Revive the Sunnah of Prophet Muhammad SAWS

15. When you hear a rooster or a donkey When you hear a rooster or a donkey

Abu Hurairah [‫رضى الله عنه‬] narrated that the Prophet صَلَّى اللّٰهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّمَ said: “When you hear the crowing of the roosters, then ask Allah of His bounty, for verily they have seen an Angel. When you hear the braying of a donkey, then seek refuge in Allah from Shaitan, [the rejected] for, verily, it has seen a Shaitaan.”‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬
Grade: Sahih Jami` at-Tirmidhi 3459

4. Making wodhu before Ghusl, and not after. Narrated Maimuna (رضي الله عنها) I placed water for the bath of Allah's Messenger (ﷺ) and he poured water over his hands and washed them twice or thrice; then he poured water with his right hand over his left and washed his private parts (with his left hand). He rubbed his hand over the earth and rinsed his mouth and washed his nose by putting water in it and blowing it out. After that he washed his face, both fore arms and head thrice and then poured water over his body. He withdrew from that place and washed his feet.
Narrated by al-Bukhaari (265) and Muslim (317).



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It is sunnah to have a barrier (sutrah) in front, when praying, that will prevent people from walking in front of you, and to enable you to focus properly on the actions of the prayer.

The Prophet صَلَّى اللّٰهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّمَ said: When one of you prays, let him pray facing a sutrah and let him draw close to it and not let anyone pass in front of him. And let one of you use a sutrah when praying, even if it is an arrow.

According to scholarly consensus, in the case of one who is praying behind an imam, it is not recommended for him to use a sutrah, because the sutrah of the imam is the sutrah of the one who is praying behind him, or because the imam is a sutrah for him.
Some of the scholars said that the distance in this case is either three cubits away from where the worshipper is standing, or the space that a sheep would need to pass in front of the worshipper when he prostrates. This is the distance prescribed for the sutrah to be in front of the worshipper, and this is the view of many scholars.

It was narrated that Sahl ibn Sa’d [‫رضى الله عنه‬] said: Between the place where the Messenger of Allaah صَلَّى اللّٰهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّمَ prayed and the wall was a space that would allow a sheep to pass.
(Narrated by al-Bukhaari, 474; Muslim, 508).‬‬‬‬‬‬
It was narrated from Naafi’ that whenever ‘Abd-Allaah ibn ‘Umar [‫رضى الله عنه‬] entered the Ka’bah, he would walk towards the opposite wall, with the door behind him. So, he would walk towards the wall until he was three cubits away from it, then he would pray in the place which Bilaal [‫رضى الله عنه‬] told him the Prophet صَلَّى اللّٰهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّمَ had prayed. (narrated by Sahih al-Bukhaari, 484)‬ ‬‬‬‬‬
This area can be seen in the picture below. It is at the bottom right of the picture. Walking straight in front of the door, if the wall is the sutra, then this distance is approximately 4 feet. Hence, this distance is to be avoided from passing by in front of any person praying. Once again, Abdullah bin Umar [‫رضى الله عنه‬] here is imitating the actions of Prophet صَلَّى اللّٰهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّمَ exactly as done by him at the very same spot.

6. Making perfect wodhu even in difficulty Making perfect wodhu even in difficutly (In hardship, sickness and such...)

Abu Hurairah [‫رضى الله عنه‬] narrated that Allah's Messenger صَلَّى اللّٰهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّمَ said: "Shall I tell you that for which Allah will wipe out your sins, and raise your ranks?" They said, "Of course Allah's Messenger!" He said: "Performing Wudu well in difficulty, and taking many steps to the Masjid, and waiting for Salat after Salat, that is the Ribat." ‬‬‬‬‬‬
Ref: Sahih - Jami`at-Tirmidhi hadeeth #51

Walking bare foot, sometimes, is a SUNNAH.
Al-Hasan bin 'Alee narrated to us, Yazeed bin Haarun narrated to us, Al- Jurayri informed us on Abdillah bin Buraydah [‫رضى الله عنه‬] that a man from the Companions of the Prophet صَلَّى اللّٰهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّمَ traveled to Fadaalah bin 'Ubayd while he was in Egypt. So, he arrived at him and said: I have not come to you to visit you. But you and I have heard a hadeeth from the Messenger of Allah صَلَّى اللّٰهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّمَ and I hope that you have some knowledge about it. He said: And what is it? He said: Such and such. (Then) he said: Why do I see you disheveled (untidy) while you are the Leader of the land? He said: The Messenger of Allah صَلَّى اللّٰهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّمَ has forbidden us from indulging too much in the comforts of life. He said: Why don't I see any shoes on you? He said: The Prophet صَلَّى اللّٰهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّمَ used to command us to go barefooted sometimes.‬ ‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬
[Collected in Abu Daawud (3629) and Sheikh Al-Albaani (رحمه الله) has authenticated it as Sahih in As-Silsilah As-Saheehah (#502)]

