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20. Sunnats of greeting, handshake and embracing


1. When a Muslim meets another then they should greet with the Islamic greeting which is:


Asalaamu Alaikum Warahmatullaahi Wabarakaathuh

“Peace, mercy and blessings of Allah descend upon you”

That person who greets first without waiting for the other person to greet is closer to Allah. (Bukhari)

2. One should greet every Muslim, i.e. those who one knows and those who one does not know. (Ibid)

Note: Exceptions are that women are not expected to have to speak to non-mahram men.

3. It has been mentioned in the hadith of Bukhari and Muslim that once Rasulallah (Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam) passed by a group of children and he made salaam to them, hence we deduce that it is Sunnah to make salaam to children as well. (MuslimVol.2, pg. 214)

4. The young should always greet the elderly and the walking should always greet the sitting and the fewer should greet the many (Ibid)

5. To greet again the person from whom one has parted company, even if such a parting was only for a short while (Baihaqi)

6. To greet when entering or leaving the home (Whether one’s own house or that of another).

Allah is guaranteed for that person who greets and then enters his house. (Al-Adabul Mufrid)

Allah suffices for him during his life and after his death and Jannah shall be his abode.

7. One should greet loud enough for the one for whom the greeting is intended to. (Ibid)

8. If a third person’s greetings are conveyed to one, then it should be answered in the following manner:-

Wa Alaika Wa Alaihissalaam

“Peace be upon you and him”. (Abu Dawud)

9. Rasulallah (Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam) has said that the perfect way for one to greet is to shake hands. (Mishkaat)

10. Whilst shaking hands the following dua should be read:-

Yaghfirullaahu lanaa walakum. (Mishkaat)

11. Forgiveness for those who give salaam

Al-Bara' ibn Azib (RA) narrated that the Prophet (Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam) said: If two Muslims meet, shake hands, praise Allah, and ask Him for forgiveness, they will be forgiven. (Abu Dawood)

12. Both hands should be used in handshakes. It is not sufficient that ones fingers just touch the others but ones palms should be firmly grasped. However such pressure should not be applied that would cause pain or discomfort for the other.

13. Whenever the Sahaaba met, they shook hands with one another and on returning from a journey they used to embrace one other. (Attargheeb)

14. Women should also greet each other by shaking hands. (Baihaqi)

Note: - Males should NOT greet nor shake hands with a women. This ruling applies on those females one can marry. Hence it is permissible that one can greet and shake hands with ones mother, sister, daughter, aunt, granny, wife etc

15. Rasulallah (Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam) habit was to wait with the person meeting him until the person departed. Also he would not remove his hand from the person who was shaking it, until the other removed his. Rasulallah (Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam) also never turned his face away from anyone and if someone wanted to whisper something to him then he took his ear close to the speaker and did not depart until the speaker had completed what they were saying. (Nasai)

16. If Rasulallah (Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam) wished to call somebody whose name he did not know then he used to call out to him with the words: - “Yaa ibna abdullah”:- O Son of the Allah’s slave”.

17. End a Three Day Dispute with Salaams

Abu Hurayrah (RA) narrated that the Prophet (Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam) said: It is not allowable for a believer to keep from a believer for more than three days. If three days pass, he should meet him and give him a salutation, and if he replies to it they will both have shared in the reward; but if he does not reply he will bear his sin (according to Ahmad's version) and the one who gives the salutation will have come forth from the sin of keeping apart. (Abu Dawood 4894)

18. Greeting during Eid

Jabyr ibn Nufayr (RA) said:'When the companions of Allah's Messenger (Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam) met on the day of eid, they would say to each other, 'Taqaballahu minna wa mink (May Allah accept from us and you)." [Al Mahamiliyyat; hasan isnad; see Fath ul Bari 2:446]

19. Most miserly person is one who is miserly with greetings

Abu Hurraira (RA) said, "The most miserly of all people is one who is miserly with greetings. The weakest of all people is a person who is weak in [making] du'a (supplication prayer).” (Bukhari's Book of Manners #1046)

20. Giving Salaam is one of the best acts

Abdullah bin 'Umar (RA) said: A man asked the Prophet (Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam) , "What is the best act of Islam?" He said, "To feed others and to give greetings of Salaam (peace) to those whom you know and to those whom you do not know.” (Al-Bukhari, Muslim 1/65)

Acting upon the Sunnah makes a person the beloved of Allah Ta’ala. That is why one should act upon it punctually.

