Sunnats and Aadaab – Hanafi Mazhab

1. When leaving the home leave with the left foot. 2. Recite the masnoon du`aa when leaving the home: بِسْمِ اللهِ تَوَكَّلْتُ عَلىَ اللهِ لاَ حَولَ وَ لاَ قُوَّةَ إِلاَّ بِاللهِ In the name of Allah Ta’ala. I place my reliance upon Allah Ta’ala. There is no power (to do …

1. Keep the home neat and tidy. Do not leave things scattered about. 2. Replace commonly used items to their respective places. 3. When using something that is shared by several people then do not unnecessarily delay in using it, as your prolonging will inconvenience them e.g. the toilet, bathroom, …

1.  Upon entering the home, make your presence known. There can be one of several situations: a) Your own private room. For this no permission is required to enter. b) Another room in the house.   c) A Common room where everyone sits e.g. the lounge. For these two, permission …

1. Go to the Eidgah early.

2. Walk to the place of Eid Salaah.

Hazrat Sa’d bin Abi Waqqaas (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) reports that Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) would proceed towards the Eid Salaah walking, and would return walking.

The occasions of Eidul Adha and Eidul Fitr are the days of celebration for the Muslims. On the occasion, of Eidul Fitr, Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) said,

“Indeed the people of every religion (e.g. Jews, Christians, etc.) have their Eid (i.e. special days of celebration), and this day (i.e. Eidul Fitr and Eidul Adha) is our Eid.”

1. Recite durood in abundance.

Hazrat Aws bin Aws (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) reports that Hazrat Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) said, “The most virtuous of days is the day of Jumu’ah. Therefore, recite durood abundantly upon me on this day, for indeed your durood are presented to me.”

1. It is preferable to wear white clothing.

Hazrat Ibnu Abbaas (radhiyallahu ‘anhuma) reports that Hazrat Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) said, “Wear white clothing, for indeed it is the best of clothes, and enshroud your deceased in it.”

1. Recite Surah Dukhaan on Thursday night.

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

The day of Jumu’ah holds great importance and significance in Islam. It is among the great favours of Allah Ta‘ala upon this Ummah and it is a salient feature of Islam.

Hazrat Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) said:

“The day of Jumu’ah is sayyidul ayyaam (i.e. the leader of all days), and the greatest day (from the days of the week) in the sight of Allah Ta‘ala. It is more virtuous than the day of Eidul Adha and the day of Eidul Fitr in the sight of Allah Ta‘ala.

1. Using the miswaak increases the reward of the salaah seventy times. عن عائشة رضي الله عنها قالت قال رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم فضل الصلاة التي يستاك لها على الصلاة التي لا يستاك لها سبعين ضعفا (المستدرك على الصحيحين للحاكم، الرقم: ٥١٥)[1] Hazrat Aaishah (radhiyallahu ‘anha) reports that …