Sunnats Of Travelling
Sunnats September 30th, 2009
1. As far as possible, there should be at least two people together when undertaking any journey. Travelling alone should be avoided. However, in extreme necessity there is no harm. ( Fathul-Baari-Vol- 6,pg. 53)
2. When one has placed one’s foot in the stirrup of one’s conveyance and is about to mount it, one should say ( 
). (Tirmidhi)
3. After settling down on the conveyance say: (
) thrice and thereafter recite the following dua:
(Muslim , Tirmidhi)
Trans: Glory be to the one who has subjugated this for us whereas we were not able to subjugate it on our own. And we will certainly be returning to our Lord.
4. Thereafter recite the following dua:
(Muslim , Hisne Haseen)
Trans: O Allah make this journey easy for us and shorten the length of the journey as well. O Allah, You are our companion on this journey and the Protector of our household. O Allah, I seek Your protection from the hardship of travel, from witnessing a terrible sight and from finding an evil condition having befallen my family, wealth and children upon my return.
5. When the need arises to stop along the way, the Sunnat is to move to the side of the road. Do not camp in the middle of the road whereby the paths of others are blocked and they experience inconvenience thereby. (Muslim- Vol.2, pg.144)
6. When ascending any high place one should say 
(Bukhari- pg. 420)
7. When descending to any place, one should say 
(Bukhari)
8. Note: It is mentioned in Mirqaat that this is a Sunnat of travelling. However, when one is ascending the stairs of his house or Masjid, then he should begin with his right foot and say even though it is only one stair. At the time of descending, begin with the left leg and recite although it is only a small decline. There is hope that one will recieve the reward of practising on a Sunnat. Mulla Ali Qari (
) has mentioned the wisdom in saying at the time of ascension, that although apperently we are going higher but O Allah ! we are not high. Highness and greatness are only for you. While descending, a person says because we are low and O Allah! You are free from lowness.
9. When the town of one’s destination comes into view, then recite this dua:
Trans: O Allah, grant us barakah (blessings) from this town. When entering the town recite this dua.
Trans: O Allah, grant us sustenance of this place. Make us beloved to the people of this place and make the pious people of this place beloved to us.
10. Rasullulah (
) has mentioned that when the purpose for which one had undertaken the journey has been accomplished, one should return home immediately. It is not advisable to remain on a journey for no reason. (Bukhari-pg.421)
11. When returning after many days from a lengthy journey, and one arrives home when a great portion of the night has passed, then he should not immediately enter his home. Rather it is better to go the next morning. (Mishkaat, pg.339)
12. If the family is aware of your late arrival and is expecting you, then there is no harm in going home immediately. (Mirkaat- Vol.7,pg.338 )
13. By practising these Sunnats one will recieve the benefits in this world and the Hereafter.
14. It is forbidden to take a dog along on the journey or to keep bells, since Shaytaan follows such a person and the blessings of the journey are lost.(Muslim- Vol.1, pg.202)
15. Upon returning from a journey, it is Sunnat to first go to the Masjid, perform two raakats of Salaah and thereafter enter the home. (Mishkaat)
16. When returning from a journey recite this dua:
(Muslim,Tirmidhi)
Trans: “We are returning (home) with repentence, utmost humility and praising our Lord.”
Source: Beautiful Sunnah of Beloved Nabi (saw) | Urdu: Pyare Nabi (saw) ki pyari sunnatain
Tags: Sunnah, sunnah travelling, sunnat, sunnat travelling
Sunnats When Treating And Visiting The Sick
Sunnats May 27th, 2009
1. It is Sunnat to take medication and undergo treatment during an illness. However, one should depend only on Allah Ta’ala for the cure.
2. It is Sunnat to treat an illness with kalunji (black seed ) and honey. (Bukhari- chapter on medicine) Rasulullah () said that Allah has placed cure in these two things. There are many Ahadith narrated in praise of kalunji and honey.
3. During treatment one should avoid those things which aggravate the illness.
4. It is Sunnat to visit one’s sick brother. Nabi () said:
(Bukhari) “Visit the sick”.
Hazrat Jaabir (
) narrates:
“I became sick. Nabi (
) came to visit me”. (Bukhari)
5. After visiting the sick it is Sunnat to leave quickly (Mishkaat). It should not happen that the patient or his family is inconvenienced in any way by your remaining there for a long time.
6. To console the patient in any way possible is Sunnat. For example one should say to him that Insha- Allah you will recover very quickly, Allah Ta’ala is the Most Powerful. One should not say such things which will instil fear in the sick person. (Mishkaat, pg. 137)
7. When visiting the sick one should say the following:
Trans: Do not become worried as this sickness will be a means of cleaning you from your sins, if Allah Ta’ala wishes.
