Sunnats of greeting, handshake and embracing
20. Sunnats of greeting, handshake and embracing
1. When a Muslim meets another then they should greet with the Islamic greeting which is:
Asalaamu Alaikum Warahmatullaahi Wabarakaathuh
“Peace, mercy and blessings of Allah descend upon you”
That person who greets first without waiting for the other person to greet is closer to Allah. (Bukhari)
2. One should greet every Muslim, i.e. those who one knows and those who one does not know. (Ibid)
Note: Exceptions are that women are not expected to have to speak to non-mahram men.
3. It has been mentioned in the hadith of Bukhari and Muslim that once Rasulallah (Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam) passed by a group of children and he made salaam to them, hence we deduce that it is Sunnah to make salaam to children as well. (MuslimVol.2, pg. 214)
4. The young should always greet the elderly and the walking should always greet the sitting and the fewer should greet the many (Ibid)
5. To greet again the person from whom one has parted company, even if such a parting was only for a short while (Baihaqi)
6. To greet when entering or leaving the home (Whether one’s own house or that of another).
Allah is guaranteed for that person who greets and then enters his house. (Al-Adabul Mufrid)
Allah suffices for him during his life and after his death and Jannah shall be his abode.
7. One should greet loud enough for the one for whom the greeting is intended to. (Ibid)
8. If a third person’s greetings are conveyed to one, then it should be answered in the following manner:-
Wa Alaika Wa Alaihissalaam
“Peace be upon you and him”. (Abu Dawud)
9. Rasulallah (Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam) has said that the perfect way for one to greet is to shake hands. (Mishkaat)
10. Whilst shaking hands the following dua should be read:-
Yaghfirullaahu lanaa walakum. (Mishkaat)
11. Forgiveness for those who give salaam
Al-Bara' ibn Azib (RA) narrated that the Prophet (Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam) said: If two Muslims meet, shake hands, praise Allah, and ask Him for forgiveness, they will be forgiven. (Abu Dawood)
12. Both hands should be used in handshakes. It is not sufficient that ones fingers just touch the others but ones palms should be firmly grasped. However such pressure should not be applied that would cause pain or discomfort for the other.
13. Whenever the Sahaaba met, they shook hands with one another and on returning from a journey they used to embrace one other. (Attargheeb)
14. Women should also greet each other by shaking hands. (Baihaqi)
Note: - Males should NOT greet nor shake hands with a women. This ruling applies on those females one can marry. Hence it is permissible that one can greet and shake hands with ones mother, sister, daughter, aunt, granny, wife etc
15. Rasulallah (Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam) habit was to wait with the person meeting him until the person departed. Also he would not remove his hand from the person who was shaking it, until the other removed his. Rasulallah (Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam) also never turned his face away from anyone and if someone wanted to whisper something to him then he took his ear close to the speaker and did not depart until the speaker had completed what they were saying. (Nasai)
16. If Rasulallah (Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam) wished to call somebody whose name he did not know then he used to call out to him with the words: - “Yaa ibna abdullah”:- O Son of the Allah’s slave”.
17. End a Three Day Dispute with Salaams
Abu Hurayrah (RA) narrated that the Prophet (Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam) said: It is not allowable for a believer to keep from a believer for more than three days. If three days pass, he should meet him and give him a salutation, and if he replies to it they will both have shared in the reward; but if he does not reply he will bear his sin (according to Ahmad's version) and the one who gives the salutation will have come forth from the sin of keeping apart. (Abu Dawood 4894)
18. Greeting during Eid
Jabyr ibn Nufayr (RA) said:'When the companions of Allah's Messenger (Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam) met on the day of eid, they would say to each other, 'Taqaballahu minna wa mink (May Allah accept from us and you)." [Al Mahamiliyyat; hasan isnad; see Fath ul Bari 2:446]
19. Most miserly person is one who is miserly with greetings
Abu Hurraira (RA) said, "The most miserly of all people is one who is miserly with greetings. The weakest of all people is a person who is weak in [making] du'a (supplication prayer).” (Bukhari's Book of Manners #1046)
20. Giving Salaam is one of the best acts
Abdullah bin 'Umar (RA) said: A man asked the Prophet (Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam) , "What is the best act of Islam?" He said, "To feed others and to give greetings of Salaam (peace) to those whom you know and to those whom you do not know.” (Al-Bukhari, Muslim 1/65)
Acting upon the Sunnah makes a person the beloved of Allah Ta’ala. That is why one should act upon it punctually.
