Sunnah of hastening the funeral processions

Death is a certainty that every soul will face, yet Islam guides us even in how we honor the deceased. Among these teachings is the command of the Prophet ﷺ to hasten the burial (Janazah) — a practice filled with mercy, wisdom, and spiritual depth. In this article, we explore…

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Sunan related to Wudu’ (Purification) Part-1

This article explores the Prophet Muhammad’s (Salla-Allaahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) guidance on Wudu’ – Takhleel (passing water between fingers), Al-Madmadah and Istinshaaq (thorough mouth and nose rinsing), Mas-ha (wiping the head), ear care, and even washing footwear during ablution. You will learn the proper methods, the wisdom behind each step, and practical tips to perform Wudu’ (Purification) like the Messenger of Allaah (Salla-Allaahu ‘alayhi wa sallam). (more…)

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Salatul-Awwabin

Anas (Radia-Allaahu ‘anhu) narrated that Allaah's Messenger (Salla-Allaahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) said: "The prayer of those who are repentant is offered when the young weaned camels feel the heat of the sun." [Reported by Muslim no. 748] "Al- Awwabun" is plural of "Awwab" which means returning to Allaah's obedience after…

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Abstaining from reciting the Qur’an when drowsy

Abu Hurairah (Radia-Allaahu ‘anhu) narrated that Allaah's Messenger (Salla-Allaahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) said: "If one of you gets up to pray at night and falters in his recitation of Qur'an (i.e. it becomes difficult to recite correctly), and does not know what he is saying, let him lie down." [Muslim…

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Mid-day naps, an abandoned Sunnah

'Qaylulah' is 'Mid-Day sleep.' As-San'ani in ‘Subulas-Salaam’ said: “Qaylulah is mid-day rest, even if it is not accompanied by sleep.” [End quote] The Fuqaha have differed about defining the time of the mid-day nap for Qaylulah. Some said - it is before Zawaal (i.e., the time when the sun reaches…

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Holding Fast to the Jama’ah

Arfajah ibn Shuraih Al-Ashja'i (Radia-Allaahu ‘anhu) narrated: “I saw the Prophet (Salla-Allaahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) on the pulpit addressing the people, and he (Salla-Allaahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) said: 'Shaytaan is with the one who splits away from the Jama'ah, running away with him.'" [An-Nasaa’i no. 4020 and authenticated by Al-Albaani…

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The Sunnah of Glorifying Allah Upon Encountering the Strange or Unfamiliar

Qudrah (Power and Ability) of Allaah has no bounds. Allaah (Ta’ala) says:  وَمَا كَانَ اللَّهُ لِيُعْجِزَهُ مِنْ شَيْءٍ فِي السَّمَاوَاتِ وَلَا فِي الْأَرْضِ ۚ إِنَّهُ كَانَ عَلِيمًا قَدِيرًا "Allaah is not such that anything in the heavens or in the earth escapes Him. Verily, He is All­Knowing, All­Omnipotent." [Surat Faatir…

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The Excellence of Taking Different Routes for Going to and Returning from Eid Prayer, Visiting the Sick, Hajj, Battles, Funerals, and Similar Occasions in Order to Increase the Places where Worship is Performed

Jabir (Radia-Allaahu ‘anhu) narrated, “On the day of Eid, the Prophet (Salla-Allaahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) (after offering the Eid prayer) would take a different route (on his way back) from that which he went.” [Al-Bukhaari, no. 986]. His saying, “take a different route” means he would go using one route…

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