Islamic manners

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ISLAMIC
MANNERS
PATTERN
OF
HAPPY LIFE
DEVOTION
IN
WORSHIP
REFINEMENT
OF
CULTURE

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PATTERN OF HAPPY LIFEPATTERN OF HAPPY LIFE
IntroductionIntroduction
Personal hygienePersonal hygiene
Rules of healthRules of health
Manners of dressingManners of dressing
Etiquette of eating and drinkingEtiquette of eating and drinking
Rules for sleeping and getting upRules for sleeping and getting up
Rules of the roadRules of the road

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DEVOTION IN WORSHIP
Rules and procedure of prayerRules and procedure of prayer
Rules for recitation of the HolyRules for recitation of the Holy QuranQuran
Code of reverence for the mosqueCode of reverence for the mosque
The routine for FridayThe routine for Friday
ZakatZakat andand SadaqaSadaqa
Conduct duringConduct during RamazanRamazan
Performance ofPerformance of HajHaj

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REFINEMENT OF CULTURE
Behavior with parentsBehavior with parents Principles of earningPrinciples of earning
Married lifeMarried life Behavior in societyBehavior in society
ChildrenChildren Visiting the sickVisiting the sick
Greeting and its blessingGreeting and its blessing On the death of a personOn the death of a person
Etiquettes of friendshipEtiquettes of friendship Behavior in bereavementBehavior in bereavement
Etiquettes of hospitalityEtiquettes of hospitality Conduct in the graveyardConduct in the graveyard
Etiquettes of conversationEtiquettes of conversation ConclusionConclusion

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The Quran bears testimony to the lofty character of the ProphetThe Quran bears testimony to the lofty character of the Prophet
(pbuh) and declares him to be the ideal role model for mankind(pbuh) and declares him to be the ideal role model for mankind

““Verily in the messenger of Allah ye have a good example for him whoVerily in the messenger of Allah ye have a good example for him who
looketh unto Allah and the Last Day, and remembereth Allah much”looketh unto Allah and the Last Day, and remembereth Allah much”
(Quran, surah al Ahzab, verse 21)(Quran, surah al Ahzab, verse 21)

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And lo!And lo!
thou art of a tremendous naturethou art of a tremendous nature
QuranQuran
Surah al Qalam, verse 4Surah al Qalam, verse 4
The Holy ProphetThe Holy Prophet sawsaw
has saidhas said
““The best among you areThe best among you are
those who are best in character”those who are best in character”
BukhariBukhari

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When asked about the Prophet's character,When asked about the Prophet's character,
Hazrat Ayesha (ra) replied :Hazrat Ayesha (ra) replied :
““ Don't you read the Quran ?Don't you read the Quran ?
The character of the Messenger of Allah was the Quran”The character of the Messenger of Allah was the Quran”
““ fa inna khuluqa nabiyyi llahi kana l qurana ”fa inna khuluqa nabiyyi llahi kana l qurana ”
Sahih Muslim,Sahih Muslim,
Kitâb al-salât, Hadith no. 1623Kitâb al-salât, Hadith no. 1623

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A detailed study of his biography would giveA detailed study of his biography would give
us a real picture of a true Muslim characterus a real picture of a true Muslim character
Authentic account’s are available regarding the Prophet'sAuthentic account’s are available regarding the Prophet's sawsaw
 living habits in public and in private,living habits in public and in private,
 his conduct in war and peace,his conduct in war and peace,
 his behaviour with friends as well as foes,his behaviour with friends as well as foes,
which have been painstakingly compiled and documented bywhich have been painstakingly compiled and documented by
eminent scholarseminent scholars

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Personal HygienePersonal Hygiene

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“Purity is half of faith”
The Prophet of Islam (saw)
once observed:
“God is clean and loves
cleanliness”
Ibn Majah
Cleanliness of body and soul
is a basic Islamic demand
The Holy Prophet saw
has said
“Cleanliness is half the creed”

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The love of Allah is not something inert or lifeless; it is dynamic in the senseThe love of Allah is not something inert or lifeless; it is dynamic in the sense
that it calls for a complete change in the life of man, change in his thoughts andthat it calls for a complete change in the life of man, change in his thoughts and
ideas and change in his conduct and behavior.ideas and change in his conduct and behavior.
One who claims to be a believer in Allah has toOne who claims to be a believer in Allah has to
make a good deal of effort with a view to pleasing his Lord.make a good deal of effort with a view to pleasing his Lord.
He has to purify his soul from all evil thoughts and fancies for the love of AllahHe has to purify his soul from all evil thoughts and fancies for the love of Allah
to reside therein.to reside therein.

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Unless the soul is purged of all impuritiesUnless the soul is purged of all impurities
one cannot achieve salvation.one cannot achieve salvation.
This is known asThis is known as TahdrahTahdrah in Islam,in Islam,
and it is the foundation-stone ofand it is the foundation-stone of ImanIman
This high objective of the purification of the soul requires intentional andThis high objective of the purification of the soul requires intentional and
deliberate efforts and a good deal of sacrifice on the part of man, and the mostdeliberate efforts and a good deal of sacrifice on the part of man, and the most
elementary stage in this sacred path is the cleanliness of body.elementary stage in this sacred path is the cleanliness of body.

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By enjoining cleanliness of body upon man Islam awakens him to the realizationBy enjoining cleanliness of body upon man Islam awakens him to the realization
of the fact that when impurities on the body of a man produce such unhealthyof the fact that when impurities on the body of a man produce such unhealthy
effects on his physical being and corrode his mental health, how miserable hiseffects on his physical being and corrode his mental health, how miserable his
life would be when his soul is polluted.life would be when his soul is polluted.
The process of the purification of the soul should,The process of the purification of the soul should,
therefore, start with the purification of the body.therefore, start with the purification of the body.