21. If one of the People of the Scripture (i.e. Christians and Jews) greets you saying As-Salaamu 'alaykum, then say (to him): وعليكم

Wa 'alaykum

And upon you. (Al-Bukhari, Muslim 4/1705)

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21. Sunnah’s regarding hospitality to guests



This section is split into three categories:

A) Sunnah’s regarding the unexpected guest:

1. One should avoid going to another's house at meal times. Rasulallah (Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam)has mentioned in hadith that it is forbidden to take part in a meal of another without being invited to do so. However it is permissible and a sunnah to go to the house of ones true friend without an invitation and to partake of meals there.

2. One may place before an unexpected visitor whatever one has available by way of food. However one should not take a loan to obtain provisions for such visitor.

3. Rasulallah (Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam)has said that it is a major sin to regard that which the host offers as little and for the host to feel it low to offer it to one’s guest.

B) Sunnah’s regarding the invited guest:

1. The host should invite ONLY pious people and not sinners as they may spread wrong and sin.

2. Special meals should be prepared for the first day. (Bukhari)

3. A guest may be entertained and shown hospitality for a period of three days. Beyond the three days would be charity. (Bukhari)

4. A guest should not inconvenience the guest by overstaying. (Bukhari)

5. A guest who does not accept an invitation has disobeyed Allah and his Rasul (Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam)unless non acceptance is within the boundaries of Shari’at. (Abu Dawud)


C) Sunnah’s regarding both the unexpected and invited guests:

1. Even though ones host does not treat him with honour and respect, when he is a guest at the host’s house then he must always treat the host with due respect and honour, should he be a guest at his house. (Tirmidhi)

2. If a host were to ask his guest to make a choice then the easier of the options should be chosen.

3. A guest must not request anything that will cause inconvenience to the host

4. A guest must not inconvenience his host by overstaying. (Bukhari)

5. The host must respect and honour his guest. (Bukhari)

6. A guest should be seen off at ones door. (Ibn Majah)

7. A dinner guests invocation for his host:


Allaahumma baarik lahum feemaa razaqtahum, waghfir lahum warhamhum.

O Allah, bless them in what You have provided for them, and forgive them and have mercy on them. (Muslim 3/1615)

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22. Sunnah’s of Gifts


1. Both to give and to receive gifts are Sunnah.

2. The Prophet (Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam)said exchange gifts, as that will lead to increasing your love to one another. (Bukhari)

3. A’isha (RA) narrated that the Prophet (Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam)used to accept gifts and reward people for giving them. (Bukhari)

Giving gifts is one way that we can become closer to our fellow Muslims, and strengthen the bond between us. It is a great Sunnah that we can revive, inshallah.

4. If someone does give you a gift, how should you respond?

The Prophet (Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam)said: “Whoever has a favour done for him and says: ‘Jazaak Allaahu khayran’ has done his utmost to thank him.” (At-Tirmidhi)

Note: Care should be taken that gifts are not given on those ceremonies that are celebrated by the kufaar like Christmas, Valentines, wedding anniversaries, birthdays etc. This is tantamount to the emulation of the non Muslims which is prohibited by Rasulallah (Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam)

5. Gifts should be given in secrecy. However, the recipient of the gift has the option of whether to mention it or not.

6. Therefore it is not permissible for the bride or bride groom’s party to display the gifts that they intend giving to the other party during weddings.

7. If the gift is not cash then one should give such a gift that would be most useful and beneficial for the recipient.

8. One should not mention any of ones personal needs before or even after giving a gift.

9. One should not give so much as it would become difficult for the recipient to accept.

10. One should not talk or boast of one’s gesture after giving a present.

Note: A gift does not have to be something extravagant, but a simple gift like a cup of coffee for your friend, or a sandwich or something will soften the heart of the one who receives the gift. It’s about quality, not quantity.

