Sunday, June 19, 2011

✦REVIVE A SUNNAH ⇨ "CARING FOR ORPHANS"✦


It is narrated on the authority of Sahl bin Sa'd (may Allah be pleased with him) that the Prophet sallallahu 'alayhi wa salam said: "I and the carer of the orphan are like this in paradise." He demonstrated with his finger and middle finger. [al-Bukhari: 6005]

✦REVIVE A SUNNAH ⇨ "WHEN TRAVELLING"✦


Planning for travelling today??? Then read these wonderful sunnahs. By applying this.... You also can Get rewards while you are travelling !!!


1 ➲ Appointing a leader when travelling

It is narrated on the authority of Abu Saeed and Abu Hurayra (may Allah be pleased with then) who said that the Messenger of Allah sallallahu 'alayhi wa salam said: "When three men travel together, they should make one of them their leader." [Abu Dawood: 2608]

2 ➲ Saying 'Allaahu akbar' (Allah is Great) when ascending and saying 'Subhaanallaah' (Glory be to Allah) when descending

It is narrated on the authority of Jaabir (may Allah be pleased with him) who said: "We used to say Allaahu akbar when we ascended and we said subhaanallaah when descending" [Bukhari 2994]

3 ➲ Supplication for stopover

It is narrated on the authority of Khawlah bint Hakeem (may Allah be pleased with her) who said: I heard the Messenger of Allah sallallahu 'alayhi wa salam say: "Whoever stops over somewhere and says, 'I seek refuge in the perfect words of Allah from the evil of what He created,' nothing will harm him until he sets off from that stopover of his." [Muslim: 6878]

4 ➲ Stopping first at the mosque when returning from a journey

It is narrated on the authority of Ka'b bin Maalik (may Allah be pleased with then) who said that the Prophet sallallahu 'alayhi wa salam used to stop first at the mosque and pray there when he returned from a journey. [Bukhari & Muslim: #443 & #1659]

The Friday Congregational Prayer


In the Name of Allah Most Gracious Most Merciful
...and Obey Allaah and His Messenger, if you are believers. ...and Obey Allaah and the Messenger, so that you may be shown mercy.
O you who believe! When the call is proclaimed for prayer on the day of Jumu'ah, then hasten to the remembrance of Allaah, and leave off all trade: that is better for you, if only you knew. And when the Prayer has been offered, then you may disperse through the land, and seek of Allaah's bounty; but remember Allaah often, that you may prosper. But when they see a bargain or amusement, they disperse headlong to it, and leave you (O Muhammad) standing! Say: What Allaah has is better than any amusement or bargain, and Allaah is the best of providers. (Al-Qur'aan, surah al-Jumu'ah, 62:9-11)
Ghusl (washing the whole body), cleaning the teeth, applying perfume & hair oil, coming to the Prayer as early as possible, & remaining silent while the Imaam gives the khutbah (sermon)
'Abdullaah bin 'Umar narrated that the Messenger of Allaah (may Allaah bless him & grant him peace) said,
"Any one of you attending the Friday Prayer should take ghusl. " (BS) Abu Sa 'eed al-Khudri narrated that the Messenger of Allaah (may Allaah bless him & grant him peace) said, "The ghusl on Friday is incumbent on every male adult, and also the cleaning of his teeth, and the use of perfume if it is available. " (BS)
Abu Hurayrah narrated that the Messenger of Allaah (may Allaah bless him & grant him peace) said,
"Had I not found it difficult for my followers, I would have ordered them to use Siwaak (the tooth-stick) with every prayer. " (BS)
Abu Hurayrah narrated that the Messenger of Allaah (may Allaah bless him & grant him peace) said,
"Anyone who takes ghusl on Friday like the ghusl of Janaabah, and then goes for the prayer (in the first hour), it is as if he had sacrificed a camel (in Allaah's cause); one who goes in the second hour, it is as if he had sacrificed a cow; one who goes in the third hour, it is as if he had sacrificed a horned ram; one who goes in the fourth hour, it is as if he had sacrificed a hen; and one who goes in the fifth hour, it is as if he had offered an egg. When the Imaam comes out, the angels settle down, listening to the remembrance. " (BS, MM)
Salmaan al-Farsi narrated that the Prophet (may Allaah bless him & grant him peace) said,
"Whoever takes ghusl on Friday and purifies himself as much possible, then uses his (hair) oil or perfumes himself with his household scent, then proceeds (for the Prayer) and does not separate two people sitting together (in the mosque), then prays as much as is decreed for him, and then remains silent while the Imaam is delivering the sermon, his sins between that and the previous Friday will be forgiven. " (BS)
Abu Hurayrah narrated that the Messenger of Allaah (may Allaah bless him & grant him peace) said,
"When the Imaam is delivering the Khutbah, and you ask your companion to keep quiet and listen, then no doubt you have spoken wrongly. " (BS)


Regarding the Adhaan (call to prayer) on Friday

As-Saaيib bin Yazeed narrated that in the lifetime of the Prophet (may Allaah bless him & grant him peace), Abu Bakr and 'Umar (Allaah be pleased with them), the adhaan for the Friday prayer used to be pronounced when the Imaam sat on the pulpit. But during the Caliphate of 'Uthmaan (Allaah be pleased with him), when the Muslims increased in number, a third adhaan at Az-Zawraaي was added. Abu 'Abdullaah said, "Az-Zawraaي is a place in the market of Madeenah. " (BS)
Permissibility of not attending the Jumu 'ah prayer if it is raining, & what the muيadhdhin says
Muhammad bin Seereen narrated: Ibn 'Abbaas said to his muيadhdhin on a rainy day, "After saying Ash-hadu anna Muhammadan Rasoolullaah (I testify that Muhammad is the Messenger of Allaah), do not say, Hayya 'ala-s-Salaah (Come for the Prayer), but say, Salloo fee buyootikum (Pray in your houses). (The man did so.) But the people disliked it, so Ibn 'Abbaas said, "This was done by one who was much better than me (i.e. the Prophet, may Allaah bless him & grant him peace). Undoubtedly, the Jumu 'ah prayer is compulsory, but I dislike to put you to task by bringing you out walking in mud and slush. " (BS)

Regarding the Khutbah (sermon)

Anas (Allaah be pleased with him) said,
"The Prophet (may Allaah bless him & grant him peace) delivered the Khutbah on the pulpit. " Ibn 'Umar (Allaah be pleased with him) narrated: "The Prophet (may Allaah bless him & grant him peace) used to deliver the Khutbah while standing, then he would sit, then stand again, as you do nowadays. " (BS)
Jaabir bin 'Abdullaah narrated that a man entered the mosque while the Prophet (may Allaah bless him & grant him peace) was delivering the Khutbah on a Friday, so he asked him, "Have you prayed ? " The man replied, "No. " So he said, "Get up, and pray two rak'ahs. " (BS) Yahyaa related from Maalik ... that 'Uthmaan bin 'Affaan (Allaah be pleased with him) used to say the following in khutbahs, and he would seldom omit it if he was giving the khutbah:
"When the Imaam stands delivering the khutbah on the day of Jumu'ah, listen and pay attention, for there is the same reward for someone who pays attention but cannot hear as for someone who pays attention and hears. And when the iqaamah of the prayer is called, straighten your rows and make your shoulders adjacent to each other, because the straightening of the rows is part of the completion of the prayer. "
Then he would not say the takbeer until some men who had been entrusted with straightening the rows came and told him that they were straight. Then he would say the takbeer. (MM)

Recitation in the Friday Prayer

The Messenger of Allaah (may Allaah bless him & grant him peace) use to recite in the jumu'ah prayer, Surah al-Jumu'ah (62) & Surah al-Ghaashiyah (88), or Surah al-Munaafiqoon (63) in the second rak 'ah instead of the latter, or he would recite Surahs al-Ghaashiyah (88) and al-A'laa (89) in the two rak'ahs. (MS, MM)
The sermon should be short, while the Prayer should be long
The Messenger of Allaah (may Allaah bless him & grant him peace) said,
"It is part of a man's understanding that he shortens his sermon and lengthens his prayer. " (MS)
Yahyaa related from Maalik from Yahyaa bin Sa'eed that 'Abdullaah bin Mas'ood said to a certain man,
"You are in a time when men of understanding are many but Qur'aan-reciters are few; when the limits of behaviour defined in the Qur'aan are guarded but its letters lost; when few people ask, but many give; when they make the prayer long and the khutbah short, and put their actions before their desires. A time will come upon men when their men of understanding are few but their Qur'aan-reciters are many; when the letters of the Qurيaan are guarded but its limits are lost; when many ask, but few give; when they make their khutbah long and the prayer short, and put their desires before their actions." (MM)

