Visit the Sick

The Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him), "Every Muslim has five rights over another Muslim (i.e., he has to perform five duties for another Muslim): to return the greetings, to visit the sick, to accompany funeral processions, to accept an invitation, to respond to the sneezer [i.e., to say: 'Yarhamuk-Allah (may Allah bestow His Mercy on you),' when the sneezer praises Allah]."

[Al-Bukhari and Muslim].

Treat People Well

One of the forgotten Sunnahs is to make others feel important and appreciated. The Prophet (peace be upon him would deal with people in such a compassionate way that they began to feel they are his dearest.

Smile

    Smile

    It's Sunnah

Smiling is not only a virtue and Sunnah but it has also many good effects on our Health and life. Following are some of the benefits of smiling:

* Smile always changes your mood. If you are not in a good mood by smiling your mood will change. 

* Smiling will make you attractive. People are always attracted to a person who smiles more. 

* It reduces your stress. When you are feeling tired and stressful by smiling your stress will reduce. 

* Smiling also has good effect on Immune System of a person. Its help Immune System to work better. The reason behind that is because you feel relaxed when you smile.

It is reported by many people that the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) was Cheerful and bright-faced.  According to historians he always kept smiling in the face of his Companions to the extent that Abdullah ibn Al-Harith ibn Hazm said, "I have never seen anyone who smiles more than the Prophet does." 

(At-Tirmidhi)

Jarir ibn Abdullah said: "Allah's Messenger (peace and blessings be upon him) never refused me permission to see him since I embraced Islam and never looked at me but with a smile" 

(Sahih Muslim).

Moreover, Abu Hurairah narrated that the Messenger of Allah said: "You cannot satisfy people with your wealth, but satisfy them with your cheerful faces and good morals" 

(Abu Ya`la and Al-Hakim; Authentic hadith).

Abu Dhar narrated from the Prophet that he said, "Do not disdain a good deed, (no matter how small it may seem) even if it is your meeting with your brother with a cheerful face" 

(Sahih Muslim).

And, the Prophet (peace be upon him) said, "Smiling in your brother's face is an act of charity"

 (At-Tirmidhi; Declared Authentic by Al-Albani).

Amazingly, smiling is equal to spending in the cause of Allah, without having to pay even a penny. This is, indeed, a Prophetic solution to those who desire to give charity but cannot afford it.

This is an endless wellspring, if we just know how to use it. If we use smiling, wisely and sensibly, we can win over hearts. They will be more open and prepared to listen to what we share about our beautiful faith.

What is meant here, keep a beautiful genuine smile that stems from the depth of one's heart.

The smile that indicates and shows one's good character.

Always Keep Smiling 😊

Visit the sick

                          Visit the Sick

                            It's Sunnah

The work of mercy invites us to visit someone who is in the hospital or is housebound. The touch of a hand, a Prayer and real eye contact are great healers to the human spirit. 

Visiting the sick is called 'iyaadah in Arabic (from a root word meaning return) because people come back time after time.

It is proven in al-Saheehaayn that the Prophet (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) said: "There are five duties that the Muslim owes to his brother Muslim," one of which is visiting the sick.

According to another version: "The rights of one Muslim over another are..." Al-Bukhaari said: Chapter on the obligation of visiting the sick, and he narrated the words of the Prophet (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him): “Feed the hungry, visit the sick and free the captives." The correct view is that it is a communal obligation, and the Muslims are obliged to visit their sick.

There are many ahaadeeth which speak of its virtue, such as the words of the Prophet (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him): "When the Muslim visits his (sick) Muslim brother, he is harvesting the fruits of Paradise until he returns." 

Narrated by Muslim, 2568.

The reward attained by the one who visits the sick is likened to the harvest reaped by one who gathers fruit.

Imam Ahmad narrated that Jaabir (may Allah be pleased with him) said: The Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) said: "Whoever visits a sick person is plunging into mercy until he sits down, and when he sits down he is submerged in it." 

 Al-Silsilah al-Saheehah, 2504.

