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While in Masjid
One should not raise ones voice. One should not talk of worldly materialistic matters. Talking of worldly affairs destroys one’s rewards, just as flames consume dry wood. One should not pass in front of a person performing Salaat. One should avoid spitting (expectorate) or blowing one’s nose. One should at all times keep the body clean. Keep one’s self-occupied with the remembrance of Allah. If one has lost anything he should not announce it in the Masjid. One should not buy or sell anything. Small children or mad persons...
read moreThe Sunnats to be observed by the guest
1. It is appreciable to notify the host of one’s arrival beforehand. 2. One should try not to become a source of distraction for the host. To ensure this, it would be better to find out the preferred times of his solitude and engagement. If one does not reach there at such undesirable times, one should wait rather than disturb the host. 3. It is necessary to introduce yourself briefly if new to the host. 4. If, for any reason, you do not wish to have the subsequent meal, (because you are fasting, or you have already had it, etc.) it...
read moreThe Sunnats of privacy
1. To be humorous with one’s wife. (Tirmizi) 2. To have sexual intercourse. (Muslim, Ibn Majah) 3. After having sexual intercourse once, it is preferable to take a bath each time one desires to compulate again, but Wudhu would suffice. Istinjaa (washing of the private parts), however at least be made. 4. Although a single bath taken at the end is sufficient, a bath after each act of intercourse is preferable. 5. It is also preferable not to make any delays in taking the compulsory bath. 6. If the bath is delayed, Wudhu should at least...
read moreThe Sunnats related to the birth of a child
1. Azaan should be said in the right ear and Iqaamah in the left once the child is born. (Musnade Abu Ya’laa). 2. On the seventh day of the birth, the child should be given a good name. (Abu Dawood). 3. Again, on the seventh day the ‘Aqeeqah should be done. (Abu Dawood). The word ‘Aqeeqah denotes the slaughtering of an animal/s as a thanksgiving upon the birth of a child. If ‘Aqeeqah was not done on the seventh day, it should be carried out on the fourteenth day, otherwise the twenty-first.After this the rewards of ‘Aqeeqah will not...
read moreThe Sunnats of respecting parents
Service to our parents brings blessing to our earnings and in our life. To look at our parents with love and mercy gains us rewards of an accepted Haj. Paradise lies under the feet of the mothers. To look at our parents with anger is disobedience to parents. Disobedience to parents is among the major sins. Allah curses the one who displeases their parents. The pleasure of the parents is the pleasure of Allah and the displeasure of the parents is the displeasure of Allah. A mother’s duaa for her children is accepted very quickly....
read moreThe Sunnats of hosting a guest
1. To respect and be hospitable to the guest. 2. To arrange for his accommodation. 3. To arrange for his comfort. Especially to show him the location of the lavatory upon his arrival so that he is not inconvenienced when the need arises. 4. To present the guest with any time of food that is readily available immediately upon his arrival. Then, if expenses permit, one can make better arrangements later. 5. One should not go beyond one’s capacity when entertaining the guest. 6. After placing the meal, note should be taken whether the...
read moreVirtues & Importance of Dua
Virtues and Importance of Dua Hazrat Anas (RA) reports that Nabi (peace and blessings upon him) said: “Dua is the kernel (main part) of worship” In a nut (e.g. almond) that which is within the shell is the main part and what is really sought by the person who eats it. This is the kernel and it is that which has value. There are various types of ibaadats (forms of worship). The making of Dua and begging for Allah’s favours is also a form of Ibadat. This is not an ordinary Ibadat but, rather, is the core of Ibadat. Dua has been termed...
read moreThe etiquettes of Azaan, Iqaamat & the Muazzin
1. The Muazzin should be a pious, mature Muslim male who is knowledgeable in the laws of Shariah. (Fatawa Hindiya) 2. The Muazzin should have a loud voice. (Mishkaat) 3. The Azaan must be called from a high place. (Fatawa Hindiya) 4. The Muazzin should stand while making Azaan. (BehishtiZewar) 5. The Muazzin should clog his ears with his fingers Whilst making the call. (Fatawa Hindiya) 6. One has to pause (at appropriate stages) when calling out the words of the Azaan. (Ibid) 7. To turn to the right when calling out “HAYYA ALAS SAWLAAH ”...
read moreQaadiyanism and Falsehood
My brothers and sisters. Allah Ta’aalaa has clearly stated in the Holy Qur’aan: “Muhammed is not the father of any man amongst you, but he is the Messenger of Allah and the Seal of the prophets, and Allah is aware of all things.” All commentators of the Holy Qur’aan have said that this verse is clear proof that our Prophet sallallaahu alayhi wasallam is the last of the prophets and that there shall be no Prophet after him. In the two most authentic books of Ahadeeth, Bukhaari and Muslim, it is written: Hadrat Jubayr bin...
read moreGraves
The Prophet Muhammad (Peace be upon him) forbade that graves be plastered over and buildings be erected over them. Among the prohibited are: · Erecting walls around the graves as is common nowadays. · Cementing or casting concrete on the surface of the grave. · Placing marble stones or other fancy decorative material at the grave as is the custom of Non-Muslims. · Placing stones with writing or inscriptions of any kind, be these verses of the holy Qur’an or Poetry, etc. · Placing flowers on the graves. (Awake to the call of Islam Vol....
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