Also, we must remember that giving gifts and charity does not give us the authority to remind people of what we gave them. This is one of the worst actions one can do, as Allah says: O you who have believed, do not invalidate your charities with reminders [of it] or injury. [Suratul Baqarah, verse 264]

If someone did not acknowledge your gift or charity, do not take it upon yourself to remind them and ruin your reward by doing so. Remember that your reward is with Allah ta’ala–they cannot give you anything compared to what He Gives, and remember that He knows your intentions. Wa Allahu ta’ala ‘alam.

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23. Sunnah’s of Majlis (Gathering)


1. Almighty Allah should be remembered in every gathering and in every Majlis (Gathering) and to recite durood shareef at least once. (Hisnul Hasin)

2. One should sit in any place in a gathering.

3. It is not permissible for a person to sit in a gathering between two people without their permission. (Tirmidhi)

4. It is incorrect to remove someone from his seat and to sit in his place. (Bukhari)

5. To sit close together and not far apart. (Abu Dawud)

6. If any person comes into a gathering, then out of respect for him to move a bit to give him some space in order for him to sit down. This shall make the newcomer feel welcomed and accepted. It is therefore a sunnah even if there is place in the gathering. (Baihaqi)

7. If there are 3 people in a gathering, it is wrong for 2 of them to talk in a language not understood by the other person. (Bukhari)

8. When Rasulallah (Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam)intended to leave any gathering in which he participated then he would recite Asthaghfaar (asking for forgiveness) 10 to 15 times. (Ibn Sunni)

9. In one narration the Asthaghfaar was the following:


Asthaghfirullah halladhee laa ilaaha illahuwal hayyul qayyoomu wa athoobu ilayh

“I seek forgiveness of Allah, there is no deity worth of worship besides him, who is alive and every lasting and I turn towards Him”.

10. A’isha (RA) said: "Allah's Messenger (Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam)did not sit in a gathering, and did not recite the Qur'an, and did not perform any prayer without concluding by saying:


Subhaanallaahi wabihamdihee subhaanakallaahumma wa bi hamdika wa ash hadu allaah ilaa ha illa antha asthagh firuka wa athoobu ilayk

“Glory be to Allah and Praise be to Him. Oh Allah I glorify you and praise you and testify that there is none worthy of worship but You and I seek Your forgiveness and I turn to You”. It is also said to be a means of forgiveness when recited before leaving a gathering. (Abu Dawud, Ibn Majah, An-Nisaa’i)

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24. Sunnah’s of visiting the Sick


1. There are great rewards in visiting the sick. Rasulallah (Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam)has said that whoever visits the sick person in the morning then 70,000 angels shall be invoking mercy of Allah on the visitor and whosoever visits a sick person in the evening the 70,000 angels will make dua for the person for mercy until the morning and he shall also have a garden in Jannah. (Mishkaat)

According to al-Tirmidhi (2008), the Messenger of Allah (Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam) said: “Whoever visits a sick person or visits a brother in Islam, a caller cries out to him: ‘May you be happy, may your walking be blessed, and may you occupy a dignified position in Paradise’.”

2. When visiting the sick one should first greet him and then enquire about his health.

3. One should not visit the sick for long (Overstay such visit) (Baihaqi)

4. One should always encourage the sick person and be careful not to speak of things which may cause despair and loss of hope. (Tirmidhi)

5. One should recite the following dua when in the presence of the patient:


Laa ba' sa thahooran insha allaah

“Do not be afraid if Allah wills this will be atonement for ones sins.” (Bukhari)

6. And to also make the following dua for the patient: (Repeat it 7 times):


Asalallaahal adheema rabbal arshil adheemi ayyashfeek

“I ask Allah the Great, who is the sustainer of the Great Throne to give you “Shifa”- Cure”. (At-Tirmidhi, Abu Dawud)

Benefit: Rasulallah (Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam)has said that whenever a Muslim visits a Muslim patient and reads the above dua seven times then the patient will definitely recover from his illness except such illness which shall result in death. (Ahmad and Abu Dawood, 3106)

7. If it is possible then one should take a gift for the patient and if need be assist financially, since Rasulallah (Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam)has said that the best person is he who benefits mankind.