Commentary: Sheikh Al-Albaani -may Allah have mercy upon him- says in As-Silsilah As-Saheehah: This (hadeeth) is a reminder about an unknown sunnah in the minds of many of the people and it is the sunnah of walking without shoes -sometimes. It is a sunnah that many people are ignorant of except a few. And if someone would try and implement this, the people would see this as a strange affair. Perhaps they would even criticize them for this act of theirs. So imitate your loved one, the Prophet صَلَّى اللّٰهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّمَ and walk barefooted sometimes and shoed at others. As this has been authenticated on the Prophet صَلَّى اللّٰهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّمَ that he walked barefooted occasionally! Except that majority of the time He صَلَّى اللّٰهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّمَ was SHOED.


Jumma reminders

Recite surah kahf, durood, take ghusl, wearing best clothing, apply oil and perfume, come to masjid early, take spot next to imam and be silent while khutbah is on.

8. The superiority of Al-Mu’awwidhat The superiority of Al-Mu’awwidhat (Surat Al-Falaq and Surat An-Nas)

How many times do we just go to the doctor and take our medication without remembering Allah is Ash-Sha'afi (the Healer) and follow one of the prescribed cures from the Sunnah of our beloved Prophet صَلَّى اللّٰهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّمَ

What’s the first thing YOU do when you feel ill? Grab a pill?

Well, there is something better! Revive the sunnah by reciting Surah Falaq and Surah Naas and blowing it on the hands and rubbing them on your body as far as you can reach. Encourage others to do this, teach your children, and do it for others when they’re ill. It was also a part of daily bed time routine of our beloved Prophet صَلَّى اللّٰهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّمَ

9. Recite after eating and all previous minor sins will be forgiven.

الْحَمْدُ لِلَّهِ الَّذِي أَطْعَمَنِي هَذَا وَرَزَقَنِيهِ مِنْ غَيْرِ حَوْلٍ مِنِّي وَلاَ قُوَّةٍ ‏

It was narrated from Sahl bin Mu’adh bin Anas Al-Juhani, from his father, that the Prophet صَلَّى اللّٰهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّمَ said:

Whoever eats food and said: Al- hamdu lillahil-ladhi at’amani hadha wa razaqanihi min ghayri hawlin minni wa la quwwatin (All Praise is to Allah Who has fed me this and provided it for me without any strength or power on my part), - his previous sins will be forgiven.
Grade: Hasan - Sunan Ibn Majah
English: Vol. 4, Book 29, Hadith 3285

Only minor sins are forgiven!
Major sins are forgiven by Taubah (sincere repentance) and majority of the sins in Islam are major (where the prescribed punishment can be found in Quran and Sunnah); minor sins are few.

Sincere Repentance: Must meet five conditions as per Muhammad As-Saalih Al-‘Uthaymeen (رحمه الله)

1. Sincerity to Allaah, the Most High: This is by the person doing it only for the sake of Allaah and seeking His reward and salvation from His punishment.

2. Remorse: for the sin that was committed, such that he is sad he did it and wishes he had never done it.

3. Ceasing: to commit the sin immediately. If the sin was against Allaah, then he should (1) stop doing it if it was an unlawful act, or (2) hasten to do it if it was an obligation that he abandoned doing. And if the sin was against a created being (such as humans), then he should hasten to free himself from it, whether by returning it back to him or seeking his forgiveness and pardon.

4. Determination: to not go back to doing that sin again in the future.

5. The repentance should not occur before the time when its acceptance is terminated, either by death or by the sun rising from the west. Allaah says: “Repentance is of no effect for those who commit sins constantly until when death faces one of them, he says: Verily I repent now.”

May Allah grant us the sincere repentance and accept it from us....Aameen.

