Sunnats and Aadaab – Hanafi Mazhab

Admonition for those who Neglect Salaah with Jamaat in the Musjid It was the burning desire of Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) that the men of the Ummah perform their Salaah with jamaat in the musjid. Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) used to be greatly hurt when he learnt of people performing …

The lofty position which salaah holds in the life of a Muslim does not require any explanation. The fact that it will be the first aspect regarding which a person will be questioned on the Day of Qiyaamah is sufficient proof of its importance. Hazrat Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) said: …

1. The gifts, donations, etc. given by a person in his final illness (in the state of maradhul maut) will all be treated as bequests and will only be valid from one third of his estate. Hence, upon his demise, after paying for his burial expenses and settling his debts …

1. When giving gifts to children, then parents should treat their children equally. It is reprehensible for parents to favour some children over the others without a valid reason. However, if there is a valid reason, it will be permissible to give one more than the others. For example, if …

1. If one does not have the means to reciprocate the gift that he had received, then one should thank the person giving the gift by saying, “Jazaakallah khairan (May Allah Ta‘ala reward you with the best of rewards)”. Similarly, one should make dua for him/her. عن أسامة بن زيد …

1. If one has the means, then when reciprocating the gift one had received, one should try and give something better in return. عن الربيع بنت معوذ بن عفراء قالت: أتيت النبي صلى الله عليه وسلم بقناع من رطب وأجر زغب فأعطاني ملء كفه حليا وذهبا (الشمائل المحمدية للترمذي رقم: …

1. Upon receiving a gift from someone, if one has the means to reciprocate by also giving the person a gift, then he should do so. عن عائشة رضي الله عنها، قالت: كان رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم يقبل الهدية ويثيب عليها (صحيح البخاري، الرقم: 2585) Hazrat Aa’ishah (radhiyallahu …

1. When one is offered a gift, one should not reject it as this will dishearten the person who had offered the gift. However, if there is a valid reason to reject the gift, (e.g. the gift is being given by a non-mahram girl to a boy or vice-versa, or …

1. When accepting a gift, then one should thank the person for giving the gift. Even if the gift is something small, one should express gratitude and show appreciation. One should not enquire regarding the price of the gift as this may cause the person giving the gift to feel …

1. Performing wudhu at home and walking to the musjid for salaah is a means of one’s sins being forgiven and one’s rank being elevated. عن أبي هريرة رضي الله عنه قال قال رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم من تطهر في بيته ثم مشى إلى بيت من بيوت الله …