8. Even when visiting the sick one’s intention should be ONLY to seek the pleasure of Allah as is with ANY good that one does.

9. One should not force the sick person to eat or drink. (Mishkaat)

10. It is forbidden to make Taweez against Shari’at for example a taweez to create friction between husband and wife. Similarly jadu (witchcraft) is also forbidden in Islam and against the Sunnah. (Mishkaat)

11. To request the patient to make dua as the dua’s of the sick are readily accepted. (Baihaqi)

12. A sick person’s dua is like that of the angels (Ibn Majah)

13. Whosoever reads the following dua upon seeing another afflicted with sickness or difficulty shall himself be saved from it inshallah.

Alhamdulillaahilladhee aafaanee mimmab thlaa ka bihee wa faddwalanee alaa katheerimmimman khalaqa thaf dweela

“All praise is due to Allah who has saved me from that with which He afflicted you and gave me excellence over most of whom He created”. (Mishkaat)

14. The reward for visiting the sick: When a man goes to visit his sick Muslim brother, he walks along a path of Paradise until he sits, and when he sits he is cloaked in mercy. If he comes in the morning, seventy thousand angels pray for him until evening, and if he comes in the evening, seventy thousand angels pray for him until morning. (At-Tirmidhi, Ibn Majah, Ahmad)

15. Invocations of the terminally ill:


Allaahum-maghfir lee warhamnee wa 'alhiqnee bir-rafeeqil-'a'laa.

O Allah, forgive me and have mercy upon me and join me with the highest companions (in Paradise). (Al-Bukhari7/10, Muslim 4/1893)

As Rasulallah (Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam)was dying, he dipped his hands in water and wiped his face saying:


Laa 'ilaaha 'illallaahu 'inna lilmawti lasakaraatin.

There is none worthy of worship but Allah, surely death has agonies. (Al-Bukhari)

16. Invocation for when tragedy strikes:




'Innaa lillaahi wa 'innaa 'ilayhi raaji'oon, Allaahumma'-jurni fee museebatee wa 'akhliflee khayran minhaa.

We are from Allah and unto Him we return. O Allah take me out of my plight and bring to me after it something better. (Muslim 2/632)

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25. Sunnah’s pertaining to eating



Rasulallah (Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam) never ate to his fill. He only ate if he was hungry. He emphasised that one third of the stomach should be for food and another for water and the other for the stomach itself.


1. To spread cloth on the floor to lay food on(Bukhari)


2. To wash hands and gargle before eating(Tirmidhi)


3. To make intention that, “I am eating to gain strength for Allah’s Ibaadah(Worship)”.(Attargheeb)

4. To say Bismillah loud (Bukhari, Muslim-Shami, Vol.5)

Note: This is so as to remind others who are eating to say it as well.

5. To eat with the right hand (Bukhari, Muslim)

6. When taking food and when giving to someone then the right hand should be used. (Ibn Majah)

7. The one who is most pious or senior from those eating should be made to commence eating first. (Muslim- Vol.2 pg. 171)

8. To eat together and not individually (Abu Dawud)

9. The more people eating together then the greater the blessings and reward. (Mishkaat)

10. If only one type of food is in the utensil, eat from the side in front of you. (Bukhari, Muslim)

11. If two or more people are eating together from the same plate then each person should eat that food which is closest to them, it is incorrect to eat that food which is in the middle or in front of others. (Tirmidhi)

12. If a variety of dishes are served then it is permissible to partake in any of the dishes one wishes to have and leave alone that which he does not want to partake in without passing any remarks. (Tirmidhi)


13. If a morsel falls, pick it up, clean it and eat it. (Muslim)

14. Any fallen crumbs or pieces of food should be picked up and eaten and not left for Shaythaan. (Ibn Majah)

15. Do not lean and eat as Rasulallah (Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam)never leaned on anything whilst eating. (Bukhari, Abu Dawood)