10. Sunnah upon hearing Adhan The Sunnahs of Adhan
Adhan is a great form of worship that isn’t just related to the Muaddhin (the one who calls for Adhan), but there are five things that every Muslim can do once they hear the Adhan:

First: Repeating after the Adhan. Allah's Messenger صَلَّى اللّٰهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّمَ said: «Whenever you hear the Adhan, say what the Mu'adh-dhin is saying» (Sahih Bukhari 611); except when he says "Haiyi `alassala, Hayya ala Al-Falah", we say: "La hawla wala quwwata ella billah" because in a hadith "When the Mu'adhdhin said, 'Haiyi `alassala (come for the prayer)', Muawiya [‫رضى الله عنه‬] said: 'La hawla wala quwata illa billah (There is neither might nor any power except with Allah)', and added: 'We heard your Prophet say the same' " (Sahih Bukhari 613).

Second: After the Adhan is over send Salat upon the Prophet(ﷺ)

The Messenger of Allah صَلَّى اللّٰهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّمَ said: «… Then send Salat upon me, because whoever sends Salat upon me, Allah will send Salat upon him ten times due to it» (Sahih Muslim 383).

Third: Ask Allah to give Prophet (ﷺ) 'Al-Wasila'.
The Messenger of Allah صَلَّى اللّٰهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّمَ said: « ... Then ask Allah that He gives me Al-Wasilah, because it is a place in Paradise which is not for anyone except for a slave from the slaves of Allah, and I hope that I am him. And whoever asks that I have Al-Wasilah, then he would be assured of my intercession » (Sahih Muslim 384).

Fourth: Recite Shahaada.

The Messenger of Allah صَلَّى اللّٰهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّمَ said: «If anyone says on hearing the Mu'adhdhin: I testify that there is no god but Allah alone. Who has no partner, and that Muhammad is His servant and His Messenger, (and that) I am satisfied with Allah as my Lord, with Muhammad as Messenger. and with Islam as deen (code of life), his sins would be forgiven» (Sahih Muslim 386).

Fifth: Make Duaa and ask Allah for whatever you want, inSha Allah your prayers will be answered. A man said: "Oh Messenger of Allah صَلَّى اللّٰهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّمَ, the mu'adhdhins excel us". The Messenger of Allah صَلَّى اللّٰهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّمَ said: «Say (the same words) as they say, and when you come to the end, make a petition and that will be granted to you» (Abu Dawood 524, Nasai kubra, and Musnad Ahmad).

11. Washing between the fingers and toes in wodhu.

Ibn Abbas [‫رضى الله عنه‬] narrated that: Allah's Messenger صَلَّى اللّٰهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّمَ said: "When performing Wudu go between the fingers of your hands and (toes of) your feet." ‬‬‬‬‬‬
Grade: Hasan Jami` at-Tirmidhi vol 1 hadeeth 39

12. Saying Salam when entering home Saying Salam when you enter any house.

Abu Umamat Al Bahili [‫رضى الله عنه‬] reported the Apostle of Allaah(ﷺ) as saying “There are three persons who are in the security of Allaah, the Exalted.” “A man who goes out on an expedition to fight in the path of Allaah, the Exalted, is in the security of Allaah, until He takes him unto Him(i.e., he dies) and brings him into Paradise or brings him(alive) with reward and booty he obtains and a man who goes to the mosque is in the security of Allaah, until he takes him unto Him(i.e., he dies), and he brings him into Paradise or brings him with reward and spoils he obtains; and a man who enters his house after giving salutation is in the security of Allaah, the Exalted.”

Reference : Sunan Abi Dawud 2494
In-book reference : Book 15, Hadith 18
English translation : Book 14, Hadith 2488

Allah says in the Quran:
........فَإِذَا دَخَلْتُم بُيُوتًا فَسَلِّمُوا عَلَىٰ أَنفُسِكُمْ تَحِيَّةً مِّنْ عِندِ اللَّهِ مُبَارَكَةً طَيِّبَة.........
"When you enter houses, give greetings of peace upon each other - a greeting from Allah, blessed and good." (Qur'an, 24:61)

"The word 'houses' (Buyoot) is indefinite, so it includes any house that you enter and not just your own, even if there is no one present at the time. (The words) 'upon yourselves' (Alaa Anfusikum) means to give Salam to one another. The words are used to show that Muslims are like one entity due to their mutual care, love, and mercy. Then Allah praises this greeting by saying, "a greeting from Allah, blessed and good." The greeting is to say: As-Salamu Alaykum wa Rahmatullahi wa Barakatuhu.