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Allah Loves The CleanAllah Loves The Clean
 The Quran advises us to maintain high standards of physicalThe Quran advises us to maintain high standards of physical
hygiene and to be ritually clean whenever possiblehygiene and to be ritually clean whenever possible
For God loves those who turn to Him constantlyFor God loves those who turn to Him constantly
and He loves those who keep themselves pure and cleanand He loves those who keep themselves pure and clean
Quran, surah al BaqarahQuran, surah al Baqarah
Verse 222Verse 222

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The SunnahThe Sunnah
Messenger of AllahMessenger of Allah saw
used his right hand for eating,used his right hand for eating,
drinking and wearing his clothes anddrinking and wearing his clothes and
used his left hand for other purposes.used his left hand for other purposes.
Abu DawudAbu Dawud
 Wash hands with clean water, avoid soilingWash hands with clean water, avoid soiling
 Regular grooming, good care of beard, eyes, nail.Regular grooming, good care of beard, eyes, nail.
Apply Antimony in eyes.Apply Antimony in eyes.

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 Liberal use of perfumeLiberal use of perfume
 Adornment with simplicity and moderationAdornment with simplicity and moderation
 Spitting and blowing of nose preferably to be done in privacySpitting and blowing of nose preferably to be done in privacy
 Covering mouth before sneezing and coughingCovering mouth before sneezing and coughing
 Relieving oneself in privacy and while preferably sittingRelieving oneself in privacy and while preferably sitting

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““Be different from the polytheists (mushrikeen):Be different from the polytheists (mushrikeen):
let the beard grow and trim the moustache”let the beard grow and trim the moustache”
(Bukhari)(Bukhari)
Ghusl on Friday obligatory (wajib) on every adultGhusl on Friday obligatory (wajib) on every adult
(Sahih Al Jami Al Saghir)(Sahih Al Jami Al Saghir)
 Wuzu, a compulsory pre-prayer function.Wuzu, a compulsory pre-prayer function.
If no water available, do TayammumIf no water available, do Tayammum

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HadithHadith
Malik's Muwatta, Volume 2, Number 949Malik's Muwatta, Volume 2, Number 949
The Prophet saw
said
“Allah is Beautiful and He loves beauty”
““The ProphetThe Prophet sawsaw
was in the mosque, when a man with unkempt hairwas in the mosque, when a man with unkempt hair
and an untidy beard came in. The Prophetand an untidy beard came in. The Prophet sawsaw
pointed to him, as ifpointed to him, as if
indicating to him that he should tidy up his hair and beard. Theindicating to him that he should tidy up his hair and beard. The
man went and did so, then returned. The Prophetman went and did so, then returned. The Prophet sawsaw
said,said,
'Is this not better than that any one of you should come with'Is this not better than that any one of you should come with
unkempt hair?”unkempt hair?”

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Importance of cleanlinessImportance of cleanliness
A necessity for prayerA necessity for prayer
““The prayer of none amongst you would be acceptedThe prayer of none amongst you would be accepted
in a state of impurity till he performs ablution”in a state of impurity till he performs ablution”
Muslim,Muslim,
Book 2: 435Book 2: 435

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SunnahSunnah
On using the washroomOn using the washroom
Before entering sayBefore entering say
Allahumma inni aoozu bikaAllahumma inni aoozu bika
minal khubusi wal khabaa esminal khubusi wal khabaa es
““O Allah !O Allah !
I seek refuge with You fromI seek refuge with You from
all wicked male andall wicked male and
female jinns”female jinns”
Upon coming out sayUpon coming out say
Al hamdu lillahillazi azhabaAl hamdu lillahillazi azhaba
annil azaa wa aafaaneeannil azaa wa aafaanee
““All praise is due to AllahAll praise is due to Allah
alone, who has removedalone, who has removed
the distress from me andthe distress from me and
given me comfort ”given me comfort ”

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HadithHadith
Sahih al Jami
“Beware of the three acts
that cause others to curse you:
relieving yourselves in a watering place,
on foot paths
or shaded places”

Hadith
(Regarding health)
““Your body has a right on you”Your body has a right on you”
Al-Lu `lu' Wal Marjan No.715Al-Lu `lu' Wal Marjan No.715
 ““Health is a great gift from Allah as well as a trust”Health is a great gift from Allah as well as a trust”
 ““Neglecting health is ungratefulness to Allah”Neglecting health is ungratefulness to Allah”
 ““Lead a simple life, adopt moderation and be happy”Lead a simple life, adopt moderation and be happy”
MishkatMishkat

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Advice regarding healthy livingAdvice regarding healthy living
 Do not overtax your bodyDo not overtax your body
 Excessive asceticism to be shunnedExcessive asceticism to be shunned
 Early to bed and early to riseEarly to bed and early to rise
 Regular exercise, walking with firm stepsRegular exercise, walking with firm steps
 Islam advocates control over desires and prohibitsIslam advocates control over desires and prohibits
immoral behaviorimmoral behavior
 Avoid intoxicants – adversely affect brain & digestiveAvoid intoxicants – adversely affect brain & digestive
systemsystem

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Ablution is Preventive CleansingAblution is Preventive Cleansing
 Every aspect of ablution has a health benefitEvery aspect of ablution has a health benefit
 Areas washed are body parts most exposed to pollutionAreas washed are body parts most exposed to pollution
 This ‘pollution’ removed 5 times a dayThis ‘pollution’ removed 5 times a day
 Maintains a clean outside layer of skin which in turnMaintains a clean outside layer of skin which in turn
helps the cells underneath to function properlyhelps the cells underneath to function properly
(Helps in preventing Skin Cancer)(Helps in preventing Skin Cancer)
(Mukhtar Salem ‘Prayers: a Sport for the Body and Soul’)(Mukhtar Salem ‘Prayers: a Sport for the Body and Soul’)