21. If one of the People of the Scripture (i.e. Christians and Jews) greets you saying As-Salaamu 'alaykum, then say (to him): وعليكم
Wa 'alaykum
And upon you. (Al-Bukhari, Muslim 4/1705)
Sunnah’s regarding hospitality to guests
21. Sunnah’s regarding hospitality to guests
This section is split into three categories:
A) Sunnah’s regarding the unexpected guest:
1. One should avoid going to another's house at meal times. Rasulallah (Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam)has mentioned in hadith that it is forbidden to take part in a meal of another without being invited to do so. However it is permissible and a sunnah to go to the house of ones true friend without an invitation and to partake of meals there.
2. One may place before an unexpected visitor whatever one has available by way of food. However one should not take a loan to obtain provisions for such visitor.
3. Rasulallah (Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam)has said that it is a major sin to regard that which the host offers as little and for the host to feel it low to offer it to one’s guest.
B) Sunnah’s regarding the invited guest:
1. The host should invite ONLY pious people and not sinners as they may spread wrong and sin.
2. Special meals should be prepared for the first day. (Bukhari)
3. A guest may be entertained and shown hospitality for a period of three days. Beyond the three days would be charity. (Bukhari)
4. A guest should not inconvenience the guest by overstaying. (Bukhari)
5. A guest who does not accept an invitation has disobeyed Allah and his Rasul (Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam)unless non acceptance is within the boundaries of Shari’at. (Abu Dawud)
C) Sunnah’s regarding both the unexpected and invited guests:
1. Even though ones host does not treat him with honour and respect, when he is a guest at the host’s house then he must always treat the host with due respect and honour, should he be a guest at his house. (Tirmidhi)
2. If a host were to ask his guest to make a choice then the easier of the options should be chosen.
3. A guest must not request anything that will cause inconvenience to the host
4. A guest must not inconvenience his host by overstaying. (Bukhari)
5. The host must respect and honour his guest. (Bukhari)
6. A guest should be seen off at ones door. (Ibn Majah)
7. A dinner guests invocation for his host:
Allaahumma baarik lahum feemaa razaqtahum, waghfir lahum warhamhum.
O Allah, bless them in what You have provided for them, and forgive them and have mercy on them. (Muslim 3/1615)
Sunnah’s of Majlis (Gathering)
23. Sunnah’s of Majlis (Gathering)
1. Almighty Allah should be remembered in every gathering and in every Majlis (Gathering) and to recite durood shareef at least once. (Hisnul Hasin)
2. One should sit in any place in a gathering.
3. It is not permissible for a person to sit in a gathering between two people without their permission. (Tirmidhi)
4. It is incorrect to remove someone from his seat and to sit in his place. (Bukhari)
5. To sit close together and not far apart. (Abu Dawud)
6. If any person comes into a gathering, then out of respect for him to move a bit to give him some space in order for him to sit down. This shall make the newcomer feel welcomed and accepted. It is therefore a sunnah even if there is place in the gathering. (Baihaqi)
7. If there are 3 people in a gathering, it is wrong for 2 of them to talk in a language not understood by the other person. (Bukhari)
8. When Rasulallah (Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam)intended to leave any gathering in which he participated then he would recite Asthaghfaar (asking for forgiveness) 10 to 15 times. (Ibn Sunni)
9. In one narration the Asthaghfaar was the following:
Asthaghfirullah halladhee laa ilaaha illahuwal hayyul qayyoomu wa athoobu ilayh
“I seek forgiveness of Allah, there is no deity worth of worship besides him, who is alive and every lasting and I turn towards Him”.