The Etiquette for Salat al-Jumuah


"O believers, when the call is proclaimed for the prayer on Friday, come to the remembrance of Allah and leave off business, that is better for you if you but did know." [Al-Jumuah, 62:9]

Purifying and cleaning oneself

The person intending to perform Salat al-Jumuah is highly encouraged to have ghusl (full bath or shower). The majority of the scholars are of the opinion that the ghusl for Salat a-Jumuah is recommended (sunnah) but not obligatory. The ghusl is performed starting from the time of Fajr Prayer. Also, if a person performs ghusl and then later invalidates his ablution, he need not repeat the ghusl. Making ablution (wudhu) suffices. Furthermore, one ghusl may be used for removing sexual defilement (janabah) and for Salat al-Jumuah.

Going early to the masjid

There is a great reward in going early to Salat al-Jumuah, beginning after sunrise. By leaving for Salat al-Jumuah, one gets the reward of waiting for the Prayer, making dhikr (remembering Allah) and voluntary prayers during that time. Abu Umamah narrated that the Messenger of Allah (sallallahu `alaihi wa sallam) said, "The angels sit at the doors to the Masjids and with them are scrolls in which they record the people [who come]. When the Imam appears, the scrolls are rolled up." Abu Umamah was asked, "Does the one who comes after the Imam still have a Friday Prayer?" he said, "Certainly, but he is not one of those who is recorded [as coming early]." [Ahmad and al-Tabarani]

Dressing well for Salat al-Jumuah

This is a special time that requires Muslims to appear in the best manner possible. One should therefore put on his best attire for Salat al-Jumuah.

The Prophet (sallallahu `alaihi wa sallam) said, "If one has the means, he should buy two pieces of clothing, other than his work clothes or [everyday clothing], to wear on Friday." [Abu Dawud]

Performing tahiyyat al-Masjid

If a person comes late to the Friday Prayer while the Imam is delivering the khutbah, should he pray the two rak`ahs of tahiyyat al-Masjid (prayer of greeting the mosque) and the sit or should he simply skip them? The strongest opinion is to perform the tahiyyat al-Masjid based on the Hadith of the Prophet (sallallahu `alaihi wa sallam): "If one of you comes to the Masjid, he should pray two rak`ahs before he sits" [Al-Bukhari and Muslim]. However, tahiyyat al-Masjid is not required of the person giving the khutbah. Also, this requirement is limited only to prayers offered in a Masjid.

~Walking to the Masjid whenever feasible as there is a reward for every step taken to the Masjid.
~Avoiding stepping over people to get to a particular spot in the Masjid.
~Avoiding dividing two people who are sitting together.
~Not making someone stand and taking his place.
~Not clasping one’s hands and intertwining one’s fingers while waiting for the prayer.
~Sitting in the front rows and close to the Imam whenever possible.
~Remaining quiet while the Imam is delivering the khutbah. This actually includes ~listening to the Imam and not playing with anything while the Imam is speaking.
~Going to the Masjid in a state of calmness and not being hurried.
~Reciting surah al-Kahf (surah 18) as an authentic Hadith states:
"For whoever recites surah al-Kahf on Friday, it will be a light for him from that Friday to the next."
[Al-Bayahaqi and Al-Hakim] The surah could be read any time of the day.
Indeed, Salat al-Jumuah is one of the most important acts of worship in Islam. The Prophet (sallallahu `alaihi wa sallam) has described the wonderful blessings and benefits that Allah has vouchsafed upon Muslims through this magnificent act. Knowing how important this prayer is in Allah’s sight, Muslims must do their best to perform it in the best way possible. They should strive and sacrifice for the sake of this Prayer.

The Importance Of Friday!


In the Name of Allah, Most Gracious, Most Merciful.

Friday is the best day of the week. Imam Bukhari and Muslim reported that Prophet Mohammad (Peace Be Upon Him) had said, "We (Muslims) came last and yet we are the first on the day of judgment. They have received the books before us (meaning Torah and Injil). We have received the book after them (meaning the Qur’an). Friday was their day to be glorified. However, they disputed on that while Allah had told us Friday is the day to glorify. Thus they will follow us. The Jews glorify Saturday, and the Christians glorify Sunday." Also reported by Imam Muslim, Abo-Dawod, Al-Nesaii, and Al-Termithi, that Prophet Mohammad (Peace Be Upon Him) had said, "The best day during which the sun have risen is Friday. It is the Day Adam was created. It is the day when Adam entered paradise and also when he was taken out from it. It is also the day on which the day of judgment takes place."

Muslims are supposed to do the following on Fridays:
Men are obligated to participate in Friday Prayer. Allah (S.W.T.) said in Surat Al-Jumauah, (verse 9), what can be translated as, "O’ you who believe! When the call is proclaimed to Prayer on Friday hasten earnestly to the remembrance of Allah, and leave off business. That is best for you if you but knew." In addition, prophet Mohammad (Peace Be Upon Him) had warned from not attending Friday Prayer. Imam Muslim and Ahmad had reported that Prophet Mohammad (Peace Be Upon Him) said about people who do not attend Friday Prayer, "I wanted to ask a man to lead people in the prayer so that I may go and burn houses of men who did not attend the Friday Prayer with us" He also said reported by Imam Muslim, Ahmad and An-Nesaii, "Either they (meaning people who do not attend the Friday prayer) stop neglecting Friday prayers or Allah will set a seal on their hearts so they can not find the right path again." In another authentic hadith reported by Abu Dawod, Termithi, An-Nesaii, and Ibn-Majah, that the prophet (Peace Be Upon Him) said, "Who ever does not attend three Friday prayers, (without a valid excuse) Allah will set a seal on his heart"
It is also recommended to increase supplication especially at the last hour of the day since it is the hour when requests are replied by Allah. In an authentic hadith reported by Imam An-Nesaii, Abu-Dawod, and Al-hakim, that the prophet Muhammad (Peace Be Upon Him) said, "Friday has 12 hours, one of which is the hour where cries are granted for Muslim believers. This hour is sought at the last hour after Asar."
It is encouraged to wish peace be upon prophet Muhammad (Peace Be Upon Him) during Fridays and Friday’s night because of an authentic hadith reported by Imam Abu-Dawod, An-Nesaii, and Ibn-Majah, that the Prophet Muhammed (Peace Be Upon Him) said, "The best day is Friday. On Friday Adam was created, and died. On Friday is the first time the trumpet is blown (meaning when every creature dies) and the second time the trumpet is blown (referring to resurrection). So increase the number of times you wish peace upon me since this prayer will be shown to me." They asked him, How will our prayers be shown to you after you have vanished. He replied, "Allah has prohibited earth to cause the body of prophets to decay."
It is also recommended that Muslims recite surat Al-Kahf, because of the authentic hadith reported by Imam Al-Baihaqee, and Al-Hakim, that the prophet Muhammad (P.B.U.H.) had said, "Who ever recites surat Al-Kahf on Friday, Allah will give him a light to the next Friday."
It is also recommended that Muslims clean and wash themselves and make sure they smell nice when they attend Friday Prayers. Imam Muslim and Bukhari reported that the prophet Muhammad (Peace Be Upon Him) said, "Every Muslim is obligated to bath on Fridays and wear his best cloth. Also, he should use perfume if he has any."
It is important to come early to the Friday prayer. All of the hadith collectors, except Ibn-Majah, reported in an authentic hadith that the prophet Muhammad (Peace Be Upon Him) said, "If one washes himself and then went to Friday Prayer, it is considered as if he donated a camel for the sake of Allah. However, If he went in the second hour then it is considered as if he donated a cow and if the third hour then as if he donated a big sheep and if the fourth hour then as if he donated a chicken and if the fifth hour then as if he donated an egg. Then when the Imam starts delivering the speech the angels come and listen to it." Also in anther authentic hadith reported by Imam Abu-Dawod that the Prophet Muhammad (Peace Be Upon Him) said, "On Friday the angels come to stand on the doors of the mosque (masjid), the angels record who comes first, if the Imam starts delivering the speech, the angles close their files and come to listen to the speech."
It is forbidden to work on Fridays when the call for the prayer is announced because Allah says in surat Al-Jumu’ah, (verse 9), what can be translated as, "When the call is proclaimed to prayer on Friday hasten earnestly to the remembrance of Allah, and leave off business."
Also, it is forbidden to talk during the Khutbah. Several sayings of prophet Muhammad (P.B.U.H) covers this subject. In an authentic hadith reported by (the group of Ahadith collectors), except Ibn-Majah that prophet Muhammad (P.B.U.H) said, "If you told your friend to pay attention on Friday while the Imam is delivering the speech then you committed a sin of vain talk." Another authentic hadith which was reported by Imam Ibn-Majah and Attermizi that prophet Muhammad (Peace Be Upon Him) said, "Even who touches the gravel on the floor then he committed vain talk, and he who does commit that there will be no (Jumuah) Friday for him."
It is also disliked to walk between sitting people during Friday gathering unless there is an empty spot to fill. In an authentic hadith reported by Imam Abu-Dawod, An-Nesaii, and Ahmad that, A man came and started walking between people during a Friday gathering while Prophet Muhammad (Peace Be Upon Him) was delivering his speech, so the Prophet told him, "Sit because you caused harm to other people and came in late."
It was not legislated to consider Friday as a day off and not work during it. Because Allah (S.W.T.) said in surat Al-Jumu’ah, (verse 10), what can be translated as, "And when the prayer is finished, then you may disperse through the land and seek of the bounty of Allah." It was not a habit of any of the companions to consider Friday as a day to take off work. On the contrary Imam Al-Malek said, "It is disliked to take Friday off since we will be resembling the Jews and Christians for taking, respectively, Saturday or Sunday off."