Anas [‫رضى الله عنه‬] narrated that the Prophet (ﷺ) said to him, "Dear son, when you enter your house, say As-Salamu Alaykum to your family, for it will be a blessing (Barakah) both to you and to your family." (Al-Tirmidhi 2698; Hasan according to Al-Albaani in Takhreej al-Mishkaat (4652) when all its isnaads are taken into account)

Abu Umama [‫رضى الله عنه‬] reported that the Prophet (ﷺ) said, Allah is responsible for three: if they live, they will have enough, and if they die, they will enter the Garden (Paradise). Allah Almighty is responsible for whoever enters his house , saying 'Peace'. Allah is responsible for whoever goes out to the mosque. Allah is responsible for whoever goes out in the Way of Allah."

Grade: Sahih (Al-Albani)
Reference: Al-Adab Al-Mufrad 1094

13. Dua to be saved from punishment on day of judgement Chapter: What to say when going to sleep

Narrated Hafsa, Ummul Mu'minin: When the Messenger of Allah صَلَّى اللّٰهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّمَ wanted to go to sleep, he put his right hand under his cheek and would then say three times: O Allah, guard me from Thy punishment on the day when You will resurrect up Thy servants.
Ref: Sunan Abi Dawud 5045
‏ "‏ اللَّهُمَّ قِنِي عَذَابَكَ يَوْمَ تَبْعَثُ عِبَادَكَ ‏"‏
Recite this dua with your right hand under the cheek, while laying on bed, on the right side.
It is sunnah to recite Surah Mulk before sleeping to be saved from the trials of the grave and Surah Sajdah as well.
Similar hadeeth, with slightly different wording can be found in Ibn Majah (#3877) as well.
"‏ اللَّهُمَّ قِنِي عَذَابَكَ يَوْمَ تَبْعَثُ - أَوْ تَجْمَعُ - عِبَادَكَ ‏"

It was narrated from 'Abdullah [‫رضى الله عنه‬] that whenever the Prophet صَلَّى اللّٰهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّمَ went to his bed, he would put his hand - meaning his right hand - beneath his cheek then say: "Allahumma qini 'adhabaka yawm tab'athu - [or: tajma'u] - 'ibadaka (O Allah, save me from Your punishment on the Day when You resurrect - or gather - Your slaves)." ‬‬‬‬

14. Salah in the masjid after a journey Chapter: Regarding the Salat Performed Upon Returning from A Journey

Ka’ab bin Malik [‫رضى الله عنه‬] said “The Prophet صَلَّى اللّٰهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّمَ used to arrive from a journey in the daytime. Al Hasan said “During the forenoon.” When he arrived from a journey he went first to the mosque where he prayed two rak’ahs after which he sat in it and gave audience to the people.‏ ‬‬‬‬‬‬

Grade: Sahih
Ref: Sunan Abi Dawud 2781
In-book: Book 15, Hadith 305
Eng: Book 14, Hadith 2775

Pray 2 Rak'ah in your local masjid, before returning home, after a journey.
Starting the journey on Thursday is the Sunnah.
Arriving at night from a journey is disliked.

17. Never criticize any food The Prophet صَلَّى اللّٰهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّمَ never criticized any food.

Narrated Abu Huraira [‫رضى الله عنه‬] ‬‬‬‬‬ The Prophet صَلَّى اللّٰهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّمَ never criticized any food (he was invited to) but he used to eat if he liked the food, and leave it if he disliked it.‬‬‬‬‬‬

Ref: Sahih al-Bukhari 5409, sahih muslim 2064a and Riyadh us saliheen #737

Commentary from Shaikh Saalih al uthaymeen (رحمه الله) : It is must upon the person if food is presented for them, that they recognize the worth and value of the blessing of Allah for the ease and facilitation of it and they should give thanks for that. They should not criticize it, if they want it and find delicious then eat it and if they don't then do not eat it. However, do not speak about it by criticizing and speaking ill of it.

However, there is no harm if one says to his family "Today you have put too much salt, or anything similar to that" This is not criticizing the food, rather it is just informing the one who cooked to pay attention and be careful on the process of making the food and use its ingredients properly"

18. To increase quantity of food in order to share Adding water to food to increase quantity in order to share with others.