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AblutionAblution
Health BenefitsHealth Benefits
 Repeated washing of face invigorates facial skin cellsRepeated washing of face invigorates facial skin cells
and helps prevent early wrinklesand helps prevent early wrinkles
 Nose, eye and ear infections also preventedNose, eye and ear infections also prevented
 Prevents fungal infections of feetPrevents fungal infections of feet
 Tones all muscles involved due to stimulation 5 times a dayTones all muscles involved due to stimulation 5 times a day

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AblutionAblution
Therapeutic effectsTherapeutic effects
Performed 5 times a day cleanses vital parts of bodyPerformed 5 times a day cleanses vital parts of body
from dust and dirt and also “softens” and refreshes themfrom dust and dirt and also “softens” and refreshes them
The ProphetThe Prophet sawsaw
advised ablution before going to bedadvised ablution before going to bed
““Washes important motor and sensory organsWashes important motor and sensory organs
- hands, arms, nose, ears, eyes, legs, mouth- hands, arms, nose, ears, eyes, legs, mouth
before sleep using cool water relaxesbefore sleep using cool water relaxes
the body preparing it for a deep sleep”the body preparing it for a deep sleep”
Avadhuta, Vedprajinananda,Avadhuta, Vedprajinananda, Yoga Health SecretsYoga Health Secrets

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AblutionAblution
Further benefitsFurther benefits
 Ablute after visiting a graveyard,Ablute after visiting a graveyard,
after touching or carrying a dead personafter touching or carrying a dead person
 Ablute while angry, for the cooling andAblute while angry, for the cooling and
refreshing effect of waterrefreshing effect of water
““Anger is from the devil who is made out ofAnger is from the devil who is made out of
fire and can therefore be put off by water”fire and can therefore be put off by water”

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Physical & outdoor activityPhysical & outdoor activity
encouragedencouraged
 Prophet'sProphet's sawsaw
life is full of recommendationslife is full of recommendations
 Muslims advised to teach their childrenMuslims advised to teach their children
swimming, archery and horse ridingswimming, archery and horse riding
 ProphetProphet sawsaw
walked at a fast pace,walked at a fast pace,
even raced with his wife Ayeshaeven raced with his wife Ayesha rara
 HeHe sawsaw
worked with his hands whether at home, or with hisworked with his hands whether at home, or with his
companions collecting wood or fighting during warscompanions collecting wood or fighting during wars
A sedentary lifestyle is discouragedA sedentary lifestyle is discouraged

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Hadith about preservation of healthHadith about preservation of health
Usamah Bin ShareekUsamah Bin Shareek rara
reportsreports
““I was with the ProphetI was with the Prophet sawsaw
and some Arabs came to him askingand some Arabs came to him asking
"O Messenger of Allah, do we take medicine for any disease."O Messenger of Allah, do we take medicine for any disease.
"He"He sawsaw
said, "Yes, O You servants of Allah ! take medicine assaid, "Yes, O You servants of Allah ! take medicine as
Allah has not created a disease without creating a cureAllah has not created a disease without creating a cure
except for one.except for one.
They asked which one and HeThey asked which one and He sawsaw
replied old age”replied old age”

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HadithHadith
About dental hygieneAbout dental hygiene
““The Prophet said,The Prophet said,
"It ("It (SiwakSiwak) is a purification for the mouth and it is a way of) is a purification for the mouth and it is a way of
seeking God's pleasures." Ata' and Qatada said,seeking God's pleasures." Ata' and Qatada said,
““There is no harm in swallowing the resultant saliva”There is no harm in swallowing the resultant saliva”
 Miswaak/ siwakMiswaak/ siwak – natural tootbrush from twig of trees– natural tootbrush from twig of trees
 ““ Brush and clean your teeth after eatingBrush and clean your teeth after eating
anything, after getting up from sleep ”anything, after getting up from sleep ”

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Zina and healthZina and health
ZinaZina : any haram act, whether sexual intercourse or: any haram act, whether sexual intercourse or
a look, talk, touch, or desire that is related toa look, talk, touch, or desire that is related to
or may lead to immoral sexual relationsor may lead to immoral sexual relations

Cleanliness of mind and body – an Islamic mustCleanliness of mind and body – an Islamic must
 A crime against God and mankindA crime against God and mankind
 A major healthA major health hazard of our timehazard of our time

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Zina is a perversionZina is a perversion
 Haram thoughts leading to physical and social illsHaram thoughts leading to physical and social ills
 Aberrant sexual behavior with eternal consequencesAberrant sexual behavior with eternal consequences
 Ruins all aspects of healthRuins all aspects of health
 Cyberporn is giving rise to a new form of sexualCyberporn is giving rise to a new form of sexual
compulsivenesscompulsiveness

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Zina undermines mental,Zina undermines mental,
physical and spiritual healthphysical and spiritual health
““When a man commits fornication, faith departs from himWhen a man commits fornication, faith departs from him
and there is something like a canvas roof over his head;and there is something like a canvas roof over his head;
and when he quits that action, faith returns to him”and when he quits that action, faith returns to him”
Abu DawudAbu Dawud
40: 467340: 4673

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QuranQuran
Surah Bani Israel: 32Surah Bani Israel: 32
Quran on zinaQuran on zina
•
““And do not come nearAnd do not come near zinazina;;
indeed, it is an abomination and an evil way”indeed, it is an abomination and an evil way”

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Dangers of zinaDangers of zina

General laxity of moralsGeneral laxity of morals

Confusion of lineageConfusion of lineage

Child abuseChild abuse

Breaking-up of familiesBreaking-up of families

Venereal diseasesVenereal diseases

AIDSAIDS

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Islamic dress requirements
 Should meet requirements of modesty,Should meet requirements of modesty,
self- respect and moderationself- respect and moderation
Men : cover from navel to kneeMen : cover from navel to knee
Women : cover all body exceptWomen : cover all body except
the hands and facethe hands and face