16. Do not find fault with the food. (Bukhari, Muslim)

17. If a big chunk of meat is served then it is permissible to cut it with a knife (Bukhari, Muslim)

18. Whilst eating if a visitor comes then he should be requested to partake in the meals (Muslim)

19. Small pieces of meat should not be cut with a knife but with the teeth as this aid with digestion (Tirmidhi)

20. Steaming food which is too hot should not be eaten until I has cooled down (Ahmad)

21. Do not blow onto food (Tirmidhi)

22. To have vinegar and honey in the house is Sunnah (Tirmidhi)


23. Always be satisfied and content with whatever quantity or quality of food Allah has given us as it is a bounty from Allah (Malik)

24. . Remove the shoes while eating. (Mishkaat)

25. . 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)

26. If one can easily eat with three fingers then he should do so and not unnecessarily use the fourth, so the extra fingers should be used only if needed (Attargheeb)

27. To recite the following dua before eating:

بِسْمِ الله وَعَلَى بَرَكَةِ الله

Bismilllaahi wa ‘alaa barakathillah

“In the name of Allah and with the blessings of Allah”. (Abu Dawud)

28. If one forgets to read Bismillah before eating then once they remember then they should recite:

Bismillaahi awwalahu wa aakhirahu

In the name of Allah at the beginning and until the end of it (Tirmidhi, Abu Dawud)

29. Clean the plate and other eating utensils thoroughly after eating. The utensils will then make dua for one’s forgiveness. (Ibn Majah)

30. When eating together one should stay and accompany the slower eaters but if this is not possible then one can excuse themself when finished eating. (Ibn Majah)

31. If several people are eating dates and grapes or something similar then they should not take in two’s except for the permission of their companions. (Bukhari)

32. To remove worms from dates, fruits etc before eating it. (Abu Dawud)

33. If a servant has cooked the food then he should be requested to eat with the group or at least separately. (Ibn Majah)

34. To lick the fingers after eating. (Muslim)

35. The middle finger should be licked first followed by the index and finally the thumb, the little finger and ring fingers should be licked. (Tabarani)


36. Recite the following dua after eating:


Alhamdulilahiladhi ath ‘amanaa wasaqaana waja’lanaa minal muslimeen.

All praise is due to Allah who has granted us food and drink and has made us Muslims. (Tirmidhi, Abu Dawood, Ibn Majah)


37. First remove the cloth, and then get up. (Ibn Majah)


38. Recite this dua while picking up the cloth:



Alhamdulilahi hamdan kasiran touebam mubarakan feehi gaira makfieoun wala muwadeoun wala musthagnian anho rabbana

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. (Bukhari)

39. Wash both hands. (Tirmidhi, Abu Dawood)

40. Gargle the mouth. (Bukhari)

41. The habit of gargling water together with washing hands after meals is a source of great blessings. (Ibn Majah)

42. Invocation for someone who gives you a drink or offers it to you:


Allaahumma 'at'im man 'at'amanee wasqi man saqaanee.


O Allah feed the one who has fed me and drink to the one who has given me drink. (Muslim 3/126)

43. When dining at someone’s house then the following dua should be made for them:

Allaahumma baarik lahum feemaa razaqthahum waghfirlahum war hamhum

Oh Allah bless them in what You have given them to eat and forgive them and be merciful to them. (Muslim)

44. It is Sunnah to partake of some vinegar. That house in which vinegar is found will not be regarded as empty of gravy. (Ibn Majah)

45. If a person uses only wheat (to make his bread), he should also add a little barley so as to get the Sawaab (reward) of acting on a Sunnah.

46. To eat meat is Sunnah. 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)

47. To accept the invitation of one’s fellow Muslim is a Sunnah. (Abu Dawood)

Note: However if (the major portion of) his income is from interest, bribery or any other haraam source, then his invitation should not be accepted.

48. It is Sunnah to give food to the family of the deceased. (Ibn Majah)

49. On receiving (gifts) a fruit of the season for the first time Rasulallah touched his eyes then both lips and read:

Allahumma kamaa araythanaa awwalahu fa arinaa aakhiraa

Oh Allah just as you have shown us it’s first, show us its last.