The Book of Virtue, Enjoining Good Manners, and Joining of the Ties of Kinship

Chapter: Advice to Treat One's Neighbor Well
Abu Dharr [‫رضى الله عنه‬] reported Allah's Messenger صَلَّى اللّٰهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّمَ commanded me thus: Whenever you prepare a broth (or soup), add water to it, and have in your mind the members of the household of your neighbors and then give them out of this with courtesy.‬‬‬‬‬‬
Ref: Sahih Muslim 2625c
In-book ref: Book 45, Hadith 186
Eng: Book 32, Hadith 6358

19. Recite Tasbeeh/Tahmeed/Takbeer at night Reciting Tasbeeh (33)/Tahmeed(33)/Takbeer(34) times at bed time.

(سبحان الله) (الحمد لله) (الله أكبر)

Narrated `Ali bin Abi Talib [‫رضى الله عنه‬]: Fatima came to the Prophet صَلَّى اللّٰهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّمَ asking for a servant. He said, "May I inform you of something better than that? When you go to bed, recite "Subhan Allah' thirty three times, 'Al hamdulillah' thirty three times, and 'Allahu Akbar' thirty four times. `Ali [‫رضى الله عنه‬] added, 'I have never failed to recite it ever since." Somebody asked, "Even on the night of the battle of Siffin?" He said, "Even on the night of the battle of Siffin."‬‬‬‬‬‬

Ref : Sahih al-Bukhari 5362
In-book ref : Book 69, Hadith 12
Eng: Vol. 7, Book 64, Hadith 275

20. Using miswak before every prayer!

Riyadh us Saliheen: The Book of Virtues
'Aisha (رضي الله عنها) reported: The Prophet صَلَّى اللّٰهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّمَ said, "The Miswak (tooth-stick) cleanses and purifies the mouth and pleases the Rubb." [An-Nasa'i and Ibn Khuzaimah].
Reference: Book 9, Hadith 212
Arabic/English book ref Book 9 Hadith 1202

Chapter: Siwak (to clean the teeth with Siwak which is a tooth-brush in the form of pencil from the roots of the Arak tree)

Narrated Hudhaifa [‫رضى الله عنه‬] Whenever the Prophet صَلَّى اللّٰهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّمَ got up at night, he used to clean his mouth with Siwak. ‬‬‬‬‬‬

Reference Sahih al-Bukhari 245 In-book Ref: Book 4, Hadith 112 Eng: Vol. 1, Book 4, Hadith 246

Abu Hurairah [‫رضى الله عنه‬] narrated that: Allah's Messenger said: "If it were not that it would be difficult on my nation, then I would have ordered them to use the Siwak for each prayer."
Ref: Jami` AT-TIRMIDHI Book 1, Hadith 22

21. What to recite when going up or down Recite Subhan Allah when going down
and Allahu Akbar when going up. (on Mountain or valley or road or elevator or airplane)

Narrated Jabir bin `Abdullah [‫رضى الله عنه‬] Whenever we went up a place we would say, "Allahu--Akbar (Allah is the Greatest)", and whenever we went down a place we would say, "Subhan Allah" (Glory be to Allah)‬‬‬‬‬‬
Reference: Sahih al-Bukhari 2993
In-book ref: Book 56, Hadith 202
Eng: Vol. 4, Book 52, Hadith 236

22. Do not yawn in salah as Allah dislikes it Do not yawn In Salah with a sound as Allah dislikes yawning.

Abu Hurairah [‫رضى الله عنه‬] reported the Messenger of Allah صَلَّى اللّٰهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّمَ as saying: Allah likes sneezing but dislikes yawning. So, when one of you yawns, he should restrain it as much as possible, and should not say Ha, Ha, for that is from the devil who laughs at him. ‬‬‬‬‬‬

Grade: Sahih, Sunan Abi Dawud 5028
In-book ref Book 43, Hadith 256
Eng: Book 42, Hadith 5010

Yawning is highly disliked in Salah. It causes people next to you to yawn as well. Scientists have still not been able to prove why this happens. A good way to stop yawning in Salah, is to bite down the molar teeth in the back, hard, as this prevents the mouth to open, thereby following the sunnah.