Ali (may Allah be pleased with him) said: I heard the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) say: "There is no Muslim who visits a (sick) Muslim early in the morning but Seventy thousand angles send blessings upon him until evening comes and if he visits him in the evening, Seventy thousand angles send blessings upon him until morning comes and he will have a Garden in Paradise"

Al-Tirmidhi (969).

There is no sin in a man visiting a non-mahram woman, or a woman visiting a non-mahram man, so long as the following conditions are met: proper covering, no risk of fitnah, and no being alone together.

Imam al-Bukhaari narrated a hadeeth from 'Aa'ishah (may Allah be pleased with her), who said that she visited Abu Bakr and Bilaal (may Allah be pleased with them both) when they fell sick when they first came to Madeenah.

There is no sin in visiting a mushrik kaafir who is sick, if that serves an interest. 

The Prophet (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) visited a Jewish boy and called him to Islam, and he became Muslim. Narrated by al-Bukhaari (1356). And the Prophet (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) was present when his paternal uncle Abu Taalib was dying, and he called him to Islam but he refused. Agreed upon.

The visitor should not sit for too long with the sick person, rather the visit should be short so that it does not cause any hardship to him or his family. 

The sick person may pass through periods when he suffers pain because of his sickness, or he may do something that he would not like anyone to see, so sitting with him for too long will cause him embarrassment.

However, it depends on the situation; the sick person may like some people to sit with him for a long time.

There is nothing in the Sunnah that suggests that there is a specific time for visiting the sick. Ibn al-Qayyim said: The Prophet (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) did not specify any particular day or time for visiting the sick, rather he prescribed that for his ummah by night and by day, at all times. 

Zaad al-Ma'aad, 1/497

Some of the salaf used to visit the sick at the beginning of the day or in the early evening, so that the angels would send blessings upon them for the longest time.

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Dua should be made for the sick person in the manner narrated in the Sunnah: "La ba's, tuhoor in sha Allah (No worry, it is a purification, if Allah wills)." 

Narrated by al-Bukhaari.

Dua for healing should be said three times. The Prophet (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) visited Sa'd ibn Abi Waqqaas and said: "O Allah, heal Sa'd," three times." 

Narrated by al-Bukhaari (5659) and Muslim (1628).

The Prophet (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) used to place his right hand on the sick person and say: "Adhhib al-ba's Rabb an-naas, wa'shfi anta al-Shaafi, laa shifaa'a illa shifaa'uka shifaa'an laa yughaadir saqaman (Take away the pain, O Lord of mankind, and grant healing, for You are the Healer, and there is no healing but Your healing that leaves no trace of sickness)." 

Narrated by Muslim, 2191.

Hazrat Abu Sa'eed Khudri (R.A.) reports that Rasulullah(Sallallaahu alaiyhi wassallam) said, "When you visit a sick person, speak in a reassuring way to him (about his age and his life).'  (For instance, tell him, 'Alhamdulillah, your health has improved' or 'Inshaa Allah you will get better soon.') Saying this will not delay what is predestined, but it will certainly make him feel happy.'

[Tirmizi, Ibn Maajah]

'Innaa lillaahi wa 'innaa 'ilayhi raaji'oon, 

Allaahumma'-jurni fee museebatee wa 'akhliflee khayran minhaa.

We are from Allah and unto Him we return. O Allah take me out of my plight and bring to me after it something better. 

(Muslim 2/632)

We pray to Allah to cure the sick amongst us and give us the ability to practice this sunnah of the Holy Prophet Muhammad (peace and blessings be upon him).. 

Aameen

If you see Something Harmful on the Road, Remove it

The Prophet (peace be upon him) said, “Removing a harmful thing from the path is a charitable act.”

- Bukhari and Muslim

Be Patient with the Children

When your children flood you with a thousand questions, answer them with patience! Showing mercy towards the kids is one of the simplest Sunnahs we can follow in our lives.

Be gentle with your wife

               Be gentle with your wife

                           It's Sunnah

Be gentle 

"…And live with them in kindness…" (Quran 4:19)

Allah instructs every men to be nice to their wives and to treat them well to the best of their ability, In islam the relationship between husband and wife is a strong bond to be nurtured with kindness, love and mercy.

