Wifāq ul Ulāma (SA) ASSOCIATION OF SOUTH AFRICAN 'ULAMA
1. Ensure that you perform the twenty rakaat taraweeh salaah every night. The taraweeh salaah is an emphasised sunnah.…
Sunnats and Aadaab of Azaan and Iqaamah – Part 1
The Qualities of a Muazzin
1. The muazzin should be a male.
عن ابن عمر رضي الله عنهما قال ليس على النساء أذان ولا إقامة (السنن الكبرى للبيهقي، الرقم: 1996)
It is reported that Hazrat Ibnu Umar (radhiyallahu anhuma) said, “Calling out the azaan and iqaamah is not the responsibility of women.”…
Read More »Sunnats and Aadaab of Drinking – Part 4
1. One should drink in at least three sips.
عن أنس رضي الله عنه قال : كان رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم يتنفس في الشراب ثلاثا.…
Read More »Sunnats and Aadaab of Sleeping – Part 1
1. It is sunnah for one to sleep in the state of Wudhu.
عن معاذ بن جبل رضي الله عنه قال قال رسول الله صلى الله عليه و سلم ما من عبد بات على طهور ثم تعار من الليل فسأل الله شيئا من أمر الدنيا أو من أمر الآخرة إلا أعطاه (ابن ماجة رقم 3881)
Hadhrat Muaadh bin Jabal (Radhiallahu Anhu) reports that Rasulullah (Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam) said: “The one who sleeps in the state of wudhu, and thereafter wakes up during the night (or turns from one side to the other), and asks Allah Ta’ala for anything of this world or the Hereafter, Allah Ta’ala will surely grant it to him.…
Read More »Sunnats and Aadaab of Azaan and Iqaamah – Part 2
Sunnah Method of Calling Out the Azaan
1. Ensure that your intention for calling out the azaan is solely to please Allah Ta’ala.…
Read More »Sunnats and Aadaab of Safar (Travelling) – Part 1
1. Before embarking on a journey (i.e. travelling to a place which is 78 km or more) it is sunnah for one to perform two rakaats of salaat (i.e.…
Sunnats and Aadaab of Sleeping – Part 2
1. One should cleanse one’s mouth by making miswaak before sleeping.
عن أبي هريرة رضي الله عنه قال : كان رسول الله صلى الله عليه و سلم لا ينام ليلة ولا ينتبه إلا استن .…
Read More »Sunnats and Aadaab of Azaan and Iqaamah – Part 3
1. Call out the azaan in the state of wudhu.
عن أبي هريرة رضي الله عنه عن النبي صلى الله عليه وسلم قال لا يؤذن إلا متوضئ (سنن الترمذي، الرقم: 200)
Hazrat Abu Hurairah (radhiyallahu anhu) reports that Hazrat Rasulullah (sallallahu alaihi wasallam) said, “The one calling out the azaan should be in the state of wudhu.”…
Read More »Sunnats and Aadaab of the Musjid – Part 7
1. Remain calm and dignified while in the musjid and do not be unmindful of the sanctity of the musjid.…
Sunnats and Aadaab of the Musjid – Part 8
1. Together with keeping the musjid clean, also keep the musjid fragranced by burning oudh, etc.…