Finally , there are two important matters for us in this country to be cautioned of. First of all, we must not neglect Friday Prayers because of work, study, or other matters. Every Muslims should make attending Friday Prayer as his top priority. It is important to do so since ignoring it three times with no valid reason will cause the heart to be sealed from the right path. The second matter to watch for is the loosing of one’s interest in the importance of Friday. This is especially important for the growing generation who are used to the concept of weekend being Saturday and Sunday and know almost nothing about the importance of Friday in the eyes of Muslims. So it is our duty to remind them and ourselves about this great day which is the best day of the week and try to spend it according to Islamic teaching.

What is the merit of Friday over other days ? and Why?


Praise be to Allaah.

Friday has many distinguishing features and virtues that Allaah has bestowed upon this day and not others.

It was narrated that Abu Hurayrah and Hudhayfah (may Allaah be pleased with them) said: The Messenger of Allaah (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) said: “Allaah led those who came before us away from Friday. The Jews had Saturday, and the Christians had Sunday. Then Allaah brought us and Allaah guided us to Friday. So there is Friday, Saturday and Sunday, and thus they will follow us on the Day of Resurrection. We are the last of the people of this world but we will be the first on the Day of Resurrection, and we will be dealt with before all others.” Narrated by Muslim, 856.

Al-Nawawi said:

Al-Qaadi said: The apparent meaning is that it was obligatory for them to venerate Friday but this was not stated clearly; the matter was left to their own reasoning… But they did not manage to work it out and Allaah did not guide them to it. It was enjoined clearly upon this ummah, and was not left to their own reasoning, thus they were blessed with it … It was narrated that Moosa enjoined Friday upon them and told them of its virtues, but they disputed with him and argued that Saturday was better, and it was said to him, ‘Let them be.’ Al-Qaadi said: if there had been a clear command, their arguing with him would not have been valid, rather it would have been said to him that they were going against the command. I say: it may be that that was clearly enjoined upon them but they disputed as to whether it was something they had to adhere to or they could change it to another day; they decided to change it to another day and they erred greatly thereby.

It comes as no surprise that Friday was specifically enjoined upon them and they went against that.

Al-Haafiz said: How can it be otherwise when they are the ones who said “We hear and we disobey”?

It was narrated from Aws ibn Aws that the Prophet (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) said: “The best of your days is Friday. On that day Adam (peace be upon him) was created; on that day he died; on that day the Trumpet will be blown and on that day all of creation will swoon. So send a great deal of blessings upon me, for your blessings will be shown to me.” They said, “O Messenger of Allaah, how will our blessings upon you be shown to you when you have turned to dust?” He said, “Allaah has forbidden the earth to consume the bodies of the Prophets, peace be upon them.”

Narrated by Abu Dawood, 1047; classed as saheeh by Ibn al-Qayyim in his comments on Sunan Abi Dawood, 4/273; classed as saheeh by al-Albaani in Saheeh Abi Dawood, 925.

It was narrated that Abu Hurayrah (may Allaah be pleased with him) said: The Messenger of Allaah (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) said: “The best day on which the sun rises is Friday. On it Adam was created, on it he was admitted to Paradise and on it he was expelled therefrom.”

Narrated by Muslim, 1410.

This hadeeth includes some of the reasons why Friday is regarded as special.

Al-Nawawi said:

Al-Qaadi ‘Iyaad said: The apparent meaning is that these virtues do not mean that Friday is regarded as special because Adam was expelled on a Friday and the Hour will begin on a Friday. Rather it is meant to explain what momentous events took place and will take place on this day, so that people will make the most of this day to do righteous deeds, so as to attain the mercy of Allaah and ward off His punishment. This is the view of al-Qaadi. Abu Bakr ibn al-‘Arabi said in his book al-Ahwadhi fi Sharh al-Tirmidhi: All of these events are good and add to the virtue of Friday. The expulsion of Adam from Paradise is the reason why his offspring and the Messengers, the Prophets, the righteous and the awliya’ exist. He was not expelled from it as such, but rather it was for a purpose, then he will return to it. With regard to the Hour beginning on a Friday, the reason is so that the reward may be hastened for the Prophets, believers in truth, awliya’ and others, and their honour and high status may be made manifest. This hadeeth points to the virtues of Friday and its high status in relation to the other days.

It was narrated that Abu Lubaabah ibn ‘Abd al-Mundhir said: The Prophet (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) said: “Friday is the master of days, and the greatest of them before Allaah. It is greater before Allaah than the day of al-Adha and the day of al-Fitr. It has five characteristics: on this day Allaah created Adam, on it He sent Adam down to the earth, on it Allaah caused Adam to die, on it there is a time when a person does not ask Allaah for anything but He gives it to him, so long as he does not ask for anything haraam, and on it the Hour will begin. There is no angel who is close to Allaah, no heaven, no earth, no wind, no mountain and no sea that does not fear Friday.” Narrated by Ibn Maajah, 1084; classed as hasan by Shaykh al-Albaani in Saheeh al-Jaami’, no. 2279

Al-Sanadi said: “They fear Friday” means they fear the onset of the Hour. This indicates that all created beings are aware of the days and they know that the Day of Resurrection will come on a Friday.

The virtues of this day include the following:

1 – On it is Salaat al-Jumu’ah (Friday prayer), which is the best of prayer.

Allaah says (interpretation of the meaning):


“O you who believe (Muslims)! When the call is proclaimed for the Salaah (prayer) on Friday (Jumu‘ah prayer), come to the remembrance of Allaah [Jumu‘ah religious talk (Khutbah) and Salaah (prayer)] and leave off business (and every other thing). That is better for you if you did but know!” [al-Jumu’ah 62:9]

Muslim (233) narrated from Abu Hurayrah (may Allaah be pleased with him) that the Messenger of Allaah (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) said: “The five daily prayers and from one Jumu’ah to the next is an expiation for whatever sins come in between them, so long as one does not commit a major sin.”

2 – Praying Fajr in congregation on Fridays is the best prayer that the Muslim can pray during the week.