10. A’isha (RA) said: "Allah's Messenger (Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam)did not sit in a gathering, and did not recite the Qur'an, and did not perform any prayer without concluding by saying:
Subhaanallaahi wabihamdihee subhaanakallaahumma wa bi hamdika wa ash hadu allaah ilaa ha illa antha asthagh firuka wa athoobu ilayk
“Glory be to Allah and Praise be to Him. Oh Allah I glorify you and praise you and testify that there is none worthy of worship but You and I seek Your forgiveness and I turn to You”. It is also said to be a means of forgiveness when recited before leaving a gathering. (Abu Dawud, Ibn Majah, An-Nisaa’i)
Sunnah’s of visiting the Sick
24. Sunnah’s of visiting the Sick
1. There are great rewards in visiting the sick. Rasulallah (Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam)has said that whoever visits the sick person in the morning then 70,000 angels shall be invoking mercy of Allah on the visitor and whosoever visits a sick person in the evening the 70,000 angels will make dua for the person for mercy until the morning and he shall also have a garden in Jannah. (Mishkaat)
According to al-Tirmidhi (2008), the Messenger of Allah (Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam) said: “Whoever visits a sick person or visits a brother in Islam, a caller cries out to him: ‘May you be happy, may your walking be blessed, and may you occupy a dignified position in Paradise’.”
2. When visiting the sick one should first greet him and then enquire about his health.
3. One should not visit the sick for long (Overstay such visit) (Baihaqi)
4. One should always encourage the sick person and be careful not to speak of things which may cause despair and loss of hope. (Tirmidhi)
5. One should recite the following dua when in the presence of the patient:
Laa ba' sa thahooran insha allaah
“Do not be afraid if Allah wills this will be atonement for ones sins.” (Bukhari)
6. And to also make the following dua for the patient: (Repeat it 7 times):
Asalallaahal adheema rabbal arshil adheemi ayyashfeek
“I ask Allah the Great, who is the sustainer of the Great Throne to give you “Shifa”- Cure”. (At-Tirmidhi, Abu Dawud)
Benefit: Rasulallah (Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam)has said that whenever a Muslim visits a Muslim patient and reads the above dua seven times then the patient will definitely recover from his illness except such illness which shall result in death. (Ahmad and Abu Dawood, 3106)
7. If it is possible then one should take a gift for the patient and if need be assist financially, since Rasulallah (Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam)has said that the best person is he who benefits mankind.
8. Even when visiting the sick one’s intention should be ONLY to seek the pleasure of Allah as is with ANY good that one does.
9. One should not force the sick person to eat or drink. (Mishkaat)
10. It is forbidden to make Taweez against Shari’at for example a taweez to create friction between husband and wife. Similarly jadu (witchcraft) is also forbidden in Islam and against the Sunnah. (Mishkaat)
11. To request the patient to make dua as the dua’s of the sick are readily accepted. (Baihaqi)
12. A sick person’s dua is like that of the angels (Ibn Majah)
13. Whosoever reads the following dua upon seeing another afflicted with sickness or difficulty shall himself be saved from it inshallah.
Alhamdulillaahilladhee aafaanee mimmab thlaa ka bihee wa faddwalanee alaa katheerimmimman khalaqa thaf dweela
“All praise is due to Allah who has saved me from that with which He afflicted you and gave me excellence over most of whom He created”. (Mishkaat)
14. The reward for visiting the sick: When a man goes to visit his sick Muslim brother, he walks along a path of Paradise until he sits, and when he sits he is cloaked in mercy. If he comes in the morning, seventy thousand angels pray for him until evening, and if he comes in the evening, seventy thousand angels pray for him until morning. (At-Tirmidhi, Ibn Majah, Ahmad)
15. Invocations of the terminally ill:
Allaahum-maghfir lee warhamnee wa 'alhiqnee bir-rafeeqil-'a'laa.