When you read about the Prophet’s behaviour towards of his wives, you will be amazed by the great level of care, gentleness, love and compassion he showed them.

Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) Sayings About Wives   : Ibn `Abbas R.A narrated, the Prophet PBUH said.....

* The best among you is the best towards his wife, and I am the best of you to my wives. (Ibn Majah) - 

* The most perfect Muslim in the matter of faith is one who has excellent behavior; and the best among you are those who behave best towards their wives.

* -O People! fear Allah with regard to your wives. You have taken them into your possession with the permission of Allah. 

* By assisting your wives in their household matters you men receive the reward of sadaqah.

* - Women are part of men.

* When you eat, feed her and when you dress, dress her; do not smite her across the face and do not boycott her but within the house. - 

* O Man! there is reward for you even in having sexual relations with your wife. 

* Conjugal relations with your wife is a sadaqah. - 

* If you spend an amount you will be rewarded for it, even when you lift the morsel to your wife's mouth.

💕 She Deserves the BEST Treatment

“The most complete of the believers in faith, is the one with the best character. And the best of you are those who are best to their women.”

(At-Tirmidhi and authenticated by Al-Albani)

“The best among you is the best towards his wife, and I am the best of you to my wives.”

 (Ibn Majah and authenticated by Al-Albani)

“A believer must not hate a believing woman (i.e., his wife); if he dislikes one of her traits he will be pleased with another.” 

(Muslim)

The world is but a (quick passing) enjoyment; and the best enjoyment of the world is (to have) a pious wife.” 

(Muslim)

"Indeed, I will inflict difficulties on those of you who squandered the rights of two weak groups: (ie) orphans and women." 

(Narrated by Ibn Majah no. 3678, al- Albani in Ash-Shahihah no. 1015)     

Advice : Help the wife in the household work and do not criticize the shortcomings.

"O Umm al-muminin, what did the Prophet do when He is with you (in your house)?" Ayesha answered, "He does what one of you does when he is helping his wife. He rubs his sandals, sews his clothes and lifts water in a bucket." (Reported by Ibn Hibban no: 6406)

 * Avoid arguments or disputes with wives.

 "I will guarantee a house on the edge of heaven for anyone who leaves the debate even though he is right." 

(Narrated by Abu Daud no. 4800 and Al-Albani in Shahihul jami no.1464)

THIRTY (30) WAYS ON HOW TO TREAT YOUR WIFE IN ACCORDANCE TO ISLAM. 

1. Make her feel secure, don't threaten her with divorce. 

2. Give sincere Salams. 

3. Treat her gently, as fragile vessel. 

4. Advise in private, at the best time, in the best way and atmosphere. 

5. Be generous with her. 

6. Warm the seat for her, you will warm her heart. 

7. Avoid anger. 

8. Be in (Wudhu) ablution at all times. 

9. Don't be rigid or harsh-hearted or you will be broken. 

10. Be a good listener. 

11. Yes for flattery. No for arguing. 

12. Call your wife with the best names, cute nicknames, and names she loves to hear. 

13. A pleasant surprise.

14. Preserve and guard the tongue. 

15. Expect, accept, and overlook her shortcomings. 

16. Give sincere compliments. 

17. Encourage her to keep good relations with her family. 

18. Speak of the topic of her interest. 

19. Overlook small things, don't nitpick. 

21. Expect and respect her jealousy. 

22. Be humble.

23. Help her love your relatives, but don't try to force her. 

24. Remember your wife in (Du'a) prayers. 

25. Leave the past for Allah, don't dwell on, dig into, or bring it up. 

26. Don't act as if you are doing her a favor by working or providing, Allah is the Provider, the husband is the carrier of the sustenance to the family.

27. Take (Shaitan) Devil as your enemy, not your wife. 

28. Put food in your wife's mouth. 

29.Treat your wife like she is the most precious pearl that you want to protect. 