It was narrated that Ibn ‘Umar said: The Messenger (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) said: “The best prayer before Allaah is Fajr prayer on Friday in congregation.”

Narrated by al-Bayhaqi in Shu’ab al-Eemaan; classed as saheeh by al-Albaani in Saheeh al-Jaami’, 1119

One of the special features of Fajr prayer on Friday is that it is Sunnah to recite Soorat al-Sajdah in the first rak’ah and Soorat al-Insaan in the second.

It was narrated from Abu Hurayrah (may Allaah be pleased with him) that the Prophet (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) used to recite in Fajr prayer in Fridays Alif-Laam-Meem Tanzeel (Soorat al-Sajdah) in the first rak’ah and Hal ata ‘ala’l-insaan heenun min al-dahr lam yakun shay’an madhkooran (Soorat al-Insaan) in the second.

Narrated by al-Bukhaari, 851; Muslim, 880.

Al-Haafiz Ibn Hajar said:

It was said that the reason why these two soorahs are recited is because they mention the creation of Adam and what will happen on the Day of Resurrection, because that will come to pass on a Friday.

3 – Whoever dies during the day or night of Friday, Allaah will protect him from the trial of the grave.

It was narrated that ‘Abd-Allaah ibn ‘Amr said: The Messenger of Allaah (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) said: “There is no Muslim who dies during the day of Friday or the night of Friday but Allaah will protect him from the trial of the grave.”

Narrated by al-Tirmidhi, 1074; classed as saheeh by al-Albaani in Ahkaam al-Janaa’iz, p. 49, 50

These are some of the virtues of Friday. We ask Allaah to help us to please Him. And Allaah knows best.

By IslamQ&A

✦ REVIVE A SUNNAH ⇨ "ON JUMUAH (FRIDAY)" ✦


It was narrated that Abu Lubaabah ibn ‘Abd al-Mundhir said: The Prophet (pbuh) said: “Friday is the master of days, and the greatest of them before Allaah...." [Narrated by Ibn Maajah, 1084; classed as hasan by Shaykh al-Albaani in Saheeh al-Jaami’, no. 2279]

Following are the sunnahs which we can do and get reward on Jumuah (Friday):

❂ Praying Fajr in congregation ❂

It was narrated that Ibn ‘Umar said: The Messenger (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) said: “The best prayer before Allaah is Fajr prayer on Friday in congregation.” [Narrated by al-Bayhaqi in Shu’ab al-Eemaan; classed as saheeh by al-Albaani in Saheeh al-Jaami’, 1119]


❂ Salaat al-Jumu’ah (Friday prayer) ❂

1 ➲ Bathing on the day of Jumuah

It is narrated on the authority of Ibn 'Umar (may Allah be pleased with him and his father) that he said the Messenger of Allah sallallahu 'alayhi wa salam said: "If one of you comes to Jumuah, let him have a bath." [Bukhari & Muslim: #1951 & #977]

2 ➲ Going early to Jumuah prayer

It is narrated on the authority of Abu Hurayra (may Allah be pleased with him) that he said the Messenger of Allah sallallahu 'alayhi wa salam said: "When Friday comes, at each door of the mosque there are angels who write down the first ones to come to the mosque. The one who comes early is like who sacrificed a camel, then those who come after him are like one who sacrificed a cow, then one who sacrificed a horned ram, then one who sacrificed a chicken, then like one who offered an egg. Then when the imaam sits down they close their books and come to listen to the sermon." [Bukhari & Muslim: #929 & #1964]

3 ➲ Walks to Jumu’ah prayer, for every step he will have the reward of fasting and praying qiyaam for one year.

It was narrated from Aws ibn Aws al-Thaqafi that the Messenger of Allaah (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) said: “Whoever does ghusl on Friday and causes (his wife) to do ghusl, and sets out early, and comes close to the imam and listens and keeps quiet, for every step he takes he will have the reward of fasting and praying qiyaam for one year.” Narrated by al-Tirmidhi, 496; classed as saheeh by al-Albaani in Saheeh al-Tirmidhi, 410]

4 ➲ Listening attentively to the Jumu’ah Khutbah (Sermon)

It was narrated from Abu Hurayrah that the Messenger of Allaah (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) said: “If you say to your companion, ‘Listen attentively’ on a Friday, when the imam is delivering the khutbah, then you have engaged in idle speech.” [Narrated by al-Bukhaari (934) and Muslim (851)] ~ Read here for further information regarding 'The virtue of listening attentively to the Jumu’ah khutbah': http://www.islamqa.com/en/ref/89575


❂ Seeking the hour of having one's prayer answered on Jumuah day ❂

It is narrated on the authority of Abu Hurayra (may Allah be pleased with him) that the day of Jumuah was mentioned and the Messenger of Allah sallallahu 'alayhi wa salam said: "On this day there is a time when no Muslim stands and prays, asking Allaah for something, but Allaah will grant him it" – and he gestured with his hands to indicate how short that time is. [Bukhari & Muslim: #935 & #1969]

When is the “hour of response” on Friday?
Is the last hour of ‘Asr on Friday the “hour of response”? Does the Muslim have to be in the mosque at this time, and do women have to be at home?


Praise be to Allaah.
There are two opinions concerning the hour of response on Friday which are likely to be correct:

The first is that it lasts from after ‘Asr until the sun sets, for those who sit and wait for Maghrib, whether that is in the mosque or at home, making du’aa’ to their Lord, whether they are men or women; whoever does that is more deserving of seeing a response to his or her du’aa’. But men should not pray Maghrib or any other prayer at home unless they have a legitimate shar’i excuse, as is well known from the evidence of sharee’ah.

The second is that it lasts from the time when the imaam sits on the minbar to deliver the khutbah on Friday until he finishes the prayer. Du’aa’ at either of these times is deserving of being answered.

These two times are more likely to be the times of response on Friday, because of the saheeh ahaadeeth which indicate that. The hour of response may also be sought at other times of the day. And the bounty of Allaah is great.

Among the moments when response may come to a du’aa’ in all prayers, obligatory and naafil alike, is the moment of sujood (prostration), because the Prophet (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) said: “The closest that a person may be to his Lord is when he is prostrating, so say a great deal of du’aa’ in sujood.” (Narrated by Muslim in his Saheeh from the hadeeth of Abu Hurayrah (may Allaah be pleased with him), in al-Salaah, 482). And Muslim (may Allaah have mercy on him) narrated in his Saheeh from Ibn ‘Abbaas (may Allaah be pleased with them both) that the Prophet (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) said: “As for rukoo’ (bowing), proclaim the greatness of your Lord in rukoo’ and strive in du’aa’, for you will be more deserving of being responded to.” (Muslim, al-Salaah, 479).


Shaykh Ibn Baaz, Majallat al-Buhooth

✦ REVIVE A SUNNAH ⇨ "PRAYING TOWARDS A SUTRAH" ✦


The Prophet (pbuh) said: “When one of you prays, pray towards a Sutrah. Stand close to it & do not let anyone pass between you & it.” [Aboo Daawood, The Book Of Prayer, Hadeeth 698; Ibn Maajah, The Book of Establishing The Prayer & Its Sunan, Hadeeth 954]

This text is general regarding taking a Sutrah – irrespective of whether it is in the Masjid or home, for men or women. Some people do not adopt this Sunnah, so we find them praying without a Sutrah. This Sunnah is repeated by a Muslim many times during the day dan night – for the Sunnah Ar-Rawaatib, Ad-Duhaa, Tahiyaat Al-Masjid and Al-Witr prayers. For a woman it is repeated when she prays her obligatory prayers at home. As for the congregational prayers, the Imaam is the Sutrah for those behind him.


