Wifāq ul Ulāma (SA) ASSOCIATION OF SOUTH AFRICAN 'ULAMA

1. Console the sick and give him encouragement and hope of his recovery. عن ابن عباس رضي الله عنهما  أن النَبِيَّ صَلَّى اللهُ عَلَيهِ وَسَلَّمَ دَخَلَ عَلَى أعْرَابِيٍّ يَعُودُه ، وَكَانَ إذَا دَخَلَ عَلَى مَن يَعُودُهُ ، قَالَ لاَ بَأسَ طَهُورٌ إنْ شَاءَ اللهُ   (البخاري 2/845) Hadhrat Ibn Abbaas (Radhiallahu …

1. One should not prolong one’s stay by the sick, thereby causing him discomfort. Rather, after a short while, one should leave. عَنْ أَنَسِ بْنِ مَالِكٍ رضي الله عنه قَالَ: قَالَ رَسُولُ اللهِ صَلَّى اللَّهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّمَ:الْعِيَادَةُ فُوَاقُ نَاقَةٍ (شعب الايمان للبيهقي رقم 8786) Hadhrat Anas (Radhiallahu Anhu) reports that …

One should recite the following Duaa thrice every morning and evening: بِسمِ اللهِ الَّذِي لَا يَضُرُّ مَعَ اسْمِهِ شَئٌ فِي الْاَرْضِ وَلَا فِي السَّمَاءِ وَهُوَ السَّمِيعُ العَلِيم In the name of Allah Ta’ala (i.e. I seek His protection), the One who by (the power) of His mubaarak name  nothing on …

1.      Great virtues and rewards have been recorded in the Ahadith for visiting the sick. عَن عَلِي رَضِيَ اللهُ عَنهُ قال سَمِعتُ رَسُولَ اللهِ صَلىَّ اللهُ عَلَيهِ وَ سَلَّمَ يَقُولُ مَا مِن مُسْلِمٍ يَعُودُ مُسْلِمًا غَدْوَةً إلاَّ صَلَّى عَلَيهِ سَبْعُونَ أَلْفَ مَلَكٍ حَتَّى يُمْسِىَ وَإِنْ عَادَهُ عَشِيَّةً إِلَّا صَلَّى عَلَيهِ …

1. Qurbaani is a great and meritorious ibaadat in Deen. Special mention has been made regarding it in the Holy Qur’aan and its abundant virtues and significance have been emphasised in the Ahaadith of Rasulullah (Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam). Allah Ta’ala says: لَن يَنَالَ اللَّـهَ لُحُومُهَا وَلَا دِمَاؤُهَا وَلَـٰكِن يَنَالُهُ التَّقْوَىٰ …

1. Dhul Hijja is from the four sacred months of the Islamic calendar. The four sacred months are Dhul Qa’dah, Dhul Hijja, Muharram and Rajab. The rewards of any good deed done in these months are multiplied, and the sins committed in these months are also regarded as more serious. …

1. One should sit and eat on the floor. 2. One should spread out a cloth (dastarkhaan) on the floor before eating. عَنْ أَنَسٍ رَضِيَ اللَّهُ عَنْهُ، قَالَ: مَا عَلِمْتُ النَّبِيَّ صَلَّى اللهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّمَ أَكَلَ عَلَى سُكْرُجَةٍ قَطُّ، وَلاَ خُبِزَ لَهُ مُرَقَّقٌ قَطُّ، وَلاَ أَكَلَ عَلَى خِوَانٍ قَطُّ قِيلَ …

1. Ensure that there is total segregation between na mahram men and women within the home. 2. Be polite and respectful when speaking, especially to one’s household members. 3. Always remove any foul smell or odour from the mouth or body before entering the home. 4. Discuss deeni matters that were …

1. When leaving the home leave with the left foot. 2. Recite the masnoon du`aa when leaving the home: بِسْمِ اللهِ تَوَكَّلْتُ عَلىَ اللهِ لاَ حَولَ وَ لاَ قُوَّةَ إِلاَّ بِاللهِ In the name of Allah Ta’ala. I place my reliance upon Allah Ta’ala. There is no power (to do …

1. Keep the home neat and tidy. Do not leave things scattered about. 2. Replace commonly used items to their respective places. 3. When using something that is shared by several people then do not unnecessarily delay in using it, as your prolonging will inconvenience them e.g. the toilet, bathroom, …