Dua at the approach of Ramadhaan

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Salaat and Salaam

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Sayyidina Abu Hurayrah (Radhiyalluhu anhu) narrated that Rasulullah 

(Sallallaahu ‘alayhi wasallam) said: 

“Whoever confers blessings upon me by my grave, I hear his blessings and whenever blessings are conferred upon me from a distance, they are conveyed to me.” 

~ Bayhaqi

The Trees of Jannah

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Hazrat ‘Abdullah ibn Mas’ud (Radiyallahu’anhu) reported that 

Rasulullah (Sallallahu’alayhi wasallam) said:

I met Nabi Ibrahim (‘Alaihis Salaam) when I was taken on Mi’raj (ascension to the heavens) and he told me:  “O Muhammad, convey my Salaam (greetings) to your Ummah and tell them that Jannah has good soil and sweet water, but it is barren. The plantation of Jannah is (the recitation of) Subhanallah, Alhamdulillah, La ilaaha illallah and Allahu Akbar.”

(Tirmidhi)

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Hazrat Abu Hurayrah (Radiyallahu’anhu) reports that 

Rasulullah (Sallallahu’alayhi wasallam) said:

“Say: Subhanallah, Alhamdulillah, La ilaaha illallah or Allahu Akbar, one tree will be planted for you in Jannah for each of these.”

(Ibn Majah)

The wonderful condition of the Believer!

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Rasulullah (Sallallahu'alayhi wasallam) said:

"How wonderful is the matter of the (true) believer! All his conditions are good. Nobody else has this (privilege) besides the believer. If he experiences prosperity, he is grateful and that is good for him, and if difficulty afflicts him, he is patient and that is good for him too."

[Sahih Muslim]

Surmah | Kohl

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Ahadith on Surmah

One should use Surmah (kohl / antimony) with the intention of Ajr (reward). It benefits the eye and one receives reward for following the Sunnah also.

Hadith 1

Ibn Abbaas (RA) says : “Rasulullah (Sallallaahu ‘alayhi wasallam) said : ‘Use kohl made of Ithmid on the eye; it brightens the eyesight and strengthens and increases the growth of the eye lashes.’”

Sayyidina Ibn ‘Abbaas (RA) used to say : ‘Rasulullah (Sallallaahu ‘alayhi wasallam)  had a small container for keeping kohl from which he applied kohl in each eye three times every night.’

Commentary

Ithmid is a special type of kohl which is reddish black in colour. It is obtained in the Eastern countries. Some Ulama say it means those who have good eyesight and it should be used by those with whose eyesight it agrees, otherwise a sick person’s eye will pain more by its use. 

It is more beneficial to apply kohl at the time of sleeping as it will remain longer in the eyes, and will penetrate more into the pores. There are different narrations on the number of times it should be applied in each eye.

In a few, it is stated that it should be applied 3 times in each eye, as mentioned above. In other narrations it is stated that it should be applied 3 times in the right eye and 2 times in the left eye. It is supposed that the variations are because of the different times of the narrations.

At a certain time, Sayyidina Rasulullah (Sallallaahu ‘alayhi wasallam)  applied it in one manner and at another time, in the other manner. 

Hafez Ibn Hajar, Mullah ‘Ali Qaari  and other ‘Ulama have preferred the first method. The first method has been narrated many times from Sayyidina Rasulullah (Sallallaahu ‘alayhi wasallam) .

Hadith 2

Hazrat Ibn Abbaas (RA) reports : “Rasulullah (Sallallaahu ‘alayhi wasallam)  applied kohl of Ithmid three times in each eye before sleeping.” 

In a narration also from Ibn Abbaas (RA), it is reported : “Rasulullah (Sallallaahu ‘alayhi wasallam) had a small container for keeping kohl, from which he applied in each eye, kohl three times before sleeping.”

Hadith 3

Hazrat Jaabir bin Abdullah (RA) says : “Rasulullah (Sallallaahu ‘alayhi wasallam)  said : ‘Use the kuhl made from Ithmid for the eyes. It brightens the vision and strengthens the growth of the eye lashes.’”

Hadith 4

Hazrat Ibn Abbaas (RA) says : “Rasulullah (Sallallaahu ‘alayhi wasallam)  said : ‘The best from among all the kohl used by you is the one made from ithmid. It brightens the eyesight and strengthens the growth of the eye lashes.’”

