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Method Of Performing Ablution (Wuzu)

Make an intention (Niyah) for obeying Allah and for gaining reward, and after reciting “Bismillah Shareef”, wash both hands up to the wrists. Then brush the teeth with “Miswaak”. Hold the “Miswaak” in your right hand – little finger at the bottom, three middle fingers at the center, and the thumb at the top bottom side of the “Miswaak”. Begin with the right upper teeth, followed by the left upper teeth. Then brush the right lower teeth followed by the left lower teeth. Brushing should be in horizontal movements.

Then taking water from the cup the hand, rinse the mouth thrice. Then inhale water into the nose thrice and clean the nose with the little finger of the left hand.

Then wash the entire face – that is from the top of the forehead (where the hair begins) to the bottom of the chin and from ear to ear, without leaving any spot equal to the breadth of a hair unwashed. If the person is bearded, he should then run his fingers through the beard.

After this, wash both hands, up to and including the elbows (right hand first, followed by the left).
Then wet both hands and perform “Masah” of the entire head, as follows: Join the tips of the three fingers of both hands (i.e. other than the thumb and the little finger), and keeping them on the forehead pass them over the entire head till the nape of the neck, while keeping the palms away from the head. Pass the palms over the nape of the neck and bring them forward. Then use the upper phalanx of the index finger to rub the inner part of the ears and the thumb for the back of the ears. Then use the back of the fingers to do “Masah” on the sides of the neck.

Then wash both feet up to and including the ankles, beginning with the right foot. Use the left hand for washing the feet. Insert the left hand’s little finger between the spaces of all toes, starting from the small toe (moving right to left) in case of the right foot, and starting from the big toe (moving right to left) in case of the left foot.

Upon completing ablution, make it a habit of reciting the “Kalemah Shahadat” (The words of bearing witness) as in the Hadith, there are glad tidings of paradise for such a person.

Sunnahs Of Prophet Muhammad [PBUH]

Sunnahs of Prophet Muhammad [PBUH]

A Quick Refresher – Sunnahs of Our Beloved Prophet Muhammad [PBUH]

Sunnahs of Eating:

  • Sit and eat on the floor.
  • Spread out a cloth on the floor first before eating.
  • Wash both hands up to the wrists.
  • Recite ‘Bismillah wa’la barakatillah’ aloud.
  • Eat with the right hand.
  • Eat from the side that is in front of you.
  • If a morsel of food falls down, pick it up, clean it and eat it.
  • Do not lean and eat.
  • Do not find fault with the food.
  • Remove your shoes before eating.
  • When eating, sit with either both knees on the ground or one knee raised or both knees raised.
  • Clean the plate and other utensils thoroughly after eating.
  • By doing this, the utensils make dua for one’s forgiveness.
  • Recite dua after eating.
  • First, remove the food then get up.
  • After meals wash both hands.
  • Thereafter gargle the mouth.
  • Whilst eating one should not remain completely silent.
  • Eat with three fingers if possible.
  • One should not eat very hot food.
  • Do not blow on the food.
  • After eating one should lick his fingers.

Sunnahs of drinking:

  • A Muslim should drink with the right hand. Shaytaan Drinks with the left hand.
  • Sit and drink.
  • Recite ‘Bismillah’ before drinking.
  • After drinking say ‘ Alhamdullilah’.
  • Drink in 3 breaths removing the utensil from the mouth after each sip.
  • Do not drink directly from the jug or bottle. One should pour the contents into a glass first and then drink.

Sunnah of Prophet – Miswaak [Last Part 3]

A SUNNAH OF PROPHET – MISWAAK

TYPES OF MISWAAKS

It is permissible to take for a Miswaak all types of tree twigs provided these are not harmful or poisonous. It is forbidden to use a Miswaak from a poisonous tree. Miswaaks from the following trees are not permissible:

(1) Pomegranate
(2) Bamboo
(3) Raihaan
(4) Chambelie

Rasulullah (Sallallahu Alayhi Wasallam) FORBADE THE USE OF Raihaan as Miswaak because it causes the sickness, Juz-zaam

The following the types of Miswaak are recommended:

(1) Peelo tree
(2) Zaitoon or Olive tree
(3) Bitam or
(4) Any bitter tree
(5) Walnut tree

Miswaak of the Peelo Tree

“And, the best of Miswaaks is the Peelo, then the Olive.” (KABIRI)

The best type of Miswaak is that which is taken from the Peelo tree. In the Kitaab, Ta-heelul Manaa-fi’  it is mentioned that the miswaak of the Peelo tree is excellent for obtaining the glow or glitter of the teeth.

