Sunnats and Aadaab – Hanafi Mazhab

1. Make masah of the nape (the back of the neck) using the back of the fingers. Masah will not be made on the throat.[1]  عن ابن عمر رضي الله عنهما أن النبي صلى الله عليه وسلم قال من توضأ ومسح بيديه على عنقه وقي الغل يوم القيامة (التلخيص الحبير …

1. Make khilaal of the beard. Khilaal of the beard should be made by passing the wet fingers of the right hand through the beard from the bottom (from beneath the chin). Khilaal is sunnah for the one whose beard is thick due to which the skin beneath the hair …

1. Gargle the mouth thrice by taking three handfuls of water with the right hand. Gargle thoroughly, allowing the water to reach all the parts of the mouth.[1] عن وهيب عن عمرو عن أبيه شهدت عمرو بن أبي حسن سأل عبد الله بن زيد رضي الله عنه عن وضوء النبي …

1. When making wudhu, sit on a raised place (e.g. a chair) and face the qiblah. The place where one makes wudhu should be a clean place [1] عن عبد خير عن علي رضي الله عنه أنه أتي بكرسي فقعد عليه ثم دعا بتور فيه ماء فكفأ على يديه ثلاثا …

  1. Relieve yourself in a secluded place which is protected from the gazes of people.[1] عن جابر بن عبد الله رضي الله عنهما قال إن النبي صلى الله عليه وسلم كان إذا أراد البراز انطلق حتى لا يراه أحد (سنن أبي داود، الرقم: ٢)[2] Hazrat Jaabir (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) reports, …

Importance of Cleanliness Islam is a religion of complete purity and cleanliness. Islam advocates adopting purity and cleanliness in all departments of human living. Hazrat Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) said: الطهور شطر الإيمان “Purity is half of imaan.”[1] In fact, Islam has adequately guided us and shown us the way …

1. Wudhu is a purification from minor sins. عن عثمان بن عفان رضي الله عنه قال قال رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم من توضأ فأحسن الوضوء خرجت خطاياه من جسده حتى تخرج من تحت أظفاره (صحيح مسلم، الرقم: ٢٤٥) Hazrat Uthmaan (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) reports that Hazrat Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi …

1. Recite Surah Dukhaan on Thursday night (the night of Jumu’ah).

Hazrat Abu Hurairah (radhiyallahu ‘anhu)  reports that Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) said, “Whoever recites Surah Haa meem Ad-Dukhaan on the night of Jumu’ah (i.e. Thursday night), all his (minor) sins will be forgiven.”

There are certain surahs which have been prescribed to be recited at specific times during the night and day or during certain days of the week. It is mustahab for one to recite these surahs at their prescribed times.

1. Recite Surah Kaafiroon before sleeping.

1. When you complete the tilaawat of the entire Quraan Majeed and reach Surah Naas, then it is mustahab for you to commence the Quraan Majeed again by reciting Surah Faatihah and the beginning verses of Surah Baqarah until اَلْمُفْلِحُون .