Sunnats and Aadaab – Hanafi Mazhab

1. When engaging in a discussion or mashwara with one’s seniors, one should not initiate the discussion, but allow the seniors to speak first. Thereafter, one may respectfully present one’s opinion. عن سهل بن أبي حثمة، ورافع بن خديج، أن محيصة بن مسعود، وعبد الله بن سهل، انطلقا قبل خيبر، …

1. It is permissible to compliment people for the good they do as this is a means of encouragement for them and a way of showing appreciation. عن أبي بن كعب، قال: قال رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم: يا أبا المنذر، أتدري أي آية من كتاب الله معك أعظم؟ …

When Hazrat Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) made hijrah (migrated) to Madinah Munawwarah, he constructed the musjid. After constructing the musjid, he consulted the Sahaabah (radhiyallahu ‘anhum) regarding the method to be adopted to call people for salaah.

1. One should refrain from praising a person in public as there is the fear that pride may enter his heart. For this reason, the hadith has forbade praising people in public. Praising a person in his absence is permissible, on condition that one does not exaggerate in praising him. …

1. When addressing your elder, speak to him with respect. Do not be rude and disrespectful in your approach. 2. Do not raise your voice above the voice of your elder, nor argue with him.

22. The time of sehri commences from the last sixth of the night. However, it is preferable to delay the sehri to the end of the sehri time, before the fast commences (i.e. a little before subah saadiq). Nevertheless, one should not delay so much that there is fear of …

17. Increase four actions in Ramadhaan: (a) The recitation of the kalimah ‘laa ilaaha illallah’ (b) Istighfaar (c) Seeking entrance into Jannah (d) Seeking protection from Jahannum عن سلمان رضي الله عنه قال خطبنا رسول الله صلى الله عليه و سلم في آخر يوم من شعبان… واستكثروا فيه من أربع خصال …

1. Do not enter into arguments with people. In a discussion, if people disagree with your viewpoint, then do not argue with them in trying to prove your viewpoint. عن أنس رضي الله عنه قال: قال رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم: من ترك الكذب وهو باطل بني له في …

1. If Allah Ta‘ala has blessed you with good qualities, then do not boast about them before people and do not look down at others who do not possess such good qualities. Rather, you should praise Allah Ta‘ala for the good you have and make dua to Allah Ta‘ala to …

12. Refrain from anything that is haraam or even doubtful, whether it is doubtful food, actions, statements, etc. 13. Fasting in the month of Ramadhaan is a great ibaadah. Hence, during the fast, one should ensure that he does not involve himself in any sinful action which will cause the …