Thereafter recite this seven times for his recovery:
Trans: I ask Allah Ta’ala who is All Powerful and the Lord of the Great Throne that He grants you recovery. Rasulullah () has stated that by reading this dua seven times the sick person will be cured. However, if the time of his death has approached than nothing can delay that. (Mishkaat- pg. 135, Abu Dawood- Vol.2, pg. 86)
Source: Beautiful Sunnah of Beloved Nabi (saw)
Tags: sick, Sunnah, visiting sick
Sunnats Upon Awakening
Sunnats February 26th, 2009
1. Immediately upon awakening rub the face and the eyes with both the palms in order to remove the effects of sleep. ( Shamaaile Tirmidhi )
2. When the eyes open in the morning recite this dua:
Trans: All praise is due to Allah who brought us to life after having granted us death and to Him will we be resurrected. (Bukhari, Abu Dawood, Muslim)
3. When awakening from sleep cleanse the mouth with a Miswaak. (Musnad Ahmad, Abu Dawood- pg.8 )
4. The use of the Miswaak should be repeated when making Wudhu. Using the Miswaak upon awakening is a separate Sunnat . (Bazlul Majhood,“Commentary of Abu Dawood” Vol.1 pg.35 )
5. When wearing one’s trousers, first put on the right leg, then the left one. When putting on a kurta or shirt, first put on the right sleeve and then the left one. The same procedure should be followed when wearing a vest. When wearing a shoe, first put on the right shoe. When removing any garment or shoe, first remove the left, then the right.This is the sunnat method when removing any garment from the body (Bukhari, Tirmidhi “ the chapter on clothing” and Shamaaile Tirmidhi )
6. Before immersing the hands into any utensils, wash them thrice thoroughly. ( Tirmidhi - Vol. 1, pg. 13).
Sunnat Of Miswaak
Quotes, Sunnats November 26th, 2008
1. It is sunnat to use the Miswaak at the time of every Wudhu. (Abu Dawood, Vol. 1, pg 8 (at. Targheeb wat Tarheeb)
2. The sunnat method of holding the Miswaak according to what Hazrat Abdullah Ibne Mas’ood (
) has narrated is as follows:
Place the small finger of the right hand below the Miswaak. Place the thumb below the head of the Miswaak. The remaining three fingers will be placed above. (Shami- Vol. 1, pg 85)
Source: Beautiful Sunnah of Beloved Nabi (saw) | Urdu: Pyare Nabi (saw) ki pyari sunnatain
Istikharah
Sunnats July 13th, 2008
It is narrated from Hazrat Jaabir () that Rasulullah (
) used to teach us the dua of istikharah for important matters in the same manner as he used to teach us the Surahs of the Qur’aan.
He () used to say, ”When you intend doing any important work, then read two rakaats nafl salaat and thereafter read this dua.” (which is mentioned below) [Bukhari-pg. 944]
Rasulullah () once remarked to Anas () “O Anas! When you are undecided with regards to any matter, then seek counsel from your Rabb and do this seven times. Thereafter, whatever decision prevails in your heart regard it to be beneficial.” [Shaami-Vol.1, pg. 507]
Note: It is not necessary that one sees a dream or hears a voice. Asking another person to make Istikhaarah on one’s behalf is not substantiated from any hadith. To make Mashwarah (consultation) with someone else is Sunnah.
Tags: consultation, dua, Istikhara, Istikharah, mashwarah, nafl salaat, Sunnah
A Few Important Teachings Of Deen
Preparation for Death, Sunnats June 29th, 2008
Whomsoever has obeyed Rasulullah (
) has (in reality) obeyed Allah Ta’ala. ( Para-5, Ruku.8 )
1. Rasulullah () is reported to have said:
“The one who does not show mercy to our young and does not respect our old, nor does he advise people to do good and prevent them from doing evil is not from amongst us.” (Tirmidhi)
2. “Anyone who causes harm to wealth or body or any Muslim brother or decieves him is accursed.” (Tirmidhi)
3. “Live in the world like a traveler.” (Bukhari Sharief)
4. “A true Muslim is one whom other Muslims are safe from the harm of his tongue and hand.” (Bukhari)
5. “The punishment for the disobedience towards parents afflicts one in this world as well.”(Mishkaat Sharief)
6. “Appreciate five things before five.” (Tirmidhi)
a. Youth before old age.
b. Good health before sickness.
c. Prosperity before poverty.
d. Free time before becoming pre-occupied.
e. Life before death.
Source: Beautiful Sunnah of Beloved Nabi (saw) By Hazrat Maulana Shah Hakeem Muhammad Akhtar Sahab (db)
Tags: Bukhari, life before death, Rasulullah, Sunnah, true muslim
Book: Adaab e Ishq e Rasool (S.A.W)
Book Reviews, Love of Prophet (saw), Sunnats, Tasawwuf April 27th, 2008
Recently published book ‘Adaab e Ishq e Rasool (
)‘, by Hazrat Aqdas Maulana Shah Hakeem Muhammad Akhtar Sahab (
) is added to our online books section.
This book is a written conversion of hazrat wala’s famous bayan
Rabi Awal aur Haqiqi Ishq e Rasool ().
Tags: Ishq Nabi, Ishq Rasool, Rabi Awal
