Following the Sunnah

[alhamdulilaah]

Following the Sunnah (the Prophet [Salla Allahu Aleihi Wassalam] 's Path)

​

Defination of the Sunnah

of the
Messenger of Allah [Salla Allahu Aleihi Wassalam]

​

​

1.The dictionary meaning of Sunnah is way or road (whether good or bad).

Abu Juhaifa [Radi Allahu anhu : May Allah be pleased with him] transmits that the Messenger of Allah [Salla Allahu Aleihi Wassalam] stated: Whoever starts a good act and thereafter it was acted upon then the person who started the act will be rewarded along with others who have been acting upon it and the reward of those who have been acting upon it will not be reduced. And a person who starts a wicked act which was later acted upon then he will receive the retribution for his own sin and also of the sins of others and the people who have been acting upon the wicked way, their amount of sin will not be diminshed.

(Sahih) Collected by Ibne Maaja. [Authenticated (Sahih) by Albani in Sahih Sunan Ibne Maaja lil Albani, Vol.1, p.41,No.72.]


2.The meaning of Sunnah in Islamic Law is the way of the Messenger of Allah [Salla Allahu Aleihi Wassalam]
Anas [Radi Allahu anhu : May Allah be pleased with him] transmits that the Messenger of Allah [Salla Allahu Aleihi Wassalam] stated: Whoever avoids following my way does not belong to me.
Collected by Bukhari (Sahih Al-Bukhari (Arabic-English), Vol.7, p. 1-2, No.1.


Talha bin Abdullah bin Auf [Radi Allahu anhu : May Allah be pleased with him] stated: I was behind (Abdullah) bin Abbas [Radi Allahu anhu : May Allah be pleased with him] in a funeral prayer. He recited the opening chapter of the Book (Quran) in the prayer and stated: “ (I have recited this chapter) for you to know that this was the way of the Messenger of Allah [Salla Allahu Aleihi Wassalam]."
Collected by Bukhari (Sahih Al-Bukhari (Arabic-English), Vol.2, p. 234, No.419.


3.Sunnah is of three of kinds (1) Oral Sunnah (2) Physical Sunnah (3) Approved Sunnah

4.The oral statements of the Messenger of Allah [Salla Allahu Aleihi Wassalam] are referred to as Sunnat-e-Qauli. An example of which is as under.
Huzaifa [Radi Allahu anhu : May Allah be pleased with him] transmits that the Messenger of Allah [Salla Allahu Aleihi Wassalam] stated: Before eating the food if ‘Bismillah’ (In the name of Allah) is not recited then Satan considers the food to be permitted for him.

Collected by Muslim (Sahih Muslim (Arabic-English), Vol.3, p. 1114, No.5004.


5.Any act or deed of the Messenger of Allah [Salla Allahu Aleihi Wassalam] is referred to as physical Sunnah.An example of which is as under.
Nu’man bin Basheer [Radi Allahu anhu : May Allah be pleased with him] stated: When we stood up for prayers the Messenger of Allah [Salla Allahu Aleihi Wassalam] straightened the files (ranks). When we stood straight then he would recite Allahu Akbar and commence the prayer.
(Sahih) Collected by Abu Dawood.[Authenticated (Sahih) by Albani in Sahih Sunan Abi Dawood lil Albani, Vol.1, p.131,No.619.]


6. When in the presence of the Messenger of Allah [Salla Allahu Aleihi Wassalam] some deed is performed and he kept quiet or has expressed satisfaction about it then this is called Hadith-e-Taqreeri (Approved Sunnah). An example of which is as under.
Narrated by Qays ibn Amr [Radi Allahu anhu : May Allah be pleased with him] :
The Apostle of Allah (peace be upon him) saw a person praying after the congregational prayer at dawn was over. The Apostle of Allah (peace be upon him) said: There are two rak'ahs of the dawn prayer (i.e. the prescribed rak'ahs). The man replied: I did not pray the two rak'ahs before the dawn prayer. Hence I offered them now. The Apostle of Allah (peace be upon him) kept silent.

(Sahih) Sunan of Abu-Dawood

From:The Book of following the Prophet's Path, compiled by Muhammad Iqbal Kailani; Baitussalam,Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

​

 

[ayesha.ansari]

Jizakallah Subhallah, very nice definition and resourceful knowledge about Sunnah of Prophet Muhammad PBUH. Now i have completely understand the true aspects of Sunnah in the form of Oral Sunnah, Physical Sunnah and Approved Sunnah with your great examples of the Islamic history. Thank you for sharing wonderful and informative thread.