* Issues Regarding The Sutrah *

1 ➲ The Sutrah can be whatever the person praying sets in from of him when he is facing the Qiblah – such as a wall, stick or pillar. There is no limit to its width. It should be at least the height of the back of a saddle (about a hand span. [Aboo Daawood, The Book Of Prayer, Hadeeth 685 Ibn Maajah, The Book of Establishing Te Prayer and Its Sunan, Hadeeth 945]

2 ➲ The space from the feet to the Sutrah should be about three arm-spans so that there is sufficient room for sajdah. [Al-Bukharee, The Book Of Prayer, Hadeeth 506]

3 ➲ The Sutrah has been legislated for the Imaam as well as for the person praying alone, for the obligatory and options prayers alike. [Aboo Daawood, The Book Of Prayer, Hadeeth 698]

4 ➲ The Sutrah of the Imaam is the Sutrah of the people praying behind him. It is permissible to walk between the lines of the people praying (i.e. in front of them) if there is a need. [At-Tirmidhee, The Book Of Prayer, Hadeeth 335]


* Benefits of observing this Sunnah *

1 ➲ It protects the prayer from being broken.

2 ➲ When someone passes in front of praying, it cuts or reduces the value of the prayer. Things that break the Salaah, when they pass between the one praying and his Sutrah, are a female pass the age of puberty, and a black dog. [Ibn Maajah, The Book Of Establishing The Prayer and Its Sunan, Hadeeth 949]

3 ➲ The person praying provided a space for the people to pass by, thereby not giving them a need to pass directly in front of him.

4 ➲ It protects the eyes from wandering and looking around, because the person using the Sutrah would always focus his sight to the area before his Sutrah. In this way, it is easier to contemplate on the meanings of the prayer.

✦ REVIVE A SUNNAH ⇨ "BEFORE, DURING & AFTER EATING" ✦


How many times you eat per day? 2 - 3 meals per day & night? Is there any snack time in between? Guess what !!! By applying these wonderful sunnah on eating... again... many rewards you will get. MashaAllaah !!!


1 ➲ Mentioning Allah’s name.

(Pronounce the Tasmiyah: "[بِسْمِ اللهِ] ~ "in the name of Allah")

2 ➲ Eat with (using) the right hand.

3 ➲ Eating from what is (placed) in front of the eater.

These Sunnahs are gathered in this hadith:
"O boy, mention Allah’s name, use your right hand and eat from what is (placed) in front of you." [Muslim, The Book of Drinks, Hadith 2022]

4 ➲ Rubbing the bite, if it falls, and eating i

The hadith:
"... if a bite falls from anyone of you, he should rub the dirt off it, then eat it…." [Muslim, The Book of Drinks, Hadith 2034]

5 ➲ Using three fingers in eating

The Prophet (PBUH) used to eat using three fingers. [Muslim, The Book of Drinks, Hadith 2032]

This is what he (PBUH) often did and this is better, except when necessary.

6 ➲ The way one sits while eating

Kneeling on his knees and the upper face of his feet, or extending the right leg and sitting on the left one, this is the preferable as stated by Al-Hafedh in “Al-Fat’h”.


Sunnahs after eating:

1 ➲ Licking the dish and the fingers

The Prophet (PBUH) ordered (us) to lick the fingers and the dish and said:
"you do not know in which of them the blessing lies." [Muslim, The Book of Drinks, Hadith 2033]

2 ➲ Praising Allah after eating

(Allah is satisfied with the slave, who eats a meal, then praises Him for it). [Muslim, The Book of Drinks, Hadith 2734]

One of the Prophet’s (PBUH) supplications after eating:

الْحَمْدُ لِلَّهِ الَّذِي أَطْعَمَنِي هَذَا الطَّعَامَ وَرَزَقَنِيهِ مِنْ غَيْرِ حَوْلٍ مِنِّي وَلَا قُوَّةٍ

(All praise is to Allah, Who Has fed me and provided me with this without any strength or power on my part).

The fruit of this supplication: (all his precedent sins are forgiven)

[At-Tirmidhee, The Book of Supplication, Hadith 3458; Ibn Majah, The Book of Food, Hadith 3285; Shaykh Al-Albanee graded the naration as good]

* The total of Sunnahs, which the Muslim should keep when eating is not less than [15] Sunnahs, supposing that he eats three meals per day and night, and this is what most people have. One may increase these Sunnahs, if there are snacks between these three meals.

Saturday, June 18, 2011

✦ REVIVE A SUNNAH ⇨ "WEARING SHOES" ✦


At day & night, the Muslim wears & takes off his shoes many times, to go out & come back from the Masjid, work, home, bathroom …etc. Therefore, with the intention of following the example of the Prophet (pbuh), you will gain a lot of good deeds.

The Prophet – Peace be upon him – said:

"When you put your shoes on, begin with the right and when you remove them, begin with the left. Or you should either wear them both at the same time, or wear them both, or leave them both off"

[Muslim, The Book of Clothing and Beautification, Hadith 2096]

MashaAllaah !!! It's so wonderful... Let's keep doing this with the intention of following the Sunnah :) Make it as habit !!!

✦ REVIVE A SUNNAH ⇨ "DRINKING" ✦


How many times you drink per day? Do you realize even this small thing will make us getting rewards? Only by applying the sunnah on it! ~ The sum of the sunnahs would exceed twenty, & we should notice drinks include all sorts of soft or hot drinks.

1 ➲ Pronounce the Tasmiyah

"[بِسْمِ اللهِ] [In the Name of Allah]

2 ➲ Handling the drink with the right hand

As the Prophet (PBUH) said to the kid: " O young man, mention the name of Allah, eat with your right" [Muslim, The Book of Drinks, Hadith 2022]

3 ➲ When drinking breath outside of vessel; and do not drink at all once, but rather take three breaths

As the Prophet (PBUH) used to do [Aboo Daawood, The Book of Drinks, Hadith 3727]

4 ➲ Sit while Drinking

The Prophet (PBUH) said: " Let not one of you drink standing" [Muslim, The Book of Drinks, Hadith 2026]

5 ➲ Say Tahmeed (Al-hamdu lillâh) after drinking

The Prophet (PBUH) said: " Verily Allah is pleased with the slave who eat his food and praises Him for it and he who drinks and praises Him for it" [Muslim, The Book of Drinks, Hadith 2734]

✦ REVIVE A SUNNAH ⇨ "WHEN MEETING PEOPLE" ✦


There are some sunnah on meeting people, such as 'Give Salutation', 'Lengthen Greeting', 'Smiling', 'Shaking Hands', & 'Saying Kalimah Tayyibah'. How many times we meet people in a day? Imagine the rewards we will get by applying these! MashaAllaah !!!


Sunnahs when Meeting People:

1 ➲ Give Tasleem (Salutation)

The Prophet (PBUH) was asked "which type of Islam is the best?" ; and he (PBUH) answered: " to feed people and salute the people you know or don't know"

[Al-Bukharee, The Book of Eeman, Hadith 12; Muslim, The Book of Eeman, Hadith 39]

2 ➲ Lengthen the greeting

A man approached the Prophet (PBUH) and saluted him saying "As-salaamu Alaykum (peace upon you)", the Prophet (PBUH) returned the salutation and after the man sat down, the Prophet said: "that was ten"; then another man came and said "As-salaamu Alaykum wa rahmatullah (peace and mercy of Allah upon you)" the Prophet (PBUH) said: "that was twenty"; then a third man came and said " As-salaamu Alaykum wa rahmatullaahi wa barakaatuh (peace and mercy and blessings of Allah upon you) the Prophet (PBUH) said: "that was thirty"

[Aboo Daawood, The Book of Good Manners; Muslim, The Book of Eeman, Hadith 5195, 2689; At-Tirmidhee, The Book of Asking Permission and Good Manners]

Look how much reward the first two wasted because they didn't say the whole Islamic salutation to get the complete reward of thirty good deeds. And as a good deed it is at least considered ten; the sum would have been three hundred good deeds and might be more. As salutation take place many times a day; you should train yourself to utter the full Islamic salutation to get that great reward.

Do not forget that it is also from the Sunnah that whoever decides to leave a person that he should say the complete salaam:

“When one of you comes to a gathering, then say ‘Salaam’, and if someone decides to leave, then say ‘Salaam’, and the first does not have more right than the last.”

