[Sunnah Series] Before going to Sleep (Part 2)

Part 1 8. In Saheeh Muslim, it appears:   9. In Sunan Abu Daw’oud and at-Tirmidhi, it appears: To be read three times when you lie down, placing your right hand under your right cheek.   10. In Saheeh Muslim:     [Al-Zaahir: Indicates the greatness of His attributes and the insignificance of every single…

[Sunnah Series] Before going to Sleep (Part 1)

From the Sunan of going to sleep is: 1.Say the supplication for going to sleep:   2. Recite the Mu’awwidhaat and wipe the body: The Prophet salAllahu ‘alayhi wa sallam cupped his hands together and *Yanfuth in them and then read: Surah Al-Ikhlas, Surah Al-Falaq, and Surah An-Nas. And then he would wipe whatever he…

[Sunnah Series] Completing the Qur’an Every Month

Complete the reading of the Qur’an every month, for the Prophet salAllahu ‘alayhi wa sallam said, “Complete the reading of the Qur’an every month.” This method of completing the reading of the Qur’an every month is to go approximately ten minutes early to the Masjid for the obligatory prayer. It is possible to read two…

[Sunnah Series] Reflecting on the Blessings of Allah

Constantly remember the blessings of Allah subhanahu wa ta’ala, as the Prophet salAllahu ‘alayhi wa sallam said, “Reflect on the blessings of Allah and do not reflect about *Allah.” [* It means that do not reflect on those things that humans cannot understand, like the reality of Allah’s Attributes, etc.] From the things that are…

[Sunnah Series] Remembering Allah at all Times

Points to note regarding thikr of Allah subhanahu wa ta’ala: 1.Thikr is the foundation of the worship of Allah subhanahu wa ta’ala It is the link of the worshiper with his Creator, in all times and conditions. On the authority of ‘A’ishah radhiAllahu ‘anha who said: The Messenger of Allah salAllahu ‘alayhi wa sallam remembered…

[Sunnah Series] Combining Multiple Acts of Worship

The way to utilize a single opportunity to perform multiple acts of worship is only known to those who know how to manage their time. [How can a Seeker of Knowledge Organize His Time?] Here are some examples: When you go to the Masjid, either walking or by car, this act of going is worship,…

[Sunnah Series] Making the Correct Intention

Have the correct intention: “Verily, actions are judged by intentions and every person gets the reward of what he intended…” [Commentary on Hadeeth: The Reward of Deeds depends upon the Intentions] Important point: Know, that all permissible action, like sleeping, eating, working and other than these, can be changed into acts of obedience and a…

[Sunnah Series] Leaving a Gathering

Say the du’a for atonement of the gathering:   A Muslim attends many gathering during the course of the day and night. Here are a few examples: When you eat, no doubt you will speak with whoever is sitting with you When you see a person who is your friend or neighbor, you would speak…

[Sunnah Series] Performing Voluntary Prayers at Home

Regarding the excellence of praying at home, the Prophet salAllahu ‘alayhi wa sallam said, “Verily, the best prayer of a person is in his house, except for the obligatory prayer.” Also, from the hadeeth where the Prophet salAllahu ‘alayhi wa sallam said, “The voluntary prayer of a man (in a place) where no person can…

[Sunnah Series] Drinking

From the Sunan of drinking is: 1. Pronounce the Tasmiyah:   2. Drink with the right hand: “O young man! Mention the Name of Allah, eat with your right…” *This hadeeth does not explicitly mention drinking with the right hand. However, there is a narration of Muslim, on the authority of Ibn ‘Umar radhiAllahu ‘anhu,…