O Allah, forgive me and have mercy upon me and join me with the highest companions (in Paradise). (Al-Bukhari7/10, Muslim 4/1893)
As Rasulallah (Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam)was dying, he dipped his hands in water and wiped his face saying:
Laa 'ilaaha 'illallaahu 'inna lilmawti lasakaraatin.
There is none worthy of worship but Allah, surely death has agonies. (Al-Bukhari)
16. Invocation for when tragedy strikes:
'Innaa lillaahi wa 'innaa 'ilayhi raaji'oon, Allaahumma'-jurni fee museebatee wa 'akhliflee khayran minhaa.
We are from Allah and unto Him we return. O Allah take me out of my plight and bring to me after it something better. (Muslim 2/632)
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26. Sunnah’s of drink
1. To recite بِسْمِ اللَّهِ Bismillah- “In the name of Allah”- before drinking and الْحَمْدُ لِلَّهِ Alhamdulillah- All praise be to Allah”- after drinking (Bukhari, Tirmidhi)
2. Drink with the right hand as Shaythaan drinks with the left hand. (Muslim)
3. Sit and drink as it is forbidden to drink whilst standing (Muslim)
4. To stand and drink Zamzam water and water left over after making Wudhu (Tirmidhi)
Note: It is far better to sit whilst drinking but Zamzam should be drank standing
5. Drink in three breathes (Sips) and after each sip take away utensil from mouth. (Muslim, Tirmidhi)
6. Avoid drinking from the side of the utensil which is chipped (Abu Dawud)
7. Do not drink directly from the chipped, the spout of a jug or from any such utensil from which the water gushes out very quickly (causing one to choke) or from such a utensil in which there is a possibility that a snake or scorpion etc. may have crept in. (Bukhari, Muslim)
8. The person who serves others should himself take last. (Tirmidhi)
9. After drinking from the utensil if the water is to be passed then let it be passed from the right who will pass it to his right and the procedure will continue till the end (Bukhari, Muslim)
Note: The same sequence can be applied when passing around Tea or anything else
10. The following dua to be recited after drinking Milk:
اللَّهُمَّ بَارِكْ لَنَا فِيهِ وَزِدْنَا مِنْهُ
Allaahummah baarik lanaa feehi wazid lanaa minhu
Oh Allah grant us abundance in it (The Milk) and increase it for us. (Tirmidhi, Abu Dawud)
After drinking water the following should be recited:
Alhamdu lillaahiladhee saqaana ‘adhban foraathan birahmathihee walam yaj’alhoo milhan ujaajan bidhunu binaa
All praise is due to Allah who gave us fresh, sweet water to drink through his mercy and did not make it salty or bitter due to our sins.(Roohul Ma’ani, pg.149, 27th chapter)
11. To use water that has been kept overnight providing that it had been covered. (Bukhari)
12. Rasulallah (Sallallahu Alaihi wasallam) had a wooden cup which had on its exterior a metal and he used to drink liquids from this. In another narration Rasulallah also had a glass cup. (Nashrut tib)
13. Not to drink from a big container for e.g. water jug, bottle etc but rather from a tumbler or cup.
14. Rasulallah (Sallallahu Alaihi wasallam)has forbidden the use of gold and silver utensils (Bukhari)
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27. Praying Zuhr Salah
1. A male should pray their Dhuhr Salah at the Masjid unless he has a valid excuse.
2. Once Wudhu is made in the Sunnah way then one should offer 2 Rak’ahs Nafil Salah with complete humility, devotion and sincerity and inshallah the minor sins of the worshipper should be forgiven (Tirmidhi)
Note: As mentioned earlier with regard to Fajr Salah then care should be taken to follow all of the Sunnah of Wudhu, leaving the house and proceeding to the Masjid, Entering the Masjid and sitting in it, straightening the rows whilst reading Salah with Jamaat.