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Islamic dressIslamic dress
 In private, and in the presence ofIn private, and in the presence of mahramsmahrams
dress rules are relaxeddress rules are relaxed
 Simple dress commendable
 Fine dresses to be worn with humility
 Gold and silk haram only for males

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Regarding hijabRegarding hijab
 No single agreed age when a woman should begin wearingNo single agreed age when a woman should begin wearing
a hijaba hijab
 Puberty is the dividing linePuberty is the dividing line
““Allah does not accept the prayer of a woman whoAllah does not accept the prayer of a woman who
has reached puberty unless she wears a veil”has reached puberty unless she wears a veil”
Abu Dawud 2: 641Abu Dawud 2: 641

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Quran on modestyQuran on modesty
““And tell the believing women to lower their gaze and be modestAnd tell the believing women to lower their gaze and be modest
and to display of their adornment only that which is apparentand to display of their adornment only that which is apparent
and to draw their veils over their bosoms”and to draw their veils over their bosoms”
QuranQuran
Surah al Noor: 31Surah al Noor: 31

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HadithHadith
Asma bint Abu Bakr, entered upon the Apostle of Allah (p)Asma bint Abu Bakr, entered upon the Apostle of Allah (p)
wearing thin clothes. The Apostle of Allah (pbuh) turnedwearing thin clothes. The Apostle of Allah (pbuh) turned
his attention from her. He said:his attention from her. He said: “O Asma', when a woman“O Asma', when a woman
reaches the age of menstruation, it does not suit her thatreaches the age of menstruation, it does not suit her that
she displays her parts of body except this and this, and heshe displays her parts of body except this and this, and he
pointed to her face and hands.”pointed to her face and hands.”
Abu DawudAbu Dawud
32: 409232: 4092

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Hadith regarding dressingHadith regarding dressing
A woman should not wear a man's clothing nor a man a woman'sA woman should not wear a man's clothing nor a man a woman's
and the Prophetand the Prophet sawsaw
cursed men who imitate women and womencursed men who imitate women and women
who imitate menwho imitate men
Bukhari, Book 72, Dress:773Bukhari, Book 72, Dress:773
““Wear white clothes because they are the purestWear white clothes because they are the purest
and are closest to modesty, and shroud the dead in it”and are closest to modesty, and shroud the dead in it”
Abu Dawud Book 8 Number 3869Abu Dawud Book 8 Number 3869

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Hadith regarding dressingHadith regarding dressing
The Holy Prophet (p) saidThe Holy Prophet (p) said
““Allah loves to see the signAllah loves to see the sign
of his bounties on hisof his bounties on his
slave”slave”
Tirmidhi: 803Tirmidhi: 803
A man asked Ibn Umar,
“What kind of clothes
shall I wear?”
Ibn Umar replied, “Such as
would neither invite the
scorn of the weak-minded
(because of their being
cheap and ugly) nor the
blame of the wise (because
of their being
immoderately expensive).”
Reported by al-Tabarani

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Quranic verses on dressingQuranic verses on dressing
““O children of Adam!O children of Adam!
Wear your beautiful apparel at every place of worship,Wear your beautiful apparel at every place of worship,
and eat and drink, but do not be wasteful forand eat and drink, but do not be wasteful for
God loveth not the wasters”God loveth not the wasters”
Quran, surah al Aaraf: 31Quran, surah al Aaraf: 31

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On wearing a new dressOn wearing a new dress
““Allahumma lakal-hamdu,Allahumma lakal-hamdu, Anta kasautanihi,Anta kasautanihi,
asàluka khairahu wa khaira ma sunià lahu,asàluka khairahu wa khaira ma sunià lahu,
wa aùdhu bika min sharrihi wa sharri ma sunià lahu”wa aùdhu bika min sharrihi wa sharri ma sunià lahu”
““O Allah, all the praise is for You that You have given it to me toO Allah, all the praise is for You that You have given it to me to
put on. I ask You its goodness and the goodness of the purpose forput on. I ask You its goodness and the goodness of the purpose for
which it was made, and I seek Your Protection from its evil andwhich it was made, and I seek Your Protection from its evil and
the evil of the purpose for which it was made”the evil of the purpose for which it was made”
Abu Dawud and TirmidhiAbu Dawud and Tirmidhi
=

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““Allah likes fine taste”Allah likes fine taste”
Ungratefulness to dress below one’s statusUngratefulness to dress below one’s status
A man came to the Prophet, pbuh, wearing cheap lookingA man came to the Prophet, pbuh, wearing cheap looking
garments. "Do you have property?" the Prophet, pbuh, askedgarments. "Do you have property?" the Prophet, pbuh, asked
him. "Yes," the man replied. "What kind of property?" asked thehim. "Yes," the man replied. "What kind of property?" asked the
Prophet, pbuh, "Allah has given me all kinds of wealth," he said.Prophet, pbuh, "Allah has given me all kinds of wealth," he said.
The Prophet, pbuh, then said to him,The Prophet, pbuh, then said to him,
"Since Allah has given you wealth,"Since Allah has given you wealth,
let Him see the effects of His favor and bounty upon you.''let Him see the effects of His favor and bounty upon you.''
Reported by al-NisaiReported by al-Nisai

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Dressing for FridayDressing for Friday
and Eid prayersand Eid prayers
The Prophet, pbuh, insisted that people come to generalThe Prophet, pbuh, insisted that people come to general
gatherings, such as the Friday and the Eid prayers,gatherings, such as the Friday and the Eid prayers,
nicely dressed and well-groomed.nicely dressed and well-groomed.
He (pbuh) said,He (pbuh) said,
““If you can afford it, it is befitting that you wear garmentsIf you can afford it, it is befitting that you wear garments
other than your working clothes to Friday prayer.”other than your working clothes to Friday prayer.”
Abu DawudAbu Dawud

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ETIQUETTE OF
EATING AND
DRINKING

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Commandment of the QuranCommandment of the Quran
““O men,O men,
eat the lawful and good things from what is in the earth,eat the lawful and good things from what is in the earth,
and follow not in the footsteps of the devil.and follow not in the footsteps of the devil.
Surely he is an open enemy to you”Surely he is an open enemy to you”
Quran Surah al Baqarah: 168Quran Surah al Baqarah: 168

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QuranQuran
Surah al Baqarah: 172Surah al Baqarah: 172
““O you who believe!O you who believe!
Eat of the good things that We have provided for you,Eat of the good things that We have provided for you,
and be thankful to Allah if it is He alone whom you worship”and be thankful to Allah if it is He alone whom you worship”

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QuranQuran
Surah al Baqarah:173Surah al Baqarah:173
““Indeed, what He has forbidden to you is the flesh of dead animalsIndeed, what He has forbidden to you is the flesh of dead animals
and blood and the flesh of swine, and that which has beenand blood and the flesh of swine, and that which has been
sacrificed to anyone other than Allah. But if one is compelled bysacrificed to anyone other than Allah. But if one is compelled by
necessity, neither craving (it) nor transgressing, there is no sin onnecessity, neither craving (it) nor transgressing, there is no sin on
him; indeed, Allah is Forgiving, Merciful”him; indeed, Allah is Forgiving, Merciful”

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Under eating, simplicity and
regularity encouraged
A man used to eat much, but when he embraced Islam,A man used to eat much, but when he embraced Islam,
he started eating less. That was mentioned to the Prophethe started eating less. That was mentioned to the Prophet sawsaw
whowho
then said :then said :
““A believer eats in one intestine (is satisfied with a little food)A believer eats in one intestine (is satisfied with a little food)
and a Kafir eats in seven intestines (eats much)”and a Kafir eats in seven intestines (eats much)”
Sahih al BukhariSahih al Bukhari
Volume 7 book 65: 309Volume 7 book 65: 309

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The ProphetsThe Prophets sawsaw
TeachingsTeachings
Before EatingBefore Eating
Before starting a meal say :Before starting a meal say :
Bismillah illazi la yadurru ma Ismehi shayun fil ardeBismillah illazi la yadurru ma Ismehi shayun fil arde
wa la fi ssamaae ya Hayyu ya Qayyumwa la fi ssamaae ya Hayyu ya Qayyum
““With Allah’s name (I begin my meal) – with Whose name nothingWith Allah’s name (I begin my meal) – with Whose name nothing
in the earth nor in the sky can cause any harm. O the Eternallyin the earth nor in the sky can cause any harm. O the Eternally
Alive, the Sustainer”Alive, the Sustainer”
Bismillaahi wa alaa barkatillahBismillaahi wa alaa barkatillah
““With Allah’s name, and with abundance from AllahWith Allah’s name, and with abundance from Allah
(I begin my meal)”(I begin my meal)”

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Before EatingBefore Eating
““When any of you wants to eat, he should mentionWhen any of you wants to eat, he should mention
the Name of Allah in the beginning, (the Name of Allah in the beginning, ( BismillahBismillah)”)”
If he forgets to do it in the beginning, he should sayIf he forgets to do it in the beginning, he should say
““Bismillah awwalahu wa akhirahu”Bismillah awwalahu wa akhirahu”
(I begin with the Name of Allah at the beginning and at the end)(I begin with the Name of Allah at the beginning and at the end)
Tirmidhi and Abu DawudTirmidhi and Abu Dawud

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Halal and HaramHalal and Haram
 ““It is better for you to consume sand rather thanIt is better for you to consume sand rather than
eating anything Haraam”eating anything Haraam”
 ““ Every intoxicant is khamr, and every khamr is haramEvery intoxicant is khamr, and every khamr is haram ””
(Muslim)(Muslim)
 ““ Khamr is that which befogs the mind ”Khamr is that which befogs the mind ”
(Bukhari and Muslim)(Bukhari and Muslim)

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Type of Utensils to be usedType of Utensils to be used
Al-Hudhaifah reported “The Messenger of AllahAl-Hudhaifah reported “The Messenger of Allah sawsaw
forbade us:forbade us:
- to drink or eat from gold or silver dishes- to drink or eat from gold or silver dishes
- or to wear silken garments- or to wear silken garments
- or to sit on silken cloth”- or to sit on silken cloth”
HeHe sawsaw
said, “They are for them (the unbelievers) in thissaid, “They are for them (the unbelievers) in this
world and for us in the Hereafter”world and for us in the Hereafter”
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Eating with the Right HandEating with the Right Hand
Umar bin Abi Salana narratesUmar bin Abi Salana narrates
““I was a boy under the care of Allah's Apostle and my hand usedI was a boy under the care of Allah's Apostle and my hand used
to go around the dish while I was eating. So Allah's Apostle saidto go around the dish while I was eating. So Allah's Apostle said
to me, 'O boy! Mention the Name of Allah and eat with your rightto me, 'O boy! Mention the Name of Allah and eat with your right
hand, and eat of the dish what is nearer to you.hand, and eat of the dish what is nearer to you.
" Since then I have applied those instructions when eating”" Since then I have applied those instructions when eating”
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During the mealDuring the meal
 It is prescribed to :It is prescribed to :

sit straightsit straight

eat with right hand from one’s side of the plate with 3 fingerseat with right hand from one’s side of the plate with 3 fingers

make moderate morselsmake moderate morsels

clean the plateclean the plate

to avoid leaning, laughing or talking while eatingto avoid leaning, laughing or talking while eating
 Eat in company, wash the fallen morsel and eat itEat in company, wash the fallen morsel and eat it

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Commenting on the foodCommenting on the food
““Do not pass comments on what is to be eaten”Do not pass comments on what is to be eaten”
Volume 7, Book 65: 320Volume 7, Book 65: 320
““The ProphetThe Prophet sawsaw
never criticized any foodnever criticized any food
(he was invited to) but he used to eat(he was invited to) but he used to eat
if he liked the food, and leave it if he disliked it”if he liked the food, and leave it if he disliked it”

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Finishing the mealFinishing the meal

Having finished the food reciteHaving finished the food recite ::
““All praise for Allah who has fed us,All praise for Allah who has fed us,
given us drinks and made us Muslimsgiven us drinks and made us Muslims””
 ““Do not drink in one gulp like a camel, but in two or three (gulps).Do not drink in one gulp like a camel, but in two or three (gulps).
Mention the Name of Allah (Mention the Name of Allah (BismillahBismillah) when you start drinking) when you start drinking
and praise Him (and praise Him (AlhamdulillahAlhamdulillah) after you have finished”) after you have finished”
TirmidhiTirmidhi

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Good ValuesGood Values
Barakah while EatingBarakah while Eating
““Food for one is enough forFood for one is enough for
two and food for two istwo and food for two is
enough for three and foodenough for three and food
for three is enough forfor three is enough for
four”four”
Sahih al Bukhari
Volume 7 Book 65: 305
Before eating ensure whetherBefore eating ensure whether
people nearbypeople nearby
are not going hungryare not going hungry
““The believer is not theThe believer is not the
one who eats his fillone who eats his fill
when the neighbourwhen the neighbour
beside him is hungry”beside him is hungry”
Adab Al Mufrid No.112Adab Al Mufrid No.112
Narrated by BukhariNarrated by Bukhari

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RULES FOR
SLEEPING AND
GETTING UP

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The Prophets (p) sleeping habits
 Did not go to bed before Isha prayerDid not go to bed before Isha prayer
 Dislike of cosy bedDislike of cosy bed
 ““Clean the bed before sleeping”Clean the bed before sleeping”
 ““Whenever you go to bed, performWhenever you go to bed, perform WuduWudu as you do for Salaat”as you do for Salaat”
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Prophets (p) duas before sleepingProphets (p) duas before sleeping
Before sleeping the MessengerBefore sleeping the Messenger sawsaw
would hold out his handswould hold out his hands
together and blow over themtogether and blow over them
after recitingafter reciting
surah al Ikhlas, surah al Falaqsurah al Ikhlas, surah al Falaq
and surah al Nasand surah al Nas
Then he would rub his handsThen he would rub his hands
three times over whicheverthree times over whichever
parts of his body he was able toparts of his body he was able to
rub, starting with his headrub, starting with his head
In bedIn bed
Subhanallah (Glory be to God)
33 times
Alhamdulillah (Praise be to God)
33 times
Allahuakbar (God is the Greatest)
34 times

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The ProphetsThe Prophetssawsaw
sleepsleep
Whenever the ProphetWhenever the Prophet saw
lay downlay down
for sleep at night, he would place hisfor sleep at night, he would place his
right hand under hisright hand under his
right cheek and supplicateright cheek and supplicate
““Bismika AllahummaBismika Allahumma
amutu wa ahya”amutu wa ahya”
O Allah, with Your NameO Allah, with Your Name
will I die and live (wake )will I die and live (wake )
And when he woke up, he wouldAnd when he woke up, he would
supplicatesupplicate
Al hamdu lillahil ladhi ahyana ba daAl hamdu lillahil ladhi ahyana ba da
ma amatana,ma amatana,
wa ilaihin nushurwa ilaihin nushur
(All praise is due to Allah,(All praise is due to Allah,
Who has brought us back to lifeWho has brought us back to life
after He has caused us to die,after He has caused us to die,
and to Him is the return)and to Him is the return)
BukhariBukhari

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While sleepingWhile sleeping
 SaySay A’oo-zubillahi minash shaitanir rajeemA’oo-zubillahi minash shaitanir rajeem thricethrice
and spit thrice on the left and change sides on seeing a bad dreamand spit thrice on the left and change sides on seeing a bad dream
 On seeing a good dream glorify AllahOn seeing a good dream glorify Allah
 Do not cover faceDo not cover face
 Cultivate habit of offeringCultivate habit of offering TahajjudTahajjud prayerprayer

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Night is for sleepingNight is for sleeping
Day sleep is not a substitute for night sleepDay sleep is not a substitute for night sleep
““And He it is Who makes the Night as a Robe for you,And He it is Who makes the Night as a Robe for you,
and Sleep as Repose,and Sleep as Repose,
and makes the Day (as it were) a Resurrection”and makes the Day (as it were) a Resurrection”
Quran, surah al Furqan: 47Quran, surah al Furqan: 47

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Behavior while walking
 Walk modestly, steadily and with decorum (keep eyes down)Walk modestly, steadily and with decorum (keep eyes down)
 Avoid walking barefootAvoid walking barefoot
 Offer greetingsOffer greetings
 Help and guide others on the road and remove impedimentsHelp and guide others on the road and remove impediments
 Good company advisableGood company advisable
 Men and women should walk separatelyMen and women should walk separately

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DuaDua
When stepping outdoorsWhen stepping outdoors
praypray
Bismillaahe tawakkaltuBismillaahe tawakkaltu
alallaahe wa laa hawla waalallaahe wa laa hawla wa
laa quwwata illaa billaahlaa quwwata illaa billaah
““With Allah’s name (I goWith Allah’s name (I go
forth), I put my trust inforth), I put my trust in
Allah, and the power toAllah, and the power to
resist evil and theresist evil and the
strength to do good isstrength to do good is
only from Allah, theonly from Allah, the
Supreme, the Greatest”Supreme, the Greatest”
To a traveler the MessengerTo a traveler the Messenger
of Allahof Allah saw
used to say :used to say :
““Astaudi`ullaha dinaka, waAstaudi`ullaha dinaka, wa
amanataka,amanataka,
wa khawatima amalika”wa khawatima amalika”
(I entrust Allah with your(I entrust Allah with your
Deen,Deen,
your trust and your lastyour trust and your last
deeds)deeds)

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Hadith regarding journeyHadith regarding journey
The ProphetThe Prophet saw
has statedhas stated
““No person leaves among his household anything better thanNo person leaves among his household anything better than
the 2 cycles of prayer which he offers there prior to goingthe 2 cycles of prayer which he offers there prior to going
on a journey.” While on the journey, one must offer 2on a journey.” While on the journey, one must offer 2
cycles at the place where he stayed, and upon returning gocycles at the place where he stayed, and upon returning go
home after offering 2 cycles in the local mosque.home after offering 2 cycles in the local mosque.
This was the practice of the Holy ProphetThis was the practice of the Holy Prophet saw

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When going on a journey
 Plan shortest journeyPlan shortest journey
 Thursday is bestThursday is best
 Without missing prayers,Without missing prayers,
if possibleif possible
 ““A woman should notA woman should not
travel except with atravel except with a
Mahram”Mahram” ( Bukhari 3:85 )( Bukhari 3:85 )
 Travelers must reduceTravelers must reduce
theirtheir FarzFarz prayersprayers (Qasr)(Qasr)
 Company of three is bestCompany of three is best
while travellingwhile travelling
 Due consideration forDue consideration for
fellow travellersfellow travellers

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When mounted or in a vehicleWhen mounted or in a vehicle
(prayer)(prayer)
AlHamdu lillah Subhaanallazee sakh khara lanaa haazaAlHamdu lillah Subhaanallazee sakh khara lanaa haaza
wa maa kun naa lahoo muqrineenawa maa kun naa lahoo muqrineena
wa innaa ilaa rabbenaa lamunqaliboonwa innaa ilaa rabbenaa lamunqaliboon
““All Praise is for Allah - Pure is He Who has put this (mount)All Praise is for Allah - Pure is He Who has put this (mount)
in our control whereas we could not have subjugated it,in our control whereas we could not have subjugated it,
and indeed we are to return to our Lord”and indeed we are to return to our Lord”

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Hadith regarding travelHadith regarding travel
saidsaid
““Traveling is a kind of torture, as it prevents one fromTraveling is a kind of torture, as it prevents one from
sleeping and eating! So when one has finished his job,sleeping and eating! So when one has finished his job,
he should return quickly to his family”he should return quickly to his family”
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DEVOTION IN WORSHIP
 Rules and procedure of prayerRules and procedure of prayer
 Rules for recitation of the Holy QuranRules for recitation of the Holy Quran
 Code of reverence for the mosqueCode of reverence for the mosque
 The routine for FridayThe routine for Friday
 Zakat and SadaqaZakat and Sadaqa
 Conduct during RamazanConduct during Ramazan
 Performance of HajPerformance of Haj

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RULES ANDRULES AND
PROCEDURE OFPROCEDURE OF
PRAYERPRAYER

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The Holy ProphetThe Holy Prophet saw
has saidhas said
““O believers, adorn your life with the virtues of service .O believers, adorn your life with the virtues of service .
Cover yourselves with the sheet of the fear of the Hereafter, makeCover yourselves with the sheet of the fear of the Hereafter, make
Hereafter the goal of your life; and be ever prepared to makeHereafter the goal of your life; and be ever prepared to make
your abode there. Bear in mind that, you have to depart from thisyour abode there. Bear in mind that, you have to depart from this
world and to present yourself before Allah. Only two things willworld and to present yourself before Allah. Only two things will
save you there; good deeds done during your lifetime and thatsave you there; good deeds done during your lifetime and that
source of charity that you leave behind, after your death”source of charity that you leave behind, after your death”

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Importance of prayerImportance of prayer
 Prayer is the soul of religionPrayer is the soul of religion
 Without prayer there can be no purification of the soulWithout prayer there can be no purification of the soul
 The non-praying man is considered soullessThe non-praying man is considered soulless
 It is the first, the highest, and the most solemn phenomenonIt is the first, the highest, and the most solemn phenomenon
and manifestation of religionand manifestation of religion

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Aim of prayer
 Prayer -Prayer - salaatsalaat ,is the second pillar of Islam,,is the second pillar of Islam,
the requirement to pray five times a daythe requirement to pray five times a day
 Salaat is intended to focus the mind on AllahSalaat is intended to focus the mind on Allah
 A communication expressing gratitude and worshipA communication expressing gratitude and worship

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Hadith QudsiHadith Qudsi
““Allah Most High says I am as my Servant thinks I am.Allah Most High says I am as my Servant thinks I am.
I am with him when he makes mention of Me.I am with him when he makes mention of Me.
If he makes mention of Me by himself,If he makes mention of Me by himself,
I make mention of him to Myself.I make mention of him to Myself.
If he makes mention of Me in an assembly,If he makes mention of Me in an assembly,
I make mention of him in an assembly better than his.I make mention of him in an assembly better than his.
If he comes closer to Me a hand span,If he comes closer to Me a hand span,
I come closer to him arms-length.I come closer to him arms-length.
If he comes to Me walking,If he comes to Me walking,
I come to him running”I come to him running”

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Benefits of prayerBenefits of prayer
 According to the Quran, prayerAccording to the Quran, prayer
““restrains one from shameful and evil deeds”restrains one from shameful and evil deeds”
 Salaat is compulsorySalaat is compulsory
 The ProphetThe Prophet sawsaw
has said:has said:
““Salaat is the key to Jannat”Salaat is the key to Jannat”
Hayaat-ul-Muslimeen. by Mohammad Ashraf Ali ThanviHayaat-ul-Muslimeen. by Mohammad Ashraf Ali Thanvi