Thereafter Rasulallah (Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam)used to give it to any children who were close by. (Zaadul Maad)

50. Never eat with left hand:

Hadhrat Jabir (Ra) Narrated the Prophet (Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam)said:“Do not eat with your left hand for Shaytaan eats with his left hand,” (Muslim)

51. Never waste food:

Hadhrat Jabir Narrated the Prophet (Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam) commanded us never to waste food, because food that we waste is eaten by Shaytaan. He said:“The Shaytaan is present with everyone of you in everything he does; he is even present when he eats food, so if any on of you drops a mouthful, he should remove away anything filthy on it and eat it and not leave it for the devil; and when he finished, he should lick his fingers for he does not know in what portion of his food the blessing ties.” (Muslim)

52. Never overfill your stomach:


Ibn Umar (Ra) Narrated Rasulallah (Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam)said:“A Believer eats in one intestine, whereas a non-believer eats in seven intestines,” (Muslim)

Therefore it is not for us to eat till we are completely satiated; rather we should eat such that the hunger goes but there is still room for more.

53. Thank Allah abundantly for providing us with food:


We have an excellent opportunity to transform an everyday practice of eating and drinking into an act of worship and a source of blessing for us. Every mouthful of food we take will serve as a reminder of Allah’s great favour upon us and His Mercy and this in turn will cause us to earn favour with Allah, for Hadhrat Annas (Ra) narrated that Rasulallah (Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam) said:

“Indeed Allah is pleased with His servant who, when he eats a morsel, praises Him for it, or drinks a sip and then praises Him for it.” (Muslim)

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26. Sunnah’s of drink



1. To recite بِسْمِ اللَّهِ Bismillah- “In the name of Allah”- before drinking and الْحَمْدُ لِلَّهِ Alhamdulillah- All praise be to Allah”- after drinking (Bukhari, Tirmidhi)

2. Drink with the right hand as Shaythaan drinks with the left hand. (Muslim)


3. Sit and drink as it is forbidden to drink whilst standing (Muslim)


4. To stand and drink Zamzam water and water left over after making Wudhu (Tirmidhi)


Note: It is far better to sit whilst drinking but Zamzam should be drank standing


5. Drink in three breathes (Sips) and after each sip take away utensil from mouth. (Muslim, Tirmidhi)


6. Avoid drinking from the side of the utensil which is chipped (Abu Dawud)


7. 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)

8. The person who serves others should himself take last. (Tirmidhi)

9. After drinking from the utensil if the water is to be passed then let it be passed from the right who will pass it to his right and the procedure will continue till the end (Bukhari, Muslim)

Note: The same sequence can be applied when passing around Tea or anything else

10. The following dua to be recited after drinking Milk:

اللَّهُمَّ بَارِكْ لَنَا فِيهِ وَزِدْنَا مِنْهُ

Allaahummah baarik lanaa feehi wazid lanaa minhu

Oh Allah grant us abundance in it (The Milk) and increase it for us. (Tirmidhi, Abu Dawud)

After drinking water the following should be recited:


Alhamdu lillaahiladhee saqaana ‘adhban foraathan birahmathihee walam yaj’alhoo milhan ujaajan bidhunu binaa


All praise is due to Allah who gave us fresh, sweet water to drink through his mercy and did not make it salty or bitter due to our sins.(Roohul Ma’ani, pg.149, 27th chapter)

11. To use water that has been kept overnight providing that it had been covered. (Bukhari)


12. Rasulallah (Sallallahu Alaihi wasallam) had a wooden cup which had on its exterior a metal and he used to drink liquids from this. In another narration Rasulallah also had a glass cup. (Nashrut tib)


13. Not to drink from a big container for e.g. water jug, bottle etc but rather from a tumbler or cup.


14. Rasulallah (Sallallahu Alaihi wasallam)has forbidden the use of gold and silver utensils (Bukhari)

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27. Praying Zuhr Salah


1. A male should pray their Dhuhr Salah at the Masjid unless he has a valid excuse.


2. Once Wudhu is made in the Sunnah way then one should offer 2 Rak’ahs Nafil Salah with complete humility, devotion and sincerity and inshallah the minor sins of the worshipper should be forgiven (Tirmidhi)


Note: As mentioned earlier with regard to Fajr Salah then care should be taken to follow all of the Sunnah of Wudhu, leaving the house and proceeding to the Masjid, Entering the Masjid and sitting in it, straightening the rows whilst reading Salah with Jamaat.