3. Virtues of the Four Rak’ahs Sunnah of Zuhr
The Prophet (Sallallahu Alaihi wasallam)is reported to have said: Whoever performs the four rakaats before and after the Zuhr salaat with constancy, Allah Ta'ala makes the fire of Hell haraam (forbidden) for him. [Mishkaat, p. 104; Tirmidhi, Abu Dawud, Nasai, Ibn Majah]
The Prophet (Sallallahu Alaihi wasallam)is reported to have said: after the worshipper prays the four rakaats of Zuhr salaat, the doors of heaven are opened, i.e. the salaat becomes accepted by Allah, and the cause of its acceptance comes down on the worshipper as rays of mercy. [Mishkaat, p. 104]
4. If one arrives for Jamaat late when the Jamaat has risen then one should not run but walk briskly to join with the Jamaat. (Tirmidhi)
5. Those who are more learned in the laws relating to Salah should stand behind the Imaam. (Tirmidhi)
6. It has been narrated that Rasulallah (Sallallahu Alaihi wasallam)read Salah on a carpet, chatai (Thin may made of straws and or the sand of the earth. (Tirmidhi)
7. Salah read on the sand or earth is better than read on a straw mat. Salah read on straw mat is better than read on a Mussallah (Material) or carpet. (Sharhi- Niqayah)
28. Taking a Short nap (Qayloolah) after Dhuhr
28. Taking a Short nap (Qayloolah) after Dhuhr
1. If one is not occupied then one can fulfil a very beneficial sunnah which is to take a short nap before or after Zuhr which should not be more than 30 minutes.
2. This is the sunnah: to take a nap before or after Zuhr time; a sunnah which our righteous Ulama take very seriously, as it is one of the tested means that assist in getting up for night vigil (tahajjud) prayer.
3. It is stated in al-Fatawa al-Hindiyya (also known as Alamgiriyya),“It is recommended to take the noon nap (Qayloolah), because the Prophet said, “Take the noon nap, for the Shaytaan does not nap.” (Tabarani (Awsat)) This was mentioned in al-Ghiyathiyya.” [5.372]
Sunnat’s regarding entering the house
31. Sunnat’s regarding entering the house
1. To recite any Dhikr whilst entering ones home. (Muslim)
2. Enter the home with the right foot and Recite the following:
Allãhumma inni as’aluka khayral mawliji wa khayral makhraji, bismillâh walajnâ wa bismillâhi kharajnâ wa-alallahi rabbinâ tawakkalnâ.
O Allah, I beg of you the blessing of entering and leaving With Allah‘s name do we enter and with Allah’s name do we leave, and upon Allah, our Lord, do we rely. (Abu Dawud)
Also recite:
"بِسْمِ اللهِ وَلَجْنَا، وَ بِسْمِ اللهِ خَرَجْنَا، وَعَلَى رَبِّنَا تَوَكَّلْنَا".
Bismillaahi walajnaa, wa bismillaahi kharajnaa, wa 'alaaRabblnaa tawakkalnaa
In the Name of Allah we enter, in the Name of Allah we leave, and upon our Lord we depend [then say Asalaamu 'Alaikum to those present]. (Abu Dawud 4/325)
3. To greet those present at home with the Islamic greeting whether it be parents, wife, children etc (Abu Dawud)
4. To announce ones arrival at home by knocking or coughing etc (Nisaa’i)
Note: Reason being that incase one enters home or room where ones family member maybe sitting in an embarrassing position etc.
5. One should not sleep before praying Isha Salah (Mishkaat)
This may cause one missing Isha Salah with Jamaat or even miss it altogether if one ends up sleeping throughout the night.
Note: One should spend this time in the evening teaching children about Islam and doing taleem (Teaching) at home even if it’s for a short while as this will bring peace and blessings into the house.