[Aboo Daawood, The Book of Good Manners; Muslim, The Book of Eeman, Hadith 5208, 2706; At-Tirmidhee, The Book of Asking Permission and Good Manners]

3 ➲ Smiling

The Prophet (PBUH) said: " do not consider any of the good things as insignificant; even if it is that you meet your brother with a cheerful face" [Muslim, The Book Piety, Joining of The Ties of Relationship and Good Manners, Muslim, The Book of Eeman, Hadith 2626]

4 ➲ Shaking hands

Our Prophet (PBUH) said: " there are not two Muslims who meet with each other and shake hands of each other, except that they are forgiven them before their depart (from each other) "

[Aboo Daawood, The Book of Good Manners; Muslim, The Book of Eeman, Hadith 5212, 2727; At-Tirmidhee, The Book of Asking Permission and Good Manners]

An Nawawi said: you should know that it is preferred to shake hands in every time they meet. So dears, try to shake hands with whoever you salute with a smiley face; thus you will be applying three sunnahs at once.

5 ➲ Say kalimah Tayyibah

Allah says: " Say to My Slaves to say that which is better. Verily, Shaytaan incites to evil between them. Verily, Shaytaan is for mankind a clear enemy."(Al Israa 17: 53)

The Prophet (PBUH) said: " A Kalimah Tayyibah is charity"

[Al-Bukharee, The Book of Jihaad, Hadith 2989; Muslim, The Book of Az-Zakaah, Hadith 1009]

• A Kalimah Tayyibah (Kind words) include: Ath-thikr (remembrance of Allah), du'aa, salutation, rightful complementation, good manners, virtues and good deeds.

• Kind words are magical as they win others' hearts.

• Kind words are proofs how enlightened the heart of the believer is. So you should embrace your whole life with kind words; your spouse, children, neighbors, friends, servants and everyone you deal with needs kind words.

✦ REVIVE A SUNNAH ⇨ "ENTERING & LEAVING THE HOUSE" ✦


A Muslim goes out and returns home many times a day; for prayers, work or for whatever and every time he/she applies these sunnahs, he/she gets great reward from Allah as he/she submits to His Prophet's (PBUH) teachings.


An Nawawi said: "it is preferred to say (in the name of Allah) and repeat (remembrance) of Allah frequently.

1 ➲ Mentioning regards to Allah

The Prophet (peace be upon him) said: "when a man mention Allah while entering his house and when he eats, the devil says to his mates (there is no food or shelter for this night for you) " [Muslim, The Book of Drinks, Hadith 2018]

2 ➲ Entrance Du'aa

The Prophet (peace be upon him) said: " say

"بِسْمِ اللهِ وَلَجْنَا، وَ بِسْمِ اللهِ خَرَجْنَا، وَعَلَى رَبِّنَا تَوَكَّلْنَا".

Bismillaahi walajnaa, wa bismillaahi kharajnaa, wa 'alaaRabblnaa tawakkalnaa (O Allah I ask you the best out of entrance and the best out of exit, I enter in the name of Allah and exit in the name of Allah, I put my trust in Allah) then salute his family. (say As-Salaamu 'Alaykum)"
[Aboo Dawood, The Book of Good Manners, Hadith 5096]

This is the way a man depends on Allah while entering or exiting, which keeps him/her always connected to Allah.

3 ➲ Using Sewak

Imam Muslim narrated that the Prophet (peace be upon him) used Sewak while taking his first steps into home. [Muslim, The Book of Purification, Hadith 253]

4 ➲ Salutation

Allah says: "So when you enter houses, salute one another (Literally: salute yourselves) with a greeting from the Providence of Allah, blessed and good". (An Noor :61)

Supposing that a Muslim who goes for prayers in the Mosque practice these Sunnahs; that would make 20 Sunnahs aday.

5 ➲ Going out

A Muslim should say this du'aa :

"بِسْمِ اللهِ، تَوَكَّلْتُ عَلَى اللهِ، وَلَا حَوْلَ وَلَا قُوَّةَ إِلَّا بِاللهِ".

Bismillaahi, tawakkaltu 'alallaahi, wa laa hawla wa laa quwwata ‘ illaa billaah. (in the name of Allah, I put my trust in Allah, Whatever Allah wishes will be; there is no strength except from Allah) so he gets protected, secured, guarded and the devil steps away from him)
[Aboo Dawood, The Book of Good Manners, Hadith 5095; At-Tirmidhee, The Book of Supplication, Hadith 3426]

The outcome of the application of these sunnahs:
1- A Muslim gets protected from whatever evil he gets in touch with.
2- A Muslim gets secured from whatever evil that might hurt him.
3- A Muslim gets guided and guarded in everything either divine or secular.

✦ REVIVE A SUNNAH ⇨ "GOING TO THE MASJID" ✦


There are some Sunnah for Going to The Masjid. The sum of all these sunnahs for a Muslim who practice the five prayers at the Masjid is fifty sunnahs (daily). Imagine the Rewards !!!


1 ➲ Going early for the Prayers

The Prophet (PBUH) said: " if people know how much they could benefit from "al athan" (prayer call) and being among those standing in the first row in their prayers, they would even poll or gamble for it if there is no other way. And if they know how much bounty they get in arriving early to the mosque, they would compete for it. And if they know much beneficence in Al fajr(dawn) and AL 'eshaa(night) prayers they would even go creeping"

[Al Bukharee, The Book of Al-Adhaan, Hadith 615; Muslim, The Book of Prayer, Hadith 437]

2 ➲ The Du'aa (supplication) upon Going to the Masjid

" O Allah, lighten my heart, lighten my speech, lighten my audition, lighten my insight and bless me with light from behind, front, above, under and cover me all with light"

[Muslim, The Book of The Prayer The Traveller and Its Shortening, Hadith 763]

3 ➲ Walking with Solemnity

The Prophet (PBUH) said: " when you hear the call for the prayers; walk to your prayers quietly with solemnity …"

[Al Bukharee, The Book of Al-Adhaan, Hadith 636; Muslim, The Book of Masaajid & The Place for Prayer, Hadith 602]

4 ➲ Going to the Masjid on Foot

Scholars assured that it is a sunnah to shorten your steps swiftly to get more merits out of the number of steps, as the Prophet (PBUH) said: "Do you know what can erase your sins and heighten your faith? They replied: no; he then mentioned some points in addition to " walking to the mosque" …"

[Muslim, The Book of Purification, Hadith 251]

5 ➲ The Du'aa upon Entering the Masjid

Whenever you enter the Masjid address salutation for the Prophet (PBUH) and say : " O Allah, open your gates of mercy for me"

[An-Nasaaeee, The Book of Masaajid, Hadith 728; Ibn Majah, The Book Masaajid & Congregational Prayer, Hadith 771]

6 ➲ Entering the Masjid with the Right Leg

Anas Ibn Malek (may Allah be pleased with him) said : " it is sunnah to enter the Masjid with your right leg and exit with your left leg"

[Mustadarak Al-Haakim, The Book of Al Imaam, The Prayer & Congregation, Hadith 822; He said it's authentic on the conditions set by Imaam Muslim; Ad-Dhahabee agreed with the grading]

7 ➲ The Masjid Salutation Prayer (Tahiyaat Al-Masjid)

"When you enter the Masjid do not sit until you address a two rak'a prayer"

Imam Ash Shafe'ie said: salutation prayer is right even in the non-preferred prayer times.

Al Hafez said: all the scholars agreed that salutation prayer is a true sunnah.

[Al Bukharee, The Book of The Night Prayer, Hadith 1163; Muslim, The Book of The Prayer The Traveller and Its Shortening, Hadith 714]

8 ➲ Proceed the First Row

"if people know how much they could benefit from "al athan" (prayer call) and being among those standing in the first row in their prayers, they would even poll or gamble for it if there is no other way…"

[Al Bukharee, The Book of Al-Adhaan, Hadith 615; Muslim, The Book of Prayer, Hadith 437]

9 ➲ The Du'aa of Exiting the Masjid

"When departing say: O Allah, I ask your donation"

[Muslim, The Book of The Prayer The Traveller and Its Shortening, Hadith 713; Aboo Dawood, The Book of Prayer, Hadith 465]

10 ➲ Exiting with the Left Leg

[Mustadarak Al-Haakim, The Book of Al Imaam, The Prayer & Congregation, Hadith 822; He said it's authentic on the conditions set by Imaam Muslim; Ad-Dhahabee agreed with the grading]

✦ REVIVE A SUNNAH ⇨ "ENTERING & LEAVING THE BATHROOM/TOILET" ✦


People go to the bathroom several times per day, day and night. So imagine the rewards you gain out of applying these following three steps (Sunnah) when using the bathroom!!!

