‐Vol.2, pg.177)
16. Thereafter recite this dua:
Allahumma bismika amutu wa’haya - (Bukhari, Muslim)
17. Before sleeping recite this Istighfar thrice:
18. Asthagfirulla hallazi la ilaha illa huwal hayyul khayoumu wa’toobu elai - (Tirmidhi‐Vol.2, pg.177)
19. If one sees a frightening dream and one’s eyes open, sputter (to make a spitting sound) to the left thrice and recite Aaoozu Billah-i-Minash – Shaitanir Rajeem - thrice. Also change one’s position to the other side and sleep. (Muslim‐Vol.2, chapter of dreams)
* It has been mentioned in the hadith that shaytaan instructs the mouse to drag along the candle which become the means of starting a fire. (Hisne‐‐Haseen together with translation called
“FadhlulMubeen”)
** It is mentioned in Muslim Sharief that there is one night in the year wherein plague descends. If this plague has to pass over any open utensil, then a portion of that plague definitely falls into it. (Muslim‐Vol.2, pg.171) | |
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