Sunnats and Aadaab – Hanafi Mazhab

Sunnah Method of Calling Out the Azaan 1. Ensure that your intention for calling out the azaan is solely to please Allah Ta‘ala. عن ابن عباس رضي الله عنهما أن النبي صلى الله عليه وسلم قال من أذن سبع سنين محتسبا كتبت له براءة من النار (سنن الترمذي، الرقم: ٢٠٦)[1] …

1. The muazzin should be a male.[1]       عن ابن عمر رضي الله عنهما قال ليس على النساء أذان ولا إقامة (السنن الكبرى للبيهقي، الرقم: ١٩٩٦)[2] It is reported that Hazrat Ibnu Umar (radhiyallahu ‘anhuma) said, “Calling out the azaan and iqaamah is not the responsibility of women.” …

1. The muazzin has been described in the Hadith as being from the best servants of Allah Ta’ala. عن ابن أبي أوفى رضي الله عنه قال قال رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم إن خيار عباد الله الذين يراعون الشمس والقمر والنجوم والأظلة لذكر الله (المستدرك على الصحيحين للحاكم، الرقم: …

Azaan is among the salient features of the Deen of Islam. Islam has afforded great honour to all those who call out the azaan, inviting people towards salaah. On the Day of Qiyaamah, people will admire those who used to call out the azaan in the world on account of their …

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.

Duas and Azkaar Before Sleeping

Dua One

O Allah Ta‘ala, with Your name do I die and live.

Duas when Experiencing Bad Dreams

If you experience fear during the night due to seeing bad dreams, recite the following duas:

Dua One

1. Do not sleep unnecessarily after Maghrib. If you have a need to sleep (e.g. due to illness or extreme tiredness) then get someone to wake up you up for Esha or set an alarm.

Hazrat Abu Barzah (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) reports that Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) disliked that a person sleep before Esha (i.e. after Maghrib), and engage in discussions after Esha (in the case where there is no need).

1. Recite the masnoon duas and azkaar before sleeping.

 O Allah Ta‘ala, with Your name do I die and live.

2. Sleep on the right side and place your right hand under your right cheek.

Sleep is one of the basic needs of every person, just as eating and drinking are basic needs. Allah Ta‘ala makes mention of the great bounty of sleep in the Qur’aan Majeed saying:

And We made sleep a means of rest for you.