1 ➲ Entering with the left leg and exiting with the right one.

2 ➲ Entrance Du'aa:

"[بِسْمِ اللهِ] اللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي أَعُوذُ بِكَ مِنَ الْخُبُْثِ وَالْخَبَائِثِ".

[Bismillaahi] Allaahumma 'innee 'a'oothu bika minal-khubthi walkhabaa'ith.

(Before entering) [In the Name of Allah] . (Then) O Allah , I seek refugee in You from Al-Khubth (the male) and Al-Khabaa’ith (female) unclean spirits.

[Al Bukharee, The Book of Ablution, Hadith 142; Muslim, The Book of Menstruation, Hadith 375]

3 ➲ Exit Du'aa:

"غُفْرَانَكَ".
(Ghufraanaka ~ I ask You (Allah) for forgiveness.)

[Aboo Dawood, The Book of Purification, Hadith 30; At-Tirmidhee, The Book of Purification, Hadith; Ibn Maajah, The Book of Purification and Its Sunan, Hadith 300]

✦ REVIVE A SUNNAH ⇨ "WEARING CLOTHES" ✦

Wearing and taking off clothes happen several times at day and night for the purpose of bathing, sleeping …etc. And there are several Sunnah upon wearing it.


If you want to wear or take off your clothes:
1 ➲ Say (Bismi Allāh i.e. In the name of Allah), when you wear or take off your clothes. An Nawawi said: It is (i.e. saying Bismi Allah) recommended in all actions.

2 ➲ The Prophet – Peace be upon him – used to say when he wearing his clothes, shirt, dress or turban:

" الْحَمْدُ للهِ الَّذِي كَسَانِي هَذَا (الثَّوبَ) وَرَزَقَنِيهِ مِنْ غَيْرِ حَوْلٍ مِنِّي وَلَا قُوَّةٍ".

Alhamdu lillaahil-lathee kasaanee haathaa (aththawba) wa razaqaneehi min ghayri hawlim-minnee wa laa quwwatin. (Praise is to Allah Who has clothed me with this (garment) and provided it for me, though I was powerless myself and incapable) [Aboo Dawood, The Book of Clothing, Hadith 4023]

3 ➲ Start by the right side upon wearing clothes. The Prophet – Peace be upon him – said: (If you wear clothes start with the right side) [Aboo Dawood, The Book of Clothing, Hadith 4141; At-Tirmidhee, The Book of Clothing, Hadith 1765; The wording is according to Aboo Dawood]

4 ➲ Upon taking off the clothes, start with the left side then the right.

✦ REVIVE A SUNNAH ⇨ "COMPLETING THE QUR'AN EVERY MONTH" ✦


The Prophet (pbuh) said: “Complete the reading of the Qur’an every month"
[Aboo Daawood, The Book Of Prayer, Hadeeth 1389]


The easist Method to complete reading Qur'an every month:
➲ Go approx. 10 minutes early to the Masjid for the obligatory prayer
➲ Read 2 pages/4 sides (before the prayer).

During the day, it would amount to 10 pages/20 sides (a complete Juz’).
➲ You can complete the Qur’an every month easily.

Qur’an leads people out of darkness into light. Darkness is all around us.
What are you waiting for? open It & “Iqra”, Read! ➬ Please read Quraan with understanding !!!

✦ REVIVE A SUNNAH ⇨ "THINGS TO DO AFTER WAKING UP FROM SLEEP" ✦


1 ➲ Wiping the face with the hand from the effect of sleeping

An Nawawi and Ibn Hajar recommended this act referring to a Hadith narrated by Imam Muslim " .. then the Prophet (PBUH) woke up and sat wiping his face with his hands" [Al Bukharee, The Book of Ablution, Hadith No. 183]

2 ➲ Saying this Du'aa:

الحَمْدُ لله الَّذِي أَحْيَانَا بَعْدَ مَا أَمَاتَنَا وَإِلَيْهِ النُّشُورُ

Alhamdulillahi lazee ahyaanaa b'ada amaatanaa wa ilaihil nushoor ~ "Thanks to Allah Who gave us life after death , and all resurrection will be to Him." [Al Bukharee, The Book of Invocation, Hadith No. 6312]

3 ➲ Using "Siwaak" (a stick taken of the Araak tree (Salvadona Pensica) for the sake of cleaning teeth)

"Whenever the Prophet (PBUH) woke up, even at night; he used the siwaak to brush his teeth" [ Al Bukharee, The Book of Ablution, Hadith No. 245; Muslim, The Book of Purification, Hadith No. 255]

The wisdom behind that is that the sewak flourishes and activates the body and eliminates bad odors.

4 ➲ Snuff Water

When one of you wakes up from sleep, then snuff water three times. For indeed, shaytaan spend the night in the upper part of nose. [ Al Bukharee, The Book of The Beginning of The Creation, Hadith 3295; Muslim, The Book of Purification, Hadith No. 245; The wording is according to Muslim]

5 ➲ Wash both hands three times

When one of you wakes up from sleep, he must not deep his hand into a utensil until he washes it three times. [Muslim, The Book of Purification, Hadith No. 278]

REVIVE A SUNNAH ⇨ "ACTIONS UPON HEARING ATHAAN - CALL FOR A PRAYER" ✦


There are five Sunnah actions (i.e. Prophetic actions) recommended by the Prophet – Peace be upon him - Upon hearing the call for the prayer, as mentioned in Zad Al Ma'ad Book, by Ibn Al Qayyem:

1 ➲ The hearer should repeat after the Mo'athen (The one who calls for prayer) all words except when the Mo'athen says:

"حَيَّ عَلَى الصَّلاَةِ وَحَيَّ عَلَى الْفَلَاحِ" ~ Hayya 'alas-Salaah (come to prayer) and Hayya 'alal-Falaah (come to prosperity).

Here you should say:

"لَا حَوْلَ وَلَا قُوَّةَ إِلَّا بِاللهِ" (Laa hawla wa laa quwwata 'illaa billaah ~ There is no might, or power, except with Allah)

[Al-Bukharee, The Book of Prayer, Hadith 613; Muslim, The Book of Prayer, Hadith 385. The wording is according to Muslim]

The benefit of this Sunnah: You will be rewarded with Paradise as stipulated in Sahih Muslim.

2 ➲ The hearer should say:

"وَأَنَا أَشَْهَدُ أَنْ لَا إِلَهَ إِلَّا اللهُ وَحْدَهُ لَا شَرِيكَ لَهُ وَأَنَّ مُحَمَّداً عَبْدُهُ وَرَسُولُهُ، رَضِيتُ بِاللهِ رَبَّاً وَبِمُحَمَّدٍ رِسُولاً وَبِالإِْسلاَمِ 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.

(And I also bear witness that there is no deity 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.)

[To be recited in Arabic after the Mu'aththin’s Tashahhud or the words of affirmation of Faith]) [Muslim, The Book of Prayer, Hadith 386]

The benefit of this Sunnah: Allah will forgive your sins, as stipulated in the same prophetic tradition.

3 ➲ After the Mo'athen finishes the Athan (The call for prayer), you should ask Allah's blessings upon the Prophet (Peace be upon him), and the best supplication which can be said in this regard is the "As-Salawat Al Ibrahimiah" – as mentioned below.

The Prophet – Peace be upon him – said:

"When you hear the Mo'athen calling for the prayer, repeat his words then ask Allah's blessings upon me, because the one who asks Allah's blessings upon me once will be rewarded ten blessings by Allah." [Muslim, The Book of Prayer, Hadith 384]

The benefit of this Sunnah: Allah will send ten blessings to the believer i.e. Allah will praise such person at heaven.