30. Show her your smile. 

May Allah (SWT) make it easy for all husbands to practice these tips. Ameen.

Islam has given her a great and prestigious elevation. Yes she deserves love, care and affection. She deserve the best treatment. Islam teaches us many ways to keep her love. Express your love just like our Prophet PBUH has taught us.

Thanks 😊

Forgive your enemies

The Prophet's (peace be upon him) own people plotted to kill him. They exiled him from Mecca, tortured and killed his followers, spread false rumors about him, and did their absolute best to end his life and message. Despite all of this, he forgave these people. 

So must we!

Keep in touch with relatives and friends

  

       Keep in touch with relatives and friends

                             It's Sunnah

In Islam, the importance of maintaining family relations is paramount. The Holy Quran says, "And be careful of [your duty to] God in whose name you demand [your rights] from one another, and [to] the ties of relationship; surely God is ever watchful over you!" (4:1)

The descendent and successor of Prophet Muhammad, Imam Jafar As-Sadiq was asked about this verse. He said "It means the family relationship. Surely God the most high has ordered it to be regarded and has magnified it. Do you not observe that He has mentioned it with Himself." Maintaining the bonds of kinship is called silat ur-rahm in Arabic. The exact meaning of the word rahm is "womb." It is derived from the Arabic root word raheem which means "to have mercy on."

The Prophet ṣallallāhu ‘alayhi wa sallam (peace and blessings of Allāh be upon him) said:
“Anyone who wants to have his provision expanded and his term of life prolonged should maintain ties of kinship.” [Al Adab Al Mufrad]

Stop Arguing

The Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him) said, 

“I guarantee a house in paradise for those who give up arguing even if they are right.” 

(Abu Dawud)

Be merciful to your kids

Being kind and merciful to your kids is one the easiest Sunnah to follow. Deal with them with love, kindness and respect.

Want for people what you want for yourself

The Prophet, peace, and blessings be upon him, said

“The servant does not attain the reality of faith until he loves for people what he loves for himself of goodness.”

Source: Ṣaḥīḥ Ibn Ḥibbān 238, Grade: Sahih

Entering the washroom.....say Bismillah

The Prophet (peace be upon him) said, to put a barrier that will prevent the jinn from seeing the ‘awrah of the sons of Adam, let any one of you say ‘Bismillah’ when entering the toilet. 

(At-Tirmidhi)

Help with household chores

The Prophet (peace be upon him) lived in a time when men considered themselves superior to women. Aisha explains that he used to milk the goats, mend his sandals, and patch his own clothes. When she was asked, “What did the Prophet use to do in his house?” Aisha replied, “He used to keep himself busy serving his family, and when it was the time for prayer he would go for it.” 

(Bukhari)

Show Affection towards your children

Allah's Messenger (peace be upon him) kissed Al-Hasan ibn `Ali while Al-Aqra` ibn Habis At-Tamimi was sitting with him. Al-Aqra` said, “I have ten children and have never kissed one of them.” The Prophet cast a look at him and said, “Whoever is not merciful to others will not be treated mercifully.” 

(Al-Bukhari)

Be Patient with the Children

When your children flood you with a thousand questions, answer them with patience! Showing mercy towards the kids is one of the simplest Sunnahs we can follow in our lives.

Allah's Messenger (peace be upon him) drank milk, rinsed his mouth, and said, "It has fat."‬‬ 

Sahih al-Bukhari 211 In-book ref: Book 4, Hadith 77

The bond with Family

Your bonds with people are more precious than your ego. Be the first to mend your ties if they are severed

Be Kind To Animals

The Prophet (peace be upon him) never stood for animal cruelty. He never enjoyed chasing or hunting them down. Before you scare away a bird or throw a stone at street dogs, stop and ask yourself whose Sunnah are you following?

Keep Your Promise

The Prophet (peace be upon him), said, “When you judge, then be just. When you make a covenant, then keep it. When your mercy is sought, then be merciful. Whoever does not do any of that, the curse of Allah, His angels, and all people will be upon him.”

Source: al-Mu’jam al-Kabīr 725