23. Right shoe first Put on the right shoe first.
Take off the left shoe first.

Narrated Abu Huraira [‫رضى الله عنه‬] Allah's Messenger صَلَّى اللّٰهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّمَ said, "If you want to put on your shoes, put on the right shoe first; and if you want to take them off, take the left one first. Let the right shoe be the first to be put on and the last to be taken off."‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬
Reference: Sahih al-Bukhari 5855

24. Black seeds Jami` at-Tirmidhi » Chapters on Medicine

Abu Hurairah [‫رضى الله عنه‬] narrated that the Messenger of Allah صَلَّى اللّٰهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّمَ said: "Use this black seed. For indeed it contains a cure for every disease except As-Sam" And As-Sam is death.‬ ‬‬‬‬‬

Grade: Sahih - Jami` at-Tirmidhi
English ref : Vol. 4, Book 2, Hadith 2041

25. Eat with right hand

Ibn ‘Umar [‫رضى الله عنه‬] reported the Prophet صَلَّى اللّٰهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّمَ as sayings: When any of you eats, he should eat with his right hand, and when he drinks, he should drink with his right hand, for the devil eats with his left hand and drinks with his left hand.‬‬‬‬‬‬

Grade: Sahih Ref: Sunan Abi Dawud 3776
In-book ref Book 28, Hadith 41
Eng : Book 27, Hadith 3767

Recite بسم الله أوله وآخره if forgotten to recite بسم الله before eating

Umaiyyah bin Makhshi [‫رضى الله عنه‬] reported Messenger of Allah صَلَّى اللّٰهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّمَ was sitting while a man was eating food. That man did not mention the Name of Allah (before commencing to eat) till only a morsel of food was left. When he raised it to his mouth, he said: "Bismillah awwalahu wa akhirahu (With the Name of Allah, in the beginning and in the end)." Messenger of Allah صَلَّى اللّٰهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّمَ smiled at this and said, "Satan had been eating with him but when he mentioned the Name of Allah, Satan vomited all that was in his stomach."

[Abu Dawud and An-Nasa'i]‬‬‬‬‬‬
Riyadh us Saliheen: Book 3, Hadith 5
Arabic/English book ref: Book 3, Hadith 732

26. Praising Allah while eating and drinking Say الحمد الله when you put a morsel of food in your mouth (say it before you chew it) and after every gulp of water.

Anas bin Malik [‫رضى الله عنه‬] reported that Allah's Messenger صَلَّى اللّٰهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّمَ said: Allah is pleased with His servant who says: Al-Hamdulillah while taking a morsel of food and while drinking.‬ ‬‬‬‬‬

Ref: Sahih Muslim 2734a
In-book ref: Book 48, Hadith 123
Eng: Book 35, Hadith 6592

27. Pausing after every ayah in Surah Fatiha Surah Al-Fatihah is a dialogue between you and Allah the Most High. There is a beautiful, thoughtful sunnah to revive to value this beautiful interaction!

It is recommended for the one who prays to pause after each ayah when reciting Surah Al-Fatihah whether he or she is praying individually or in congegration, because it’s a sunnah.
When Umm Salamah (may Allah be pleased with her) was asked about the recitation of the Messenger of Allah صَلَّى اللّٰهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّمَ, she said: He used to pause after each verse: {Bismillaah Ar-Rahman Ar-Raheem} (pause) {Alhamdu lil-laahi Rabbil-‘Aalameen} (pause ) {Ar-Rahmaan Nir-Raheem} ( pause ) {Maaliki Yawmid-Deen}.” [Musnad Ahmad and Abu Daawood]

The Prophet صَلَّى اللّٰهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّمَ said: Allah the Exalted said: ‘I have divided the prayer (Surah Al-Fatihah) into two halves between Me and My servant. A half of it is for Me and a half for My servant, and My servant shall acquire what he asked for.
If he says, “All praise and thanks be to Allah, the Lord of existence,” Allah says, “My servant has praised Me.”
When the servant says, “The Most Gracious, the Most Merciful.” Allah says, “My servant has glorified Me.”
When he says, ‘Master of the Day of Judgment.” Allah says, “My servant has glorified Me.”
When he says, “You (alone) we worship, and You (alone) we ask for help.” Allah says, “This is between Me and My servant, and My servant shall acquire what he sought.”
When he says, “Guide us to the straight path. The way of those on whom You have granted Your grace, not (the way) of those who earned Your anger, nor of those who went astray.” Allah says, “This is for My servant, and My servant shall acquire what he asked for.” [Sahih Muslim, Sunan An-Nasaa’i]

Next time you recite Surah Al-Fatihah in prayer pause after each ayah.

Take this break as a moment of reflection on the fact that Allah the Most High answers each ayah. Subhan Allah!

Teach your kids Surah Fatiha as the first thing. They will recite this every day, in every salah, in every Raka’a making it a means of Sadaqa Jariah for you! Teach them this habit of pausing as well, inshaa’Allah!