Sunnats and Aadaab – Hanafi Mazhab

1. If one had made gheebah of someone and the person whose gheebah was made came to know of the gheebah, then in order for one’s taubah to be accepted, apart from seeking forgiveness from Allah Ta‘ala, it is necessary for one to seek forgiveness from the person as well. …

1. It is permissible to speak about the wrongs of a person in order to save people from his harm. For example, someone is asked for a reference regarding a certain boy for the purpose of nikaah, it will be permissible for him to reveal that boy’s weaknesses or wrongs …

1. It is impermissible to engage in gheebah (backbiting). Gheebah is to discuss some aspect of a person in his absence which he would not like people to speak about (e.g. the sins which he commits in secret). However, if a person is a flagrant sinner and commits sins in …

1. One should always speak the truth. One should never speak lies. عن عبد الله، قال: قال رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم: عليكم بالصدق، فإن الصدق يهدي إلى البر، وإن البر يهدي إلى الجنة، وما يزال الرجل يصدق ويتحرى الصدق حتى يكتب عند الله صديقا، وإياكم والكذب، فإن الكذب …

1. When one meets a Muslim or contacts him via any means of communication (e.g. cellphone, whatsapp, SMS, email, etc.) then one should first make salaam before commencing the discussion. عن علي رضي الله عنه قال قال رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم : للمسلم على المسلم ست بالمعروف يسلم …

1. When relating any incident or report, one should relate the exact incident with the correct details. One should not give incorrect information or exaggerate in explaining the situation. Similarly, one should refrain from beautifying one’s speech with the intention of impressing people. This manner of speech has been disapproved …

1. One should not get involved in discussions that do not benefit one in one’s deen or dunya, and one should refrain from nonsensical talk. عن الحسن بن علي قال : سألت خالي هند بن أبي هالة ، وكان وصافا ، فقلت : صف لي منطق رسول الله صلى الله …

1. When conversing with people, one should not speak too fast, rather one should speak at a pace that people may easily understand. One should speak clearly and be to the point. One should not be too brief in one’s speech, thereby making it difficult for people to understand the …

1. Before speaking, ponder over what you wish to say. If you are sure that the contents of your speech is not displeasing to Allah Ta’ala or hurtful to people, then you may mention it. عن أبي هريرة قال قال رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم من كان يؤمن بالله …

Sunnah Occasions of Ghusl

There are numerous occasions when it is sunnah for one to perform ghusl. Some of these occasions are: