Sunnah of the Prophet SAW - Two Phrases Beloved to God

The Prophet (pbuh) said:

“There are two phrases that are light on the tongue but heavy on the scale of rewards and are dear to the Gracious One. These are: Subhan Allah wa bi hamdih, “Glorified is Allah with all praise to Him,” and Subhan Allah al-`adheem, “Glorified is Allah, the Great.”

[Bukhari, Muslim & Tirmidhi]

What is especially beautiful about this specific remembrance is that these words are beloved to Allah- meaning if we are successful in saying them throughout the day, that He is pleased with us inshAllah! As it is only He that helps us in remembering Him

Sunnah of the Prophet - Three Surahs Before Bed

Aisha narrated that

when the Prophet (pbuh) went to bed every night, he used to cup his hands together and blow over it after reciting Surat Al-Ikhlas, Surat Al-Falaq and Surat An-Nas, and then rub his hands over whatever parts of his body he was able to rub, starting with his head, face and front of his body. He used to do that three times.

[Bukhari]

Ikhlas, And Ways To Obtain It

(The Brunei Times Islamia)

Imam Nawawi ARBA’IN AN-NAWAWI

It is narrated on the authority of the Leader of Believers (Amirul Mu’minin), Abu Hafs ‘Umar bin al-Khattab, may Allah be pleased with him, who said, “I heard the Messenger of Allah, may peace and blessing be upon him, say:

‘Actions are (judged) by motives (niyyat), so each man will have what he intended. Thus, he whose migration (hijrah) was to Allah and His Messenger, his migration is to Allah and His Messenger; but he whose migration was for some worldly thing he might gain, or for a wife he might marry, his migration is to that for which he migrated’.”

[Hadith narrated by Imam Al-Bukhari and Imam Muslim]

This hadith (saying of Prophet) was said by Prophet Muhammad at the time when a man migrated from Mekah to Madinah during the Hijrah for the sake of marrying someone and not for the sake of Islam.

It is considered to be one of the greatest hadiths in Islam.

Imam Shafi’i said, “This Hadith is one third of the knowledge of Islam; related to about 70 topics of Fiqh (Islamic jurisprudence).”

Hikmah

This hadith emphasizes ikhlas (purity in intention – absolute sincerity - to be truthful and honest to Allah alone, performing an act solely for Allah’s sake whereby no other witness except Allah is sought).

Ikhlas is one of the conditions of accepting good deeds. The other condition is that the actions must be done in accordance with the Shariah (Islamic guidance) as it will be explained in the fifth hadith.

This can be seen in the shahadah (testimony of faith):

“I bear witness that there is no god but Allah” is the ikhlas - ensuring that we do things for the sake of Allah and Allah alone.

“I bear witness that Muhammad is the Messenger of Allah” - the Sunnah is the manifestation of the Quran - the Messenger of Allah is our example, our best model to follow. Following his Sunnah in our ibadah, Akhlaq (ethics), and Muamalat (dealings) ensures that we are acting in accordance with the Shariah.

To achieve ikhlas, we have to avoid shirk (associating others with Allah, which causes insincerity). Al-Imam al- Harawi said the root cause for insincerity (or shirk) is self-desire (al-hawa). Therefore no action should be done because of selfdesire.

Imam al-Harawi states that there are 7 types of selfdesires:

• To make oneself appear good in the hearts of others.
• To seek the praises of others.
• To avoid being blamed by others.
• To seek the glorification of others.
• To seek the wealth or money of others.
• To seek the services or love of others.
• To seek the help of others for oneself.

Ways to obtain ikhlas:

• Do righteous deeds - the more good deeds we do and hence get closer to Allah, the more sincere we will be.
• Before we do any deed we should firstly seek knowledge (‘ilm) - our actions/deeds should be guided by knowledge so that we do them in accordance to the Shariah.
• Do not give false impressions - do not make others believe that an action we did was good when it was not.
• Al-Imam Ahmad said, “Before you do anything, check your intention (niyyat) - ask yourself before performing an action: ‘Is it for the sake of Allah?’”

There are four things that contradict ikhlas:

• Ma’siat - committing sins - this will weaken our ikhlas.
• Shirk - associating others with Allah.
• Riya’ - performing an ‘ibadah with the intention of showing off to others.
• Nifaq – hypocrisy.

Even though we must always make sure that our actions do not deviate from ikhlas, there are actions, which are automatically considered that of good intentions. For example, seeking knowledge in Islam, helping the community, doing da’wah, etc.

Surely, our life is completely nothing, unless we dedicate every deed only to Allah, Owner of our lives.

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Sunnah of the Prophet SAW - Go Early to the Friday Prayers

The Prophet (pbuh) said,

“Any person who takes a bath on Friday like the bath of Janaba and then goes for the prayer (in the first hour i.e. early), it is as if he had sacrificed a camel (in Allah’s cause); and whoever goes in the second hour it is as if he had sacrificed a cow; and whoever goes in the third hour, then it is as if he had sacrificed a horned ram; and if one goes in the fourth hour, then it is as if he had sacrificed a hen; and whoever goes in the fifth hour then it is as if he had offered an egg. When the Imam comes out (i.e. starts delivering the Khutba), the angels present themselves to listen to the Khutba.”

[Bukhari]

Here the Prophet (pbuh) tells us that the earlier one goes to the Friday prayer, the better! Also remember that every step taken to the mosque one is rewarded for; also there are extra rewards for praying in the first row; and there is an hour on friday in which du’a is not rejected, so we are able to take that time to make dua inshAllah.

Sunnah of the Prophet SAW - Stay Silent During The Khutbah

The Prophet (pbuh) recommended that one remains silent during the Friday Khutba.

[Bukhari]

He also told us,

"When the Imam comes out (i.e. starts delivering the Khutba), the angels present themselves to listen to the Khutba.”

[Bukhari]

Sunnah of the Prophet SAW - Cut your nails

“Five things are part of one’s Fitra…” and the Prophet (pbuh) mentioned that trimming the nails is one of them.

[Muslim]

In a hadith by Imam Muslim, the Prophet (pbuh) stated that we should not leave the acts of Fitra [natural disposition] for more than 40 days, as that is a lack of hygiene. We should try to keep our nails reasonably short at all times to prevent dirt from going underneath them.

Puasa di Bulan Rejab

Bulan Rejab adalah bulan ketujuh dalam kiraan taqwim Hijriyyah. Bulan ini termasuk salah satu di antara bulan suci dan dinamakan sebagai bulan Allah. Nabi Muhammad SAW bersabda bermaksud:

"Bulan Rejab bulan Allah, bulan Syaaban bulanku, dan bulan Ramadhan bulan umatku."

Bulan Rejab juga di anggap bulan istimewa kerana pada bulan ini berlaku peristiwa Isra' dan Mikraj Nabi Muhammad SAW.

Di antara amalan yang baik diamalkan di bulan Rejab ialah puasa dan bersedekah. Banyak hadis-hadis Nabi SAW menyebutkan tentang kelebihan ouasa di bulan Rejab. Antaranya sebagaimana hadis diriwayatmu oleh At-Tabrani daripada Sa'id bin Abu Rashid bermaksud:

"Barangsiapa berpuasa sehari daripada bulan Rejab maka ia seperti berpuasa setahun, dan barangsiapa berpuasa daripadanya (bulan Rejab) tujuh hari, ditutup daripadanya pintu-pintu Jahannam (neraka), dan barangsiapa berpuasa daripadanya lapan hari, dibukakan baginya lapan pintu syurga, dan barangsiapa berpuasa daripadanya sepuluh hari, tidak meminta dia dari Allah melainkan diberikannya, dan barangsiapa berpuasa daripadanya lima belas hari, menyeru orang yang menyeru dari langit: "Sesunggguhnya diampunkan bagimu dosa-dosa yang lalu maka mulakanlah amal", dan barangsiapa menambah (hari puasa), Allah menambahnya (kelebihan)."

Dalam hadis yang lain telah dikeluarkan oleh al-Khallal, daripada Abu Sa'id (secara marfu') bermaksud:

" Bulan Rajab adalah di antara bulan-bulan haram, hari-hari di dalamnya ada tertulis di pintu-pintu langit yang keenam, maka appabila seseorang berpuasa sehari daripadanya (bulan Rejab) dan menyempurnakaan puasanya dengan penuh ketaqwaan kepada Allah, bercakaplah pintu dan hari tersebut seraya berkata: "Tuhan ampunkan baginya (dosanya)", dan jika dia tidak menyempurnakan puasanya dengan ketaqwaan kepada Allah, maka pintu dan hari itu tidak akan memohonkan ampun baginya, dan dikatakan padanya: "Kau telah ditipu oleh dirimua."

Niat puasa bulan Rejab ialah:

Maksudnya: "Sahaja aku berpuasa sunat bulan Rejab kerana Allah Ta'ala."

Demikianlah satu amalan yang baik untuk diamalkan di bulan Rejab, bulan terbukanya pintu langit dan terbukanya pintu syurga. Sama-samalah kita merebut peluang ini dan semoga amalan kita akan diterima oleh Allah SWT.


rujukan: Majalah Al-Hadaf 2000

Months of Islam - Rejab

Is the seventh month of the Islamic Calendar.

The meaning of Rajab:

The lexical definition of Rajaba is "to respect", which is where the word Rajab has been deprived from.


Events of Rajab:

-The Holy Prophet ascended to Heaven on the 27th of Rajab on either Sunday or Monday (Mi'raaj).

-Hadhrat Bilal Ibn Haritha (R.A) brought a congregation of four hundred men named Banu Muzeena in the presence of the Holy Prophet . They all embraced Islam and became followers of the Holt Prophet in the year 5 A.H

-The battle of Tabook took place in the year 9 A.H. This was the last battle which the Holy Prophet participated in.

-The second Oath of Aqabah took place in Rajab, 12 A.H.


Deaths in Rajab:

-Imam Abu Hanifa (R.A) passed away on the 15th of Rajab 150 A.H.
-Imam Shafi'ee (R.A) passed away on the 14th Rajab 204 A.H.
-Imam Muslim (R.A) passed away on the 24th of Rajab 261 A.H.
-Imam Nawawee (R.A) passed away on the 14th of Rajab 677 A.H.

Maher Zain - Insha Allah | ماهر زين - ان شاء الله

Insya Allah-Maher Zain

Everytime you feel like you cannot go on
You feel so lost
That your so alone
All you is see is night
And darkness all around
You feel so helpless
You can`t see which way to go
Don`t despair and never loose hope
Cause Allah is always by your side

Insya Allah3x
Insya Allah you`ll find your way

Everytime you can make one more mistake
You feel you can`t repent
And that its way too late
Your`re so confused,wrong decisions you have made
Haunt your mind and your heart is full of shame


Don`t despair and never loose hope
Cause Allah is always by your side
Insya Allah3x
Insya Allah you`ll find your way
Insya Allah3x
Insya Allah you`ll find your way

Turn to Allah
He`s never far away
Put your trust in Him
Raise your hands and pray
OOO Ya Allah
Guide my steps don`t let me go astray
You`re the only one that showed me the way,
Showed me the way 2x
Insya Allah3x
Insya Allah we`ll find the way

Sunnah of The Prophet SAW - Be Gentle to Your Mother

About mothers, Prophet (pbuh) said:

"If you speak gently to her & feed her, you will enter the Garden if you avoid major wrong actions.'

[Bukhari]

The Prophet (pbuh) here gave us to practical things with regards to our mothers:

1) Speak gentle words: we can even say nice things such as we love her, or she looks nice today, or thank you for the many things she has done for us.

2) Feed her: here we can offer to cook for her, or take her out for a meal.

Muhammad Alshareef: Niche Hero Laedership Attitude - The Leadership Jacket

Sunnah of the Prophet - Do'a When Leaving The Home

When the Prophet (pbuh) would leave his home, he would say:

بسم اللَّهِ، توكَّلْتُ عَلَى اللَّهِ، اللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي أعوذُ بِكَ أنْ أَضِلَّ أو أُضَلَّ ، أَوْ أَزِلَّ أوْ أُزلَّ ، أوْ أظلِمَ أوْ أُظلَم ، أوْ أَجْهَلَ أو يُجهَلَ عَلَيَّ

"Bismillah, tawakaltu 'ala Allah. Allahumma innee a'oothu bika an adhil aw udhal, aw azil aw uzal, aw adhlim aw udhlam, aw ajhal aw yujhal 'alayy"

‘In the name of Allah, I place my trust in Allah. O Allah, I take refuge with You lest I should stray or be led astray, or slip or be tripped, or oppress or be oppressed, or behave foolishly or be treated foolishly.’

[Abu Dawud & Tirmidhi]

O God, Forgive Me When I Whine

Forgive Me, Ahmed Bukhatir

Solat Rawatib

Sembahyang Rawatib ialah sembahyang sunat yang dilakukan sebelum atau sesudah sembahyang fardu.

Ia terbahagi kepada 2:

(i) Sunat Muakkadah (سنة مؤكدة) - sunat yang sangat-sangat digalakkan oleh agama kerana ibadah itu selalu dikerjakan oleh Rasulullah SAW, tetapi tidak diwajibkan.

(ii) Sunat Ghairu muakkadah (سنة غير مؤكدة) - sunat yang digalakkan oleh agama tetapi kuat galakkannya tidaklah seperti Sunat Muakkadah kerana ibadah itu tidak selalu dikerjakan oleh Rasulullah SAW.