 

[~Zaria~]

JazakAllah for this share.

Important pearls of knowledge here, Alhamdullillah.


May Allah reward you Ukhtee.

Salaam

 

[alhamdulilaah]

Jizakallah Subhallah, very nice definition and resourceful knowledge about Sunnah of Prophet Muhammad PBUH. Now i have completely understand the true aspects of Sunnah in the form of Oral Sunnah, Physical Sunnah and Approved Sunnah with your great examples of the Islamic history. Thank you for sharing wonderful and informative thread.

JazakAllah for this share.

Important pearls of knowledge here, Alhamdullillah.


May Allah reward you Ukhtee.

Salaam

Wa-iyakuma sisters.

 

[Hamza Asadullah]

This is a unique and comprehensive collection of Beautiful Sunnah's which cover every aspect of our daily lives.

It is absolutley crucial for us as muslims to revive the Sunnah and to impliment and practise it in EVERY aspect of our daily lives until our very last breath. By practising Sunnah's we are pleasing Allah in everything that we do because simply put Sunnah's are a revelation from Allah and it is exactly the way Allah wants us to live our daily lives.
Therefore by practising the Sunnah's we are living our lives the way Allah wants us to and we are worshipping him in everything that we do.

There are two ways you can donwload this file. On Microsoft Word or as a PDF file. Both can be downloaded by clicking on the links below and pressing the download button:

Download as Microsoft Word


http://www.4shared.com/office/qasoqX_k/Beautiful_Sunnahs_of_Rasulalla.html

Download file as PDF


26863499-Beautiful-Sunnah-s-of-Rasulallah-to-Do-Everyday.pdf

If you like you can print these in book form from most modern printers by changing the printer settings.

Please forward and spread these links to family, relatives, neighbours, friends and to as many people as possible in order for us to revive the Sunnah and so that we may implement them into every aspect of our daily lives.

May Allah enable us to implement every Sunnah into our daily lives and make this a salvation for us and the whole ummah. Ameen

:wa:

 

[alhamdulilaah]

Sunnah of the Messenger of Allah [Salla Allahu Aleihi Wassalam] in the light of Qur'an

​

1. In the matter of religion obedience of the command of the Messenger of Allah [Salla Allahu Aleihi Wassalam] is obligatory.

O you who believe! Obey Allah and His Messenger, and turn not away from him (i.e. Messenger Muhammad

) while you are hearing.
(Sura 8. Surah Al-Anfal, Verse 20)
Ibn Kathir explains: Allah commands His believing servants to obey Him and His Messenger and warns them against defying him and imitating the disbelievers who reject him. Allah said,
(and turn not away from him...), neither refrain from obeying him or following his commands nor indulge in what he forbade,
(while you are hearing.) after you gained knowledge of his Message,


And perform As*Salat (Iqamat*as*Salat), and give Zakat and obey the Messenger (Muhammad

) that you may receive mercy (from Allah).
(Chapter 24. Surah An-Nur, Verse 56)

He who obeys the Messenger (Muhammad

), has indeed obeyed Allah, but he who turns away, then we have not sent you (O Muhammad

) as a watcher over them.
(Chapter 4. Surah An-Nisa', Verse 80)


We sent no Messenger, but to be obeyed by Allah's Leave.
(Chapter 4. Surah An-Nisa', Verse 64)

And obey Allah and the Messenger (Muhammad

) that you may obtain mercy.
(Chapter 3. Surah Al-Imran, Verse 132)



O you who believe! Obey Allah and obey the Messenger (Muhammad

), and those of you (Muslims) who are in authority. (And) if you differ in anything amongst yourselves, refer it to Allah and His Messenger (

), if you believe in Allah and in the Last Day. That is better and more suitable for final determination.
(Chapter 4. Surah An-Nisa' , Verse 59)

Explanation:
Ibn Kathir explains:
(And those of you who are in authority) in the obedience to Allah which they command you, not what constitutes disobedience of Allah, for there is no obedience to anyone in disobedience to Allah, as we mentioned in the authentic Hadīth,
«إِنَّمَا الطَّاعَةُ فِي الْمَعْرُوفِ»
(Obedience is only in righteousness.)