Sunnah’s of Dua (Supplication)
33. Sunnah’s of Dua (Supplication)
1. To abstain from haraam (forbidden) food, clothing and earnings. (Muslim, Tirmidhi)
2. To make Dua with sincerity. In other words, one should firmly believe that nobody but Allah Ta’ala will fulfil his objectives. (Hakim)
3. One should perform a good deed prior to making the Dua & he should mention this during the course of the Dua. For e.g. He should say, “O Allah! I had performed so & so deed solely for Your pleasure. O Allah! accept my Dua due to the barkah (blessings) of that deed.” (Muslim, Tirmidhi, Abu Dawud).
4. To make Dua whilst one is Paak & clean. (Tirmidhi, Abu Dawud, Ibn Majah, Nasai, Ibn Hibbaan, Mustadrak).
5. To make Wudhu before the Dua (All six major hadith collections)
6. To face the Qiblah (All six major hadith collections)
7. To sit as in the Tashahhud position (Abu Awanah)
8. To praise Allah Ta’ala at the beginning as well as at the end of Dua (All six major hadith collections)
9. To convey Durood upon Rasulallah (Sallallahu Alaihi wasallam) at the beginning as well as the end. (Abu Dawud, Musnad-Ahmad)
10. To spread out both the hands. (Tirmidhi, Mustadrak)
11. To raise both the hands up to the shoulders (Abu Dawud, Musnad-Ahmad)
Note: The hands should be raised to the shoulders in front forming a bowl shape with a slight gap between the palms/hands
12. To sit with humility and respect. (Muslim, Abu Dawud, Tirmidhi, Abu Dawud)
13. To mention ones helplessness and dependence. (Tirmidhi)
14. To abstain from raising the eyes towards the sky whilst making Dua (Muslim)
15. To mention the Asmaal-Husnaa (the names of Allah Ta’ala) and the sublime qualities Of Allah Ta’ala. (Ibn Hibbaan and Mustadrak)
16. To abstain from ceremonies rhyming of the Dua phrases (Bukhari)
17. To abstain from saying the Dua in a "sing-song" tone if the Dua is in a poetic form (Hisnul Hasin)
18. One should make Dua through the medium of the Ambiyaa (alayhimus-salaam) and other Pious servants. (For e.g. He should say. O Allah! Accepts my Dua through The good offices of these saintly people). (Bukhari, Bazaar, Hakim)
19. To make the Dua in a soft voice (All six major hadith collections on the authority if Abu Musa)
20. To utter the Dua phrases transcribed from Rasulallah (Sallallahu Alaihi wasallam) because Rasulallah (Sallallahu Alaihi wasallam) didn’t leave out a single need of the Deen nor of the dunya whilst teaching us how to make Dua (Abu Dawud, Nasai)
21. To make a Dua that encompasses most of the needs of Deen and the dunya. (Abu Dawud)
22. To make Dua in favour of oneself first, thereafter ones parents and to include the other Muslims in the Dua as well (Muslim)
23. If the Imam is making Dua, he should not make Dua for himself only but he should Include all the congregants in the Dua (Abu Dawud, Tirmidhi, and Ibn Majah)
24. Abu Dawud narrates that Rasulallah (Sallallahu Alaihi wasallam) Said: “the Imam, who makes Dua for himself only, has betrayed the people." In other words, the Imam should not Make a Dua that is restricted to him alone. For e.g. He should not say, "O Allah! cure my son." or "O Allah! Return my lost item." etc. but he should make a Dua that includes the entire congregation for e.g. He may say "O Allah! Forgive us and have mercy upon us."
