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Bed Time Sunnahs

Revive a Sunnah
Say, If you (really) love Allah, then follow me (Sall-Allahu alayhe wasallam), [so] Allah will love you and forgive you your sins. And Allah is Forgiving and Merciful.
(Noble Quran 3:31)

Bed Time Sunnahs

1- Recite the bedtime Du’as from the Masnun Du’as such as Allah-humma bismka amutu wa ahya (Oh Allah, with your name I die and live)

2- Recite the 3 Quls 3 times: One should put his hands together, then, blow into them and recite Surah Ikhlas, Surah Falaq, and Surah Naas then, saying that, wipes as much as he can of his body, starting with his head, his face and the front of his body. He should do this three times. [Narrated by Al-Bukhari]

3- Recite Ayat-ul-Kursi (the verse of the Throne): The fruit (reward) of reciting this ayah is that who recites it, the protection from Allah remains over him, so that no devil can approach him. [narrated by Al-Bukhari]

4- Reciting the last two verses of Surat Al-Baqarah Aamanar-Rasulu: This who recites them at night, they suffice him. [narrated by Al-Bukhari and Muslim]

· Scholars have different views about the meaning of (they suffice him): it has been said: they are sufficient for him, as it is equal to praying Tahajjud of that night. Also, it has been said that they protect him against every evil and adversity. Imam Nawawi said, it may mean both things.

5- Recite Tasbeeh Fatimah: Subhan Allah thirty-three times, Al-Hamdulillah thirty-three times, and Allahu Akbar thirty-four times. [Narrated by Al-Bukhari and Muslim]

6- Reciting Surah Kafirun: as one of its fruits is that it is a protection from polytheism.

7- Make wudhu: One should be pure, for the hadith says if you go to bed, have an ablution.

8- Sleep on the right side then lie on your right side ). [Narrated by Al-Bukhari and Muslim]

9- One should put the right hand under his cheek: when he (Sallallahu alayhi wasallam) lay down, he used to put his right hand under his cheek. [Narrated by Abu-Dawoud]

Signs Of Weak Faith

  • Committing Sins And Not Feeling Any Guilt.
  • Having A Hard Heart (no sign of mercy and petty when it comes to own benefit/loss).
  • Being Materialistic.
  • Feeling Too Lazy To Do Good Deeds, e.g. Being Late For Salat
  • No Desire To Read The Quran.
  • Neglecting The Sunnah.
  • Having Mood Swings, For instance, Being Upset about petty things and bothered and irritated most of the time.
  • Not feeling anything when hearing verses from the Quran, for example when Allah warns us of punishments and His
  • promise of glad tidings.
  • Finding difficulty in remembering Allah and making dhikr.
  • Not feeling bad when things are done against the Shariah.
  • Desiring status and wealth.
  • Being mean and miserly, i.e. not wanting to part with wealth.
  • Feeling pleased when things are not progressing for others.
  • Not concerned with whether something is haram or halal.
  • Making fun of people who do simple good deeds, like cleaning the mosque.
  • Not feeling concerned about the situation of Muslims.
  • Not feeling the responsibility to do something to promote Islam.
  • Becoming engrossed and very involved with Dunya, worldly things, i.e. feeling bad only when losing something in terms of material wealth.
  • Becoming engrossed and obsessive about ourselves.

A Lost Sunnah, How The Prophet Behaved In His Home

A Lost Sunnah,
How the Prophet Behaved in his Home

Since childhood we men see our mothers and sisters working in the kitchen, doing the daily routine household chores of our home.

After we grow up, we behave in the same way and like the “King who enters his house (and does nothing), we start commanding things and start getting them done by the wife or the servant.

We only remember the ayat from the Quran wherein men are allowed to have 4 wives but easily forget how the Prophet behaved when he was in his home.

So what did Prophet do when he would spend time in his home. ?
Order everyone to clean the house? NO
Lie down on the bed and leave it as it is. NO
Order the nicest dishes to be prepared. NO
Eat and Sleep? NO

So what did Prophet do when he would spend time in his home?
The Apostle of Allah (sallallahu alayhi wa sallam) occupied himself at his home like a common man.

As Aishah relates, he used to clean his clothes, milk the sheep, and do his odd jobs. She also says that he would mend his clothes, repair his shoes and do similar other works.

When asked how the Prophet occupied himself at home, she replied, He used to keep himself busy with household chores and went out when the time for prayer came.

In another report related to her authority, she is reported to have said, The Prophet of Allah (sallallahu alayhi wa sallam) used to repair his shoes, mend his clothes, and occupied himself at home even as any of you occupy yourself.

Aishah relates, Allah’s Messenger (sallallahu alayhi wa sallam) was very softhearted, the kindliest of all. He laughed often and smiled.

Anas says that he had not seen a man who was more clement and nice to his household members than the Apostle of Allah.

It is related to the authority of Aishah that the Prophet (sallallahu alayhi wa sallam) said, The best of you is one who is most nice to his wife and children and I am the nicest among you.

Sunnahs Of Leaving A Meeting

Uttering the expiation (Kaffarah) of quitting a meeting “I honor Allah from all that is ascribed to Him, O Allah, all praises are for You, I testify that there is no worth worshipping but Allah, I repent and ask Allah for His forgiveness (narrated by Sunnah scholars)
Every day includes many meetings such as:

1- While eating daily meals you mostly speak with whom you’re eating with.

2- When you meet one of your friends or neighbors even if you both were standing.

3- When sitting with your classmates or work colleagues.

4- When sitting with your spouse and children chatting together.

5- While driving home with your spouse or friends.

6- While attending a lecture, a seminar, or a forum.

Look what you do by applying these Sunnahs you keep:

· Praising Allah several times, which keeps you always in contact with Allah.
· Repenting and asking for Allah’s forgiveness for whatever happens during those meetings.
· Testifying that there is no god but Allah.

The benefit of applying these sunnahs on a daily basis is forgiveness of whatever happens during those meetings with others.
Note: Arabic version of Duas is preferable.

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.