But no, by your Lord, they can have no Faith, until they make you (O Muhammad

) judge in all disputes between them, and find in themselves no resistance against your decisions, and accept (them) with full submission.
(Chapter 4.Surah An-Nisa' , Verse 65)

O you who believe! Obey Allah, and obey the Messenger (Muhammad

) and render not vain your deeds.
(Chapter 47. Surah Muhammad, Verse 33)

And whatsoever the Messenger (Muhammad

) gives you, take it, and whatsoever he forbids you, abstain (from it) , and fear Allah. Verily, Allah is Severe in punishment.
(Chapter 59. Surah Al-Hashr, Verse 7)

​

2. The successful ones are those who obey Allah and His Messenger [Salla Allahu Aleihi Wassalam]
And whosoever obeys Allah and His Messenger (

), fears Allah, and keeps his duty (to Him), such are the successful ones.
(Chapter 24. Surah An-Nur, Verse 52)

The only saying of the faithful believers, when they are called to Allah (His Words, the Qur'an) and His Messenger ([Salla Allahu Aleihi Wassalam]), to judge between them, is that they say: "We hear and we obey." And such are the prosperous ones (who will live forever in Paradise).
(Chapter 24. Surah An-Nur, Verse 51)

And whosoever obeys Allah and His Messenger ([Salla Allahu Aleihi Wassalam]) he has indeed achieved a great achievement (i.e. he will be saved from the Hell-fire and made to enter Paradise).
(Chapter 33. Surah Al-Ahzab, Verse 71)

and whosoever obeys Allah and His Messenger (Muhammad

) will be admitted to Gardens under which rivers flow (in Paradise), to abide therein, and that will be the great success.
(Chapter 4.Surah An-Nisa' , Verse13)

​

3. Deeds performed according to the commands of Allah (swt) and His Messenger [Salla Allahu Aleihi Wassalam] will receive full reward.
But if you obey Allah and His Messenger (

), He will not decrease anything in reward for your deeds. Verily, Allah is Oft-Forgiving, Most Merciful."
(Chapter 49. Surah Al-Hujuraat, Verse 14)

​

4. Forgiveness of sins is conditional to the obedience or following of the Messenger of Allah [Salla Allahu Aleihi Wassalam]
5. Allah's Love is Attained by Following the Messenger [Salla Allahu Aleihi Wassalam]
Say (O Muhammad

to mankind): "If you (really) love Allah then follow me (i.e. accept Islamic Monotheism, follow the Qur'an and the Sunnah), Allah will love you and forgive you of your sins. And Allah is Oft-Forgiving, Most Merciful."
(Chapter 3. Surah Al-Imran, Verse 31)
Ibn Kathir explains:This honorable Ayah judges against those who claim to love Allah, yet do not follow the way of Muhammad [Salla Allahu Aleihi Wassalam] . Such people are not true in their claim until they follow the Shari`ah (Law) of Muhammad [Salla Allahu Aleihi Wassalam] and his religion in all his statements, actions and conditions.

​

6. Whoever Obeys Allah (swt) and His Messenger [Salla Allahu Aleihi Wassalam] Will Be Honored by Allah (swt)
7.Those who obey Allah (swt) and His Messenger [Salla Allahu Aleihi Wassalam] Will Be among those on whom Allah has bestowed His Grace
8.Those who obey Allah (swt) and His Messenger [Salla Allahu Aleihi Wassalam] Will Be among the prophets,the Siddiqun (those followers of the Prophets who were first and foremost to believe in them, like Abu Bakr As*Siddiq ), the martyrs, and the righteous
9.Those who obey Allah (swt) and His Messenger [Salla Allahu Aleihi Wassalam] Will Be with the excellent companions
And whoso obeys Allah and the Messenger (Muhammad

), then they will be in the company of those on whom Allah has bestowed His Grace, of the Prophets, the Siddiqun (those followers of the Prophets who were first and foremost to believe in them, like Abu Bakr As*Siddiq ), the martyrs, and the righteous. And how excellent these companions are!
(Chapter 4.Surah An-Nisa' , Verse 69)

​

10. Inspite of declaring of faith in Allah (swt) and His Messenger there are some people who do not actively obey the commands of Allah (swt) and His Messenger [Salla Allahu Aleihi Wassalam] such people are not believers
They (hypocrites) say: "We have believed in Allah and in the Messenger (Muhammad

), and we obey," then a party of them turn away thereafter, such are not believers. And when they are called to Allah (i.e. His Words, the Qur'an) and His Messenger (

), to judge between them, lo! a party of them refuse (to come) and turn away.
(Chapter 24. Surah An-Nur, Verse 47-48)

​

11. Referring to Other than the Qur'an and Sunnah for Judgment is Characteristic of Non-Muslims
And when it is said to them: "Come to what Allah has sent down and to the Messenger (Muhammad

)," you (Muhammad

) see the hypocrites turn away from you (Muhammad

) with aversion.
(Chapter 4.Surah An-Nisa' , verse 61)
Ibn Kathir explains Allah chastises those who claim to believe in what Allah has sent down to His Messenger and to the earlier Prophets, yet they refer to other than the Book of Allah and the Sunnah of His Messenger for judgment in various disputes.

This is different from the conduct of the faithful believers, whom Allah describes as,
{إِنَّمَا كَانَ قَوْلَ الْمُؤْمِنِينَ إِذَا دُعُواْ إِلَى اللَّهِ وَرَسُولِهِ لِيَحْكُمَ بَيْنَهُمْ أَن يَقُولُواْ سَمِعْنَا وَأَطَعْنَا}
(The only saying of the faithful believers, when they are called to Allah and His Messenger, to judge between them, is that they say: ``We hear and we obey.'')

Say (O Muhammad

): "Obey Allah and the Messenger (Muhammad

)." But if they turn away, then Allah does not like the disbelievers.
(Chapter 3. Surah Al-Imran, Verse 32)

​

12. The results of not obeying Allah (swt) and His Messenger [Salla Allahu Aleihi Wassalam] are confusion, quarrel and enmity.
And obey Allah and His Messenger, and do not dispute (with one another) lest you lose courage and your strength depart, and be patient. Surely, Allah is with those who are As-Sabirin (the patient ones, etc.).
(Chapter 8. Surah Al-Anfal, Verse 46)

​

13. There is no option in the religion of Islam to act upon the order of another in the presence of the command of the Messenger [Salla Allahu Aleihi Wassalam]
14. Disobedience of Allah (swt) and His Messenger [Salla Allahu Aleihi Wassalam] is going astray.
It is not for a believer, man or woman, when Allah and His Messenger have decreed a matter that they should have any option in their decision. And whoever disobeys Allah and His Messenger, he has indeed strayed in a plain error.
(Chapter 33.Surah Al-Ahzab, Verse 36)

​

15. Those who disobey Allah (swt) and His Messenger [Salla Allahu Aleihi Wassalam] are themselves to be blamed.
And obey Allah and the Messenger (Muhammad

), and beware (of even coming near to drinking or gambling or Al*Ansab, or Al*Azlam, etc.) and fear Allah. Then if you turn away, you should know that it is Our Messenger's duty to convey (the Message) in the clearest way.
(Chapter 5. Surah Al-Ma'idah, Verse 92)


Obey Allah, and obey the Messenger (Muhammad

), but if you turn away, then the duty of Our Messenger is only to convey (the Message) clearly.
(Chapter 64. Surah Al-Taghabun, Verse12)

Say: "Obey Allah and obey the Messenger, but if you turn away, he (Messenger Muhammad

) is only responsible for the duty placed on him (i.e. to convey Allah's Message) and you for that placed on you. If you obey him, you shall be on the right guidance. The Messenger's duty is only to convey (the message) in a clear way (i.e. to preach in a plain way)."
(Chapter 24. Surah An-Nur, Verse 54)

​

16. The penalty for disobedience of the commands of Allah (swt) and His Messenger [Salla Allahu Aleihi Wassalam] is painful torment
And whosoever obeys Allah and His Messenger (Muhammad

), He will admit him to Gardens beneath which rivers flow (Paradise); and whosoever turns back, He will punish him with a painful torment.
(Chapter 48. Surah Al-Fath, Verse 17)

​

17. Avoidance of the commands of Allah (swt) and His Messenger [Salla Allahu Aleihi Wassalam] under some pretext is liable to a grievous penalty.
Make not the calling of the Messenger (Muhammad

) among you as your calling of one another. Allah knows those of you who slip away under shelter (of some excuse without taking the permission to leave, from the Messenger

). And let those who oppose the Messenger's (Muhammad

) commandment (i.e. his Sunnah legal ways, orders, acts of worship, statements, etc.) (among the sects) beware, lest some Fitnah (disbelief, trials, afflictions, earthquakes, killing, overpowered by a tyrant, etc.) befall them or a painful torment be inflicted on them.
(Chapter 24. Surah An-Nur, Verse 63)


From:The Book of following the Prophet's Path, compiled by Muhammad Iqbal Kailani; Baitussalam,Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

​