25. To make Dua with firm conviction (for e.g. he should not say: "O Allah! If you wish fulfil so and so task of mine." (All six major hadith collections)
26. To make Dua with enthusiasm & yearning. (Ibn Hibban & Abu Awanah).
27. As far as possible endeavour to bring about a "presence of heart and mind" and cherish a high hope of the Dua being accepted. (Hakim)
28. To make Dua repeatedly. (Bukhari, Muslim)
29 This repetition should be at least thrice (Abu Dawud)
Note: One may repeat the Dua thrice in none sitting or he may repeat it on three different occasions. The "repetition of the Dua" can be interpreted in both ways.
30. To make Dua earnestly and insistently. (Nasai, Hakim, Abu Awanah)
31. To abstain from making Dua of severing family ties or other sins. (Muslim, Tirmidhi)
32. Avoid making Dua’s of pre-determined and fixed things (for e.g. woman should not make a dua of being transformed into a man or a tall person shouldn't make Dua saying "O Allah! Make me short." etc) (Nasai).
Note: The dua should be made for permissible things.
33. Don't Make Dua for impossible things. (Bukhari)
34. Don't make a Dua in which you ask Allah Ta’ala to confine His mercy to yourself Only (Bukhari, Abu Dawud, Nasai, and Ibn Majah)
35. Ask only Allah Ta’ala alone for all your needs. Do not depend upon His creations. (Tirmidhi/Ibn Hibbaan)
36. The one making the Dua as well as the person listening to it, both should say Ameen at the end. (Bukhari, Muslim, Abu Dawud, Nasai)
37. Rub both hands over the face at the termination of the Dua (Abu Dawud, Tirmidhi, Ibn Hibbaan, Majah, and Hakim)
38. Don't be impatient over the acceptance of Dua’s. In other words, don't say: "I've made Dua repeatedly but to no avail." (Bukhari, Muslim, Abu Dawud, Nasai, Ibn Majah)
39. Try to cry whilst making dua to Allah as he attends to his servants quicker when they are crying with meekness and humility just as a mother tends to her baby quickly when it cries out for its mother. If one cannot cry then one must at least try and simulate the act of crying.
Note: The dua should be concluded with Durood and Ameen.
40. When dua’s are answered Rasulallah (Sallallahu Alaihi wasallam) has taught us to be thankful and appreciative by saying:-
Alhamdulillaahilladhee be ‘izzathihee wa jalaa lihee tha thimmuswaaleehaath
“Praise be to Allah that good works have been accomplished by his Power and Glory.” (Hakim)
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39. Dua’s for difficulties, hardships and grief
1. When Rasulallah (Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam) experienced any difficulties: then he read the following dua:
Alhamdulillaahilladhee bini’imathihee thathimmuswaali haath
“All praise is due to Allah by whose grace good things reach their end”.
2. Also the following dua:
Allaahumma laa sahla 'illaa maal ja'altahu sahlan wa 'Anta taj'alul-hazna 'ithaa shi'ta sahlan.
O Allah, there is no ease other than what You make easy. If You please You ease sorrow. (Ibn Hibban in his Sahih (no. 2427) and Ibn As- Sunni (no. 351)
3. حَسْبُنَا اللَّهُ وَنِعْمَ الْوَكِيلُ
Hasbunallaahu wa ni’imal wakeel
"Allah is sufficient for us and He is the Best Guardian". (Quran, Surah Al-Imraan)
4. اللَّهُ اللَّهُ رَبِّي لَا أُشْرِكُ بِهِ شَيْئَاً
Allaahu Allaahu rabbee laa ushriku bihee shay aa
"Allah is my Lord, I do not ascribe anything unto Him". (Hisnul Hasin from Abu Dawood)
5. يَا حَيُّ يَا قَيُّومُ بِرَحْمَتِكَ أَسْتَغِيثُ
Yaa hayyu yaa Qayyoomu birahmathika ashagheeth
"O Alive and everlasting One, I beseech You by Your mercy". (Mustadrak Hakim)
6. إِنِّي كُنْتُ مِنَ الظَّالِمِينَلَا إِلَهَ إِلَّا أَنْتَ سُبْحَانَكَ
Laa ilaaha illa antha Subhaanaka innee kunthu minadhaalimeen
"O Allah, there is none worthy of worship besides You. You are Pure, definitely I have oppressed my soul by sinning".