Hadith 5

Hazrat Abdullah bin Umar (RA) related the same Hadith from Rasulullah (Sallallaahu ‘alayhi wasallam)  that : ‘Verily use the kohl made from Ithmid. It brightens the vision and strengthens the growth of the eye lashes.’

Commentary

In all the above narrations the use of Kohl made from Ithmid has been stressed. Only those eyes are meant that agree with the use of it, otherwise because of certain eye conditions, kohl does not agree with some people, as was mentioned previously. 

The Ulama have written that due to these commands and practices, it is Sunnah to use Kohl and it is better to use the one made from Ithmid. If one uses kuhl made from any other substance, it will be regarded as Sunnah, but the virtue is obtained by using kohl made of Ithmid.

From ‘Shamaa`il Tirmidhi’.

Sunnats Of Miswaak

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1.                It is Sunnah to use the Miswaak at the time of every Wudhu

(Abu Dawood, Volume 1, page 8)

2.              The Sunnah method of holding the Miswaak according to what Hazrat Abdullah Ibn Mas’ood (RA) 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 Volume 1, page 85)

Al-Wahn

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Rasulullah (Sallallaahu ‘alayhi wasallam) said: "The people will soon summon one another to attack you as people, when eating, invite others to share their food."

Someone asked, "Will that be because of our small numbers at that time?"

He replied, "No, you will be numerous at that time: but you will be froth and scum like that carried down by a torrent (of water), and Allah will take the fear of you from the hearts of your enemy and cast al-wahn into your hearts."

Someone asked, "O Messenger of Allah, what is al-wahn?"

He replied, "Love of the world and dislike of death."

[Abu Dawood / Ahmad]

Aashura | 10th of Muharram

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THE DAY OF AASHURA (10th of MUHARRAM)

Hazrat Abdullah ibn Abbaas (Radhiyallaahu Anhu) said: “I did not see Rasulullah (Sallallaahu ‘alayhi wasallam) anxiously await the fast of any day, which he gave preference to over other days, but this day, the Day of Aashura.” 

(Sahih Bukhari)

It is mentioned that when Rasulullah (Sallallaahu ‘alayhi wasallam) arrived in Madina Munawwarah, he found the Jews fasting on the Day of Aashura and enquired of them: ‘What is this day on which you fast?’

They replied : ‘This is a great day. On this day, Allah saved Musa (عَليْهِ السَّلام) and his people and drowned Fir`aun and his people. Thus Musa (عَليْهِ السَّلام) fasted on this day as a token of thanksgiving, therefore we too fast on this day.”

Rasulullah (Sallallaahu ‘alayhi wasallam) said: ‘We are more worthy of Musa and nearer to him than you.” Thereafter, Rasulullah (Sallallaahu ‘alayhi wasallam) fasted on this day and ordered his companions to keep a fast on this day.

BEING DIFFERENT TO THE JEWS

Hazrat Ibn Abbas (Radhiyallaahu Anhu) said:

“When Rasulullah (Sallallaahu ‘alayhi wasallam) observed the fast of the day of Aashura and ordered (his Companions) to fast, they said: `O Rasulullah! It is a day revered (glorified) by the Jews and Christians.’

Thereupon Rasulullah (Sallallaahu ‘alayhi wasallam) said: “The coming year, if Allah wills (I remain alive), I will surely fast on the ninth (also).” 

(Muslim)

Rasulullah (Sallallaahu ‘alayhi wasallam) said: “Observe the fast of Aashura and oppose the Jews. Fast a day before it or a day after.”

(Bayhaqi) 

·        A person should thus fast on the ninth and the tenth or the tenth and the eleventh of Muharram.

FORGIVENESS

Rasulullah (Sallallaahu ‘alayhi wasallam) was asked regarding the fast of the day of Aashura. Rasulullah (Sallallaahu ‘alayhi wasallam) replied: 

“It is a compensation for the (minor) sins of the past year.”

(Sahih Muslim)

GENEROSITY

Nabi (Sallallaahu ‘alayhi wasallam) said:

 “One who generously spends on his family on the day of Aashura, 

                             Allah will increase (his provision) for the whole year.”                                

(Bayhaqi)