When returning from a journey, when one ascends any high land, he should recite takbeer (Allahu Akbar) thrice and when approaching his homeland or city, he should recite the following dua: لاَ إِلَهَ إِلَّا اللَّهُ وَحْدَهُ لاَ شَرِيكَ لَهُ، لَهُ المُلْكُ وَلَهُ الحَمْدُ، وَهُوَ عَلَى كُلِّ شَيْءٍ قَدِيرٌ، آيِبُونَ تَائِبُونَ …
Read More »The Sunnats of Ghusal
1. Making the intention to wash off impurities and become paak (pure). 2. If the satr area is covered then you should recite bismillah before commencing. 3. Washing the hands upto the wrists thrice. 4. Washing the private parts, whether they have impurity on them or not. 5. Making wudhu …
Read More »Du‘aa To Recite At The Time Of Sehri While Travelling
While travelling, one should recite the following du‘aa at the time of sehri: سَمِعَ سَامِعٌ بِحَمْدِ اللهِ وَحُسْنِ بَلَائِهِ عَلَيْنَا، رَبَّنَا صَاحِبْنَا وَأَفْضِلْ عَلَيْنَا، عَائِذًا بِاللهِ مِنَ النَّار Those who are hearing hear (and witness) our praise of Allah Ta‘ala and (our acknowledgment of) His great bounties upon us. O …
Read More »Sunnats and Aadaab of Ghusal- Part 11
1. After bathing, wipe the body with a cloth or towel. 2. Hasten to cover the body after bathing. 3. Do not urinate in the shower.
Read More »Sunnats and Aadaab of Ghusal- Part 10
1. Do not take too long in the bathroom, especially if it is a common bathroom which others also use. 2. Do not mess the bathroom with unwanted hair. 3. Be considerate when using hot water. Do not use so much that those coming after you are inconvenienced by not …
Read More »Sunnats and Aadaab of Ghusal- Part 9
1. Do not waste water during the ghusal. Too much of water should not be used, nor should so little be used, that one is unable to wash thoroughly. عن عبد الله بن محمد بن عقيل بن أبي طالب عن أبيه عن جده قال قال رسول الله صلى الله عليه …
Read More »Sunnats and Aadaab of Ghusal- Part 8
1. If you are performing a fardh ghusl, then ensure that water reaches every part of the body, especially the mouth, inside the nose, the corner of the eyes, inside the navel, etc. No part should be left dry. Even if an area equal to a hair’s breadth is left …
Read More »Sunnats and Aadaab of Ghusal- Part 7
1. Pour water on the head thrice. عن عائشة قالت كان رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم إذا أراد أن يغتسل من الجنابة بدأ فغسل يديه قبل أن يدخلهما الإناء ثم غسل فرجه ويتوضأ وضوءه للصلاة ثم يشرب شعره الماء ثم يحثي على رأسه ثلاث حثيات (سنن الترمذي، الرقم: 104) …
Read More »Sunnats and Aadaab of Ghusal- Part 6
1. Perform the complete wudhu. If you are bathing in a place where the water collects on the ground and there is no water outlet, then postpone the washing of your feet to the end of the ghusl. After completing the other acts of the ghusl, you should move to …
Read More »Reciting Duas when Making Wudhu in a Bathroom
Q: If one is performing wudhu in the bathroom, and there is also a toilet in the same bathroom, then should one recite the duas of wudhu? A: If the basin where one is making wudhu is close to the toilet then one should not recite the duas of wudhu. …
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