Sunnats and Aadaab – Hanafi Mazhab

1. When undressing, even if you are alone, you should avoid being completely naked. You should keep on the upper garment when removing the lower garment. After wearing the clean lower garment, you may remove the upper garment.

Hazrat Bahz bin Hakeem relates from his father, who relates from his grandfather (radhiyallahu ‘anhu): On one occasion, I asked, “O Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam), with regards to our private parts, what are the laws regarding our exposing or concealing them?” Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) replied, “Safeguard your private parts and do not expose them except before your wife or your slave women.” I then asked, “O Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam), what is the law in the case where many people are living together?” Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) replied, “Ensure that you do not expose your private parts before anyone.” I then asked, “O Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam), what is the law in the case where a person is alone (can he undress and become completely naked)?” Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) replied, “Allah Ta‘ala is more worthy than the people that you show shame and modesty before Him.”

1. When wearing your clothing, recite the following dua:

All praise is due to Allah Ta‘ala who has clothed me with this clothing and granted it to me without any effort or ability from my side.

Note: The virtue of reciting the abovementioned dua is that all one’s previous minor sins will be forgiven.

1. Wear your best clothing on the days of Eid and Jumu’ah, as these days are the greatest and most virtuous days. It is preferable to wear white clothing on these days.

Hazrat Abdullah bin Salaam (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) reports that he heard Hazrat Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) mention while he was on the mimbar delivering the khutbah on the day of Jumu’ah, “Why do you not purchase a pair of clothing and keep it exclusive for wearing on the day of Jumu’ah, apart from your normal daily clothing.”

1. A man’s clothing (i.e. kurta, pants, lungi, etc.) should not flow beneath the ankles. Grave warnings have been sounded in the Mubaarak Ahaadith for the one who allows his garments to flow beneath his ankles.

Hazrat Abu Hurairah (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) reports that Hazrat Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) said, “That portion of the lower garment which hangs beneath the ankles will be in the fire of Jahannum.”

1. The best clothing for a Muslim is that which is worn by the pious and righteous.

Hazrat Ibnu Umar (radhiyallahu ‘anhuma) reports that Hazrat Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) said, “The one who emulates a people will be counted from amongst them (in the court of Allah Ta‘ala).”

Sunnats and Aadaab of Clothing

1. A believer should not feel ashamed to expose his identity as a Muslim and adopt the sunnah attire in his life. Adopting the sunnah attire is a means of identifying with the way of Islam and a means of showing our true love for Hazrat Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) and his mubaarak lifestyle.

2. Men should not wear clothing that resembles the clothing of women, nor should women wear clothing that resembles the clothing of men. The Hadith has cursed such men and women who imitate each other in clothing.

Every human being is born with several basic needs. Among the basic needs is the need for clothing. Allah Ta‘ala declares: “O children of Aadam (‘alaihis salaam)! We have sent down to you clothing to cover your nudity as well as to be an adornment for you, and the garment …

1. When making dua, ask Allah Ta‘ala to bless you with aafiyah (i.e. to bless you with ease in all departments of your life).

Hazrat Abbaas (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) reports: I once asked Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam), “O Rasul of Allah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam), teach me a (beneficial) dua which I should beg from Allah Ta‘ala.” Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) replied, “Beg Allah Ta‘ala to bless you with aafiyah (physical and spiritual ease).” After a few days, I again came to Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) and asked,

1. After completing your dua, say aameen.

bu Musabbih Al-Maqraaiy (rahimahullah) relates: On one occasion, we were seated by Abu Zuhair An-Numairi (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) who was from among the Sahaabah (radhiyallahu ‘anhum). He was most eloquent in speech. When anyone among us used to engage in dua, he would say, “Seal the dua with aameen, for aameen is like a stamp on the paper.”

1. When making dua, do not adopt an approach of uncertainty. For example, do not say, “O Allah, if You wish to fulfil my need, then You may fulfil it.”

Hazrat Abu Hurairah (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) reports that Hazrat Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) said, “(When making dua,) one should not say ‘O Allah, forgive me if You wish, have mercy on me if You wish, provide me with sustenance if You wish.’ Rather, he should beg of Allah’s Ta‘ala mercy with confidence (that Allah Ta‘ala will fulfil his needs. One should not ask Allah Ta‘ala to grant one His favour if He pleases,) because Allah Ta‘ala does as He pleases, none can force and compel Him (to do anything).”