Our Nabi (Sallallahu Alayhi Wasallam) also praised and recommended the Peelo tree for Miswaak purposes. Besides recommending the Peelo tree, Rasulullah (Sallallahu Alayhi Wasallam) as well as the Sahaabas (R) used Miswaaks of this tree. Ibn Sa’d (R) narrates that Abu Khabrah (R) said:

Nabi (Sallallahu Alayhi Wasallam) presented me with a Miswaak of the Peelo tree, and he (Sallallahu Alayhi Wasallam) said:

‘Use the Miswaak of the Peelo tree.

Sunnah of Prophet – Miswaak [Part 2]

A SUNNAH OF PROPHET – MISWAAK

MISWAAK UPON ENTERING HOME
Shuraih (R) narrates that he asked Aisha (R): ‘What was the first thing Rasulullah (Sallallahu Alayhi Wasallam) did upon entering the house’

Aisha (R) replied:  ‘Rasulullah (Sallallahu Alayhi Wasallam) would use Miswaak’.” (MUSLIM)

MISWAAK UPON LEAVING HOME
“Whenever Rasulullah (Sallallahu Alayhi Wasallam) left the house he would use Miswaak.” (KASHFUL GHUMMAH)

MISWAAK BEFORE AND AFTER MEALS
Abu Hurairah (R) said: “I have used Miswaak before sleeping, after rising, before eating and after eating, ever since I heard the Nabi (Sallallahu Alayhi Wasallam) advising so’.” (AHMAD)

MISWAAK BEFORE RECITING THE HOLY QUR’AN
Hadhrat Ali (R) said: ‘Verily, your mouths are the pathways of the Qur’an (i.e. you recite with your mouth), therefore cleanse your mouth with Miswaak thoroughly’.” (IBN MAJAH)

MISWAAK DURING FASTING
Aamir Bin Rabiyah (R) narrates: ‘I have seen Rasulullah (Sallallahu Alayhi Wasallam) using Miswaak many a time while fasting’.” (IBN MAJAH)

In another Hadith, our Nabi (Sallallahu Alayhi Wasallam) said that one of the best characteristics of a fasting person is his use of Miswaak.

The majority of the Ulama have opined that it is Sunnat to use Miswaak while fasting. It is recorded in Fataawa Siraajiah that a fasting person may use a dry or a moist (i.e. fresh, green) Miswaak.

Sunnah Of Prophet – Miswaak [Part 1]

A SUNNAH OF PROPHET – MISWAAK

Miswaak Quick View of Benefits:

Advantages of Miswaak:

1. Miswaak strengthens the gums and prevents tooth decay.
2. Miswaak assists in eliminating toothaches and prevents further increase of decay which has already set in.
3. Miswaak creates a fragrance in the mouth.
4. Miswaak is a cure for illness.
5. Miswaak eliminates bad odors and improves the sense of taste.
6. Miswaak sharpens the memory.
7. Miswaak is a cure for headaches.
8. Miswaak creates luster (noor) on the face of the one who continually uses it.
9. Miswaak causes the teeth to glow.
10. Miswaak strengthens eyesight.
11. Miswaak assists in digestion.
12. Miswaak clears the voice.
13. The greatest benefit of using miswaak is gaining the pleasure of Allah.
14. The reward of Salaah (Prayers) is multiplied 70 times if Miswaak was used before it.

Times when the usage of Miswaak is Sunnah:
1. For the recitation of the Qur’an.
2. For the recitation of Hadith.
3. When the mouth emits an odor.
4. For the learning or teaching of virtues of Islaam.
5. For making Dhikrullah (Remembrance of Allah, meditation).
6. After entering one home.
7. Before entering any good gathering.
8. When experiencing pangs of hunger and thirst.
9. After the signs of death are evident.
10. At the time of Sehri.
11. Before meals.
12. Before undertaking a journey.
13. On returning from a journey.
14. Before sleeping.
15. Upon awakening.