Sembahyang Rawatib yang Sunat Muakkadah ada 8 perkara:

1) 2 rakaat sebelum sembahyang fardu Subuh
2) 2 rakaat sebelum sembahyang fardu Zuhur
3) 2 rakaat sesudah sembahyang fardu Zuhur
4) 2 rakaat sesudah sembahyang fardu Maghrib
5) 2 rakaat sesudah sembahyang fardu Isya'
6) Sembahyang sunat witir sesudah sembahyang fardu Isya'
7) 2 rakaat sebelum sembahyang fardu Juma'at
8) 2 rakaat sesudah sembahyang fardu Juma'at

Sembahyang Rawatib yang Sunat Ghairu Muakkadah ada 5 perkara:

1) 2 rakaat lagi sebelum sembahyang fardu Zuhur
2) 2 rakaat lagi sesudah sembahyang fardu Zuhur
3) 4 rakaat sebelum sembahyang fardu Asar
4) 2 rakaat sebelum sembahyang fardu Maghrib
5) 2 rakaat sebelum sembahyang fardu Isya'

Sembahyang sunat sebelum sembahyang fardu dikatakan 'Qabliyyah' (قَبْلِيَّةً) dan sembahyang sunat sesudah sembahyang fardu dikatakan 'Ba'diyyah' (بَعْدِيَّةً).

Niatnya:

أُصَلِّى سُنَّةَ الصُّبْحِ/ الظُّهْرِ/ الْعَصْرِ/ الْمَغْرِبِ/ الْعِشَاءِ رَكْعَتَيْنِ قَبْلِيَّةً/ بَعْدِيَّةً لِلهِ تَعَالَى

Ertinya: "Sahaja aku sembahyang sunat Subuh/Zuhur/Asar/Maghrib/Isya' dua rakaat Qabliyyah/Ba'diyyah kerana Allah Ta'ala."

Di dalam niat bagi sembahyang fardu yang ada padanya 'Qabliyyah' dan 'Ba'diyyah', wajib disebut perkataan (قَبْلِيَّةً) dan (بَعْدِيَّةً), seperti Zuhur, Maghrib dan Isya' serta Juma'at.

Dan hukum mencampurkan Sunat Qabliyyah Muakkadah dengan Sunat Qabliyyah Ghairu Muakkadah dan juga Sunat Ba'diyyah Muakkadah dengan Sunat Ba'diyyah Ghairu Muakkadah (seperti Rawatib fardu Zuhur) adalah harus dengan satu takbiratul ihram, satu 'tahiyyat' dan satu salam. Tetapi lebih afdal jika dilakukan dua 'tahiyyat' (ada tahiyyat awal dan tahiyyat akhir) iaitu jangan dicampurkan bahkan dilakukan dengan dua takbiratul ihram, dua tahiyyat dan dua salam.


Ringkasannya:

2 – Rakaat Solat Sunat Muakkadah

2 – Rakaat Solat Sunat Ghairu Muakkadah

Lafaz Salam - Di Luar Dan Di Dalam Sembahyang

Salam di luar sembahyang ialah ucapan penghormatan yang diucapkan sesama orang-orang Islam. Hukum mengucapkan salam itu adalah sunat mu’akkadah (sunat yang dituntut). Ia merupakan sunnah Nabi kita Shallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam dan amalan para as-salaf ashshaleh yang sangat-sangat digalakkan, sebagaimana hadits daripada ‘Abdullah bin ‘Amr bin al-‘Ash Radhiallahu ‘anhuma, beliau berkata:

Maksudnya:

“Bahawa seorang lelaki bertanya kepada Rasulullah Shallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam: “Apakah pekerti Islam yang terbaik? Nabi Shallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam menjawab: “Engkau memberi makan dan memberi salam kepada orang yang kau kenal dan yang tidak kau kenal.”

(Hadits riwayat al-Bukhari dan Muslim)

Hadits ini merupakan suatu anjuran supaya mengucapkan salam kepada siapa saja yang ditemui, tidak terbatas kepada orang Islam yang dikenali malah juga yang tidak dikenali.

Adapun menjawab salam yang diucapkan oleh saudara Islam itu pula adalah wajib. Ini jelas berdasarkan firman Allah Ta‘ala:

Tafsirnya:

“Dan apabila kamu diberikan penghormatan dengan sesuatu ucapan hormat (seperti memberi salam), maka balaslah penghormatan itu dengan yang lebih baik daripadanya atau balaslah dia (dengan cara yang sama). Sesungguhnya Allah sentiasa menghitung tiap-tiap sesuatu.”

(Surah an-Nisaa: 86)

Sementara salam dalam sembahyang pula ialah ucapan salam yang merupakan rukun qauli (bacaan) yang wajib dilafazkan sebagai penutup bagi ibadah sembahyang.

Apakah ia lafaz-lafaz salam di luar sembahyang itu? Bagaimanakah lafaz salam yang sebaik-baiknya untuk diucapkan apabila bertemu dengan seseorang dan bagaimanakah pula orang yang diucapkan salam itu menjawabnya? Bagaimanakah lafaz salam yang dituntut dalam sembahyang itu?

Sunnah of the Prophet SAW - Salaam to everyone

The Prophet (pbuh) said:

“…give the greeting of salaam to those whom you know and those whom you do not know”

[Bukhari]