The Qur'an states that these words were recited when Yunus (A.S.) called upon Allah from the belly of the fish. Prophet Mohammad (Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam) stated in a hadith that when any Muslim makes this dua via these words to Allah, then Allah surely accepts his duas. (Tirmidhi etc)
7. It is stated in a hadith that:
لَا حَوْلَ وَلَا قُوَّةَ إِلَّا بِاللَّهِ
La hawla walaa Quwatha illah billah
Is the medicine for 99 ailments, the least of which is depression. (Baihaqi in Dawatul Kubra)
It means that these words are so beneficial and useful that big/great grievances, depression and sorrow are easily removed in its stride.
8. Abdullah bin Abbas (RA) narrates that Prophet Mohammad (Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam)stated that if a person constantly makes "Astaghfar", then Allah removes every difficulty, frees him from every sorrow and makes a means for him to receive sustencance from places that he never thought of. (Mishkat from Ahmad)
9. When Rasulallah (Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam) was in a difficult situation: then he would say:
Alhamdulillaahi ‘alaa kulli haal
“Praise be to Allah in all circumstances”. (Hakim)
10. Dua’s for any anguish experienced:
Laa 'ilaaha 'illallaahul-'Adheemul-Haleem, laa 'ilaaha 'illallaahu Rabbul-'Arshil-'Adheem, laa 'ilaaha 'illallaahu Rabbus-samaawaati wa Rabbul-'ardhi wa Rabbul-'Arshil-Kareem .
There is none worthy of worship but Allah the Mighty, the Forbearing. There is none worthy of worship but Allah, Lord of the Magnificent Throne. There is none worthy of worship but Allah, Lord of the heavens and Lord of the earth, and Lord of the Noble Throne. (Al-Bukhari 8/154, Muslim 4/2092)
Allaahumma rahmataka 'arjoo falaa takilnee 'ilaa nafsee tarfata 'aynin, wa 'aslih lee sha'nee kullahu, laa'ilaaha 'illaa 'Anta.
O Allah , I hope for Your mercy . Do not leave me to myself even for the blinking of an eye (i.e. a moment) . Correct all of my affairs for me . There is none worthy of worship but You. (Abu Dawud 4/324, Ahmad 5/42)
Laa 'ilaaha 'illaa 'Anta subhaanaka 'innee kuntu minadh-dhaalimeen .
There is none worthy of worship but You, glory is to You. Surely, I was among the wrongdoers. (At-Tirmidhi 5/529)
11. When Rasulallah (Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam) had any worries: he read the following:
Allaahu Allaahu rabbee laa ushriku bihee shay aa
“Verily Allah is my Rabb, I do not ascribe any partner unto him.”
11. At the time of grief: Rasulallah took his beard in his hands and looked at it. (Shirazi)
12. When any hardship befell on Rasulallah (Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam) : he used to lift his head to the sky and say:
سُبْحَانَ اللهِ الْعَظِيْمِ
Subhaanallaahil Adheem
“Purity belongs to Allah”. (Tirmidhi)
13. If anger overcame Rasulallah (Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam): whilst he was standing then he would sit down and if anger overcame him whilst sitting then he used to lie down (In order that the anger subsided). (Ibn Abiddunya)
14. Worldly loss: would never anger Rasulallah (Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam)but if there was anything said or done against the Shari’at (laws of Allah) then it would anger him greatly.
15. When tragedy strikes then say:
'Innaa lillaahi wa 'innaa 'ilayhi raaji'oon, Allaahumma'-jurni fee museebatee wa 'akhliflee khayran minhaa.
We are from Allah and unto Him we return. O Allah take me out of my plight and bring to me after it something better. (Muslim 2/632)