3. Virtues of the Four Rak’ahs Sunnah of Zuhr

The Prophet (Sallallahu Alaihi wasallam)is reported to have said: Whoever performs the four rakaats before and after the Zuhr salaat with constancy, Allah Ta'ala makes the fire of Hell haraam (forbidden) for him. [Mishkaat, p. 104; Tirmidhi, Abu Dawud, Nasai, Ibn Majah]

The Prophet (Sallallahu Alaihi wasallam)is reported to have said: after the worshipper prays the four rakaats of Zuhr salaat, the doors of heaven are opened, i.e. the salaat becomes accepted by Allah, and the cause of its acceptance comes down on the worshipper as rays of mercy. [Mishkaat, p. 104]


4. If one arrives for Jamaat late when the Jamaat has risen then one should not run but walk briskly to join with the Jamaat. (Tirmidhi)


5. Those who are more learned in the laws relating to Salah should stand behind the Imaam. (Tirmidhi)


6. It has been narrated that Rasulallah (Sallallahu Alaihi wasallam)read Salah on a carpet, chatai (Thin may made of straws and or the sand of the earth. (Tirmidhi)


7. Salah read on the sand or earth is better than read on a straw mat. Salah read on straw mat is better than read on a Mussallah (Material) or carpet. (Sharhi- Niqayah)

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28. Taking a Short nap (Qayloolah) after Dhuhr

1. If one is not occupied then one can fulfil a very beneficial sunnah which is to take a short nap before or after Zuhr which should not be more than 30 minutes.

2. This is the sunnah: to take a nap before or after Zuhr time; a sunnah which our righteous Ulama take very seriously, as it is one of the tested means that assist in getting up for night vigil (tahajjud) prayer.

3. It is stated in al-Fatawa al-Hindiyya (also known as Alamgiriyya),“It is recommended to take the noon nap (Qayloolah), because the Prophet said, “Take the noon nap, for the Shaytaan does not nap.” (Tabarani (Awsat)) This was mentioned in al-Ghiyathiyya.” [5.372]

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29. Asr Salah

Virtues of the 4 Rak’ahs Sunnah of Asr

1. Messenger of Allah (Sallallahu Alaihi wasallam)said:"May Allah have Mercy on the one who offers four (rak'ahs) before 'Asr prayer." (Abu Dawud)

2. If a person performs four Rakaats before Asr Salaat, he will receive a house in Jannah. (Majmauz-Zawaaid vol.2 pg.222).

3. Rasulallah (Sallallahu Alaihi wasallam) has made a special Du'aa for the mercy of Allah to be showered on such a person. (Sunan Tirmidhi Hadith 430)

Note: Special care should be taken to straighten rows when praying with Jamaat.

4. After Asr Salah the following dua should be recited this will cause ones sins to be forgiven even if they are equal to the oceans:


Athaghfirullah-allazee laa ilaha ilalla huwal hayyul qayuumu wa athubu ilaih

I seek forgiveness from Allah besides whom there is non worthy of worship, the living, the sustainer and unto him do I repent. (Bukhari, Abu Dawood)

Note: As with Fajr salaat it is very rewarding to engage oneself in the remembrance of Allah even if it’s for a little while.

5.Tasbih Fatima should be recited after Fard of Asr where one recites Subhaanallah 33 times, Alhamdulillah 33 times and Allaahu Akbar 34 times and then make dua.

6. One should make a habit of remaining in the Masjid after Asr Salah until Maghrib engaging oneself in Dhikrullah (Remembrance of Allah) and the recitation of the Qur’an. The result of remaining at the Masjid until Maghrib is reward of freeing four slaves from the progeny of Ismail (As). (Attargheeb)

Note: When the sun sets then children should NOT be allowed to play out and should be brought in immediately as this is the time Shaythaan emerges and moves around. After sun has set then it is ok to let your children out again if one so wishes.