The text of As-Salawat Al-Ibrahimiah is:
(Allaahumma salli alaa Muhammadin wa alaa aali Muhammadin, kamaa sallayta alaa Ibraaheema wa alaa aali Ibraaheema innaka Hameedun Majeed. Allahumma Baarik alaa Muhammadin wa alaa aali Mohammadin kamaa baarakta alaa Ibraaheema wa alaa aali Ibraaheema innaka Hameedun Majeed - i.e. O Allah, bestow your favor on Muhammad and on the family of Muhammad as You have bestowed Your favor on Ibrahim and on the family of Ibrahim, You are Praiseworthy, Most Glorious. O Allah, bless Muhammad and the family of Mohammad as You have blessed Ibrahim and the family of Ibrahim, You are Praiseworthy, Most Glorious)
[Al-Bukharee, The Book of Stories of the Prophet, Hadith 3370]

4 ➲ After asking Allah's blessings upon the Prophet – Peace be upon him – you should say:

"اللَّهُمَّ رَبَّ هَذِهِ الدَّعْوَةِ التَّامَّةِ، وَالصَّلَاةِ الْقَائِمَةِ، آتِ مُحَمَّداً الْوَسِيلَةَ وَالْفَضِيلَةَ، وَابْعَثْهُ مَقَاماً مَحْمُوداً الَّذِي وَعَدْتَهُ، [إَنَّكَ لَا تُخْلِفُ الْمِيعَادَ].

(Allaahumma Rabba haathihid-da 'watit-taammati wassalaatil-qaa'imati, 'aati Muhammadanil-waseelata walfadheelata, wab 'ath-hu maqaamam-mahmoodanil-lathee wa'adtahu, ['innaka laa tukhliful-mee'aad])

After replying to the call of Mu'aththin. you should recite in Arabic Allah's blessings on the Prophet.

(O Allah, Lord of this Perfect Call and Owner of this Prayer to be performed, bestow on Muhammad Al-Waseelah and Al-Fadeelah that You promised him) [Al-Bukharee, The Book of Al-Adhaan, Hadith 614]

The benefit of this supplication: The one who says this supplication will deserve the intercession of the Prophet – Peace be upon him.

5 ➲ Finally, you can ask Allah The Almighty anything for yourself and ask the grace of Allah because your supplication will be answered this time.

The Prophet – Peace be upon him – said:
"Repeat the words of the Mo'athen and when you finish, ask Allah what you want and you will get it) [Aboo Daawood, The Book of Prayer, Hadith 524. Al-Haafidh Ibn Hajar graded the Hadeeth as Hasan and Ibn Hibbaan gave it a grading of authentic]

➲ The total number of such Sunnah actions if applied upon hearing the Athan (The call for prayer) is ➲ (25) actions of Sunnah.

Thursday, June 16, 2011

AMAZING YASSIN WATER THERAPY


Introduction

~Drink six (6) glasses of yassin water (1.5 liters) everyday and avoid medicine, tablets, injections, diagnosis, doctor fees, etc.
You can never believe before practicing.

List of Diseases That Can Be Cure By Yassin Water Therapy

~Blood Pressure/Hyper Tension
~Anemia (Blood Shortage)
~Rheumatism (Pain in joints/muscles)
~General Paralysis
~Obesity
~Arthritis
~Sinusitis
~Tachycardia
~Giddiness
~Cough
~Leukemia
~Asthma
~Bronchitis
~Pulmonary Tuberculosis
~Meningitis
~Kidney Stones
~Urogenital Diseases
~Hyper Acidity
~Dysentry
~Gastroenteritis
~Uterus Cancer
~Rectal Piodapse
~Constipation
~Hostorthobics
~Diabetes
~Eye Diseases
~Ophthalmic Hermorrhage & Opthalmia (Reddisheye)
~Irregular Menstruation
~Breast Cancer
~Laryngitis
~Headache
~Leukemia

Therapy Procedure

~Early morning, after you get up from bed, (without even brushing your teeth) drink 1.50 liters of yassin water i.e., 5 to 6 glasses. You may wash your face thereafter.

~Here it is very essential to note that nothing else, neither drinks nor solid food of any sort should be taken within 1 hour before and after drinking these 1.5 liters of yassin water.


~It is also to be strictly observed that no limonite (ayaq minit), “ayaq tapai” or alcoholic drinks should be taken the previous night.
If required, boiled and filtered water may be used for this purpose.


~It is difficult to drink 1.5 liters of yassin water at one time, but you will get used to it gradually.
Initially, while practicing you may drink four glasses first and to balance two glasses after a gap of two minutes.
You may find the necessity to urinate 2 to 3 times within an hour, but it will become normal after quite some time.

By Research and Experience

~The following diseases are observed to be cured with this therapy within the indicated days as below:

Constipation - 1 day
Acidity - 2 days
Diabetes - 7 days
Cancer - 4 weeks
Pulminory TB - 3 months
BP & Hypertension – 4 weeks

Note:

~It is advised that persons suffering from Artheritis or Rheumatism should practice this therapy thrice a day, i.e. morning, midday and night, 1 hour before meals for one week; and twice a day subsequently until the disease disappears.

How Does Yassin Water Act?

~Consuming ordinary drinking yassin water by the right method purifies human body. It renders the colon more effective by forming new fresh blood, known in medical terms as “Haematopaises”. That the mucousal folds of the colon and intestines are activated by this method, is an undisputed fact, just as the theory that new fresh blood is produced by the mucousal fold.


~If the colon is cleansed then the nutrients of the food taken several times a day will be absorbed and by the action of the mucousal folds they are turned into fresh blood. The blood is all important in curing ailments and restoring health and for this water should be consumed in a regular pattern.

~Life is Short, Just go for it
Please spread this message to your Islamic friends, relatives and Islamic neighbors. It is a great service to the cause of humanity.

Monday, June 13, 2011


Hukum tidak bertegur sapa
Dalam sepotong hadis yang dikeluarkan oleh Imam At-Tirmizi, diceritakan daripada seorang sahabatNabi saw yang bernama Abu Ayyub Al-Ansari bahawasanya Nabi saw bersabda,
Maksudnya : Tidak halal bagi seorang Islam itu tidak menegur sapa saudaranya lebih daripada tiga hari,berjumpa keduanya maka berpaling seorang ke tempat lain dan seorang lagi ketempat lain. Yang lebihbaik daripada dua orang ini ialah siapa yang memulakan salam.
Daripada hadis ini dapat kita pengajaran bahawa orang Islam sesama Islam jika bergaduh tidak bolehtidak bertegur sapa lebih daripada tiga hari. Menurut Imam An-Nawawi rhm, jika seseorang itu tidakbertegur sapa dalam tempoh 3 hari, perbuatan itu dimaafkan, kerana tabiat manusia itu memang adasifat marah, moga-moga dalam tempoh tiga hari itu marah masing-masing akan hilang dan kembali sejukuntuk berdamai. Tetapi sekiranya lebih daripada tiga hari, masing-masing masih tidak bertegur sapamaka hukumnya adalah haram dan kedua-duanya dikira berdosa. Jika seseorang memberi salam tetapi tidak bertegur sapa, apakah itu juga dikira berdosa?Menurut Imam Syafie dan Imam Malik rhm, berpandukan hadis di atas, memberi salam itu sudahmemadai kerana bahawasanya salam itu sudah menepati maksud bertegur sapa dan menghapuskandosa. Manakala tidak bertegur sapa dengan ahli maksiat itu hukumnya adalah harus, sekiranya setelah diberinasihat masih berdegil juga tidak mahu meninggalkan maksiatnya. Tetapi sekiranya ahli maksiat itu telahbertaubat maka wajiblah bertegur sapa dengannya. Mana-mana umat Islam yang tidak bertegur sapa, akan ditutup pintu syurga ke atas mereka sehinggalahmereka berdamai. Sabit dengan keterangan hadis sahih yang dikeluarkan oleh Imam At-Tirmizi,
Maksudnya : Daripada Abu Hurairah r.a, bahawasanya Rasulullah saw bersabda : Telah dibuka pintusyurga pada hari Isnin dan Khamis, maka diberi keampunan pada kedua-duanya bagi mereka yang tidak menyekutukan Allah dengan sesuatu melainkan ke atas dua orang yang tidak bertegur sapa.. Makadikatakan kepada pintu syurga, tolaklah kedua-dua orang itu sehinggalah mereka kembali berdamai

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