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Hadith about prayerHadith about prayer
Prophet MuhammadProphet Muhammad sawsaw
has saidhas said
““The first act about which one will be questioned on the Day ofThe first act about which one will be questioned on the Day of
Qiyammah will be salaat. If salaat is found to be proper, otherQiyammah will be salaat. If salaat is found to be proper, other
acts will pass as proper. But, if salaat is found there to beacts will pass as proper. But, if salaat is found there to be
despoiled, then all other acts too will fail”despoiled, then all other acts too will fail”

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Prerequisites of prayerPrerequisites of prayer
 The clothes and the place of prayer must be cleanThe clothes and the place of prayer must be clean
 Men and women are directed to cover their bodiesMen and women are directed to cover their bodies
((aurah)aurah)
 When in prayer, women must cover their headsWhen in prayer, women must cover their heads
 Before praying perform a ritual ablutionBefore praying perform a ritual ablution

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About ablutionAbout ablution
 The major ablutionThe major ablution (ghusl)(ghusl) is required when a person has beenis required when a person has been
with his wife, has had menstrual bleeding or is a new convert towith his wife, has had menstrual bleeding or is a new convert to
the faiththe faith
 The minor ablution is performed using water calledThe minor ablution is performed using water called wudu,wudu,
or clean sand or dust when water is not available and is thenor clean sand or dust when water is not available and is then
known asknown as tayammumtayammum
WuduWudu need not be reperformed for eachneed not be reperformed for each
salaat (unless an act commits breaks thesalaat (unless an act commits breaks the wuduwudu))
TayammumTayammum however has to be re-performed before each salaathowever has to be re-performed before each salaat

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Observe punctualityObserve punctuality
and regularity in prayersand regularity in prayers
““When ye have performed the act of worship, remember Allah, standing, sittingWhen ye have performed the act of worship, remember Allah, standing, sitting
and reclining. And when ye are in safety, observe proper worship. Worship atand reclining. And when ye are in safety, observe proper worship. Worship at
fixed times hath been enjoined on the believers”fixed times hath been enjoined on the believers”
Quran, surah al Nisa: 103Quran, surah al Nisa: 103

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About prayingAbout praying
Pray with humility,Pray with humility,
concentration,concentration,
submissiveness andsubmissiveness and
devotion iedevotion ie khushookhushoo
““The sins of persons offeringThe sins of persons offering
prayers drop off like theprayers drop off like the
leaves of this dry twig”leaves of this dry twig”
One should not look here andOne should not look here and
there becausethere because
““it is a way of stealingit is a way of stealing
by which Satan takes away (aby which Satan takes away (a
portion) from the prayerportion) from the prayer
of a person”of a person”
BukhariBukhari
Volume 1, Book 12:718Volume 1, Book 12:718

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SharaaetSharaaet
of Salaatof Salaat
 TahaaratTahaarat (Purity)(Purity)
 Satr e aurahSatr e aurah (Concealing the body)(Concealing the body)
 Istiqbaal e QiblahIstiqbaal e Qiblah (Direction towards the Kaaba)(Direction towards the Kaaba)
4.4. Waqt e NamaazWaqt e Namaaz (Punctuality)(Punctuality)
5.5. NiyahNiyah (Intention)(Intention)
6.6. Takbeer TahreemahTakbeer Tahreemah (Declaration of Allah's greatness)(Declaration of Allah's greatness)

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HadithHadith
In case of sicknessIn case of sickness
““Pray standing; if you arePray standing; if you are
not able, then sittingnot able, then sitting
down; if you are not abledown; if you are not able
to do so, then pray lyingto do so, then pray lying
down”down”
BukhariBukhari
Prayer in the mosque isPrayer in the mosque is
better than praying alonebetter than praying alone
The Prophet (pbuh) saidThe Prophet (pbuh) said
““The prayer offered inThe prayer offered in
congregation is twenty fivecongregation is twenty five
times more superior (intimes more superior (in
reward) to the prayer offeredreward) to the prayer offered
alone in one's house”alone in one's house”
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HadithHadith
Sahih al Bukhari.1:626Sahih al Bukhari.1:626
The Prophet (peace be upon him) said:The Prophet (peace be upon him) said:
““No prayer is harder for the hypocrites than the Fajr andNo prayer is harder for the hypocrites than the Fajr and
the Isha prayers and if they knew the reward for thesethe Isha prayers and if they knew the reward for these
prayers at their respective times, they would certainlyprayers at their respective times, they would certainly
present themselves (in the mosques) even if they had topresent themselves (in the mosques) even if they had to
crawl." The Prophet (saw) added, "Certainly I decided tocrawl." The Prophet (saw) added, "Certainly I decided to
order the Mu`adhdhin to pronounce Iqama and order aorder the Mu`adhdhin to pronounce Iqama and order a
man to lead the prayer, and then take a fire flame to burnman to lead the prayer, and then take a fire flame to burn
all those who had not left their houses so far for the prayer,all those who had not left their houses so far for the prayer,
along with their houses”along with their houses”

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Bukhari, Volume 2, Book 22:290Bukhari, Volume 2, Book 22:290
Maintaining absolute silence during prayersMaintaining absolute silence during prayers
It is narrated by Abdullah thatIt is narrated by Abdullah that
““We used to greet the ProphetWe used to greet the Prophet sawsaw
while he was praying and he used towhile he was praying and he used to
answer our greetings. When we returned from Al Najashi, weanswer our greetings. When we returned from Al Najashi, we
greeted Him, but Hegreeted Him, but He sawsaw
did not answer us (during the prayer) anddid not answer us (during the prayer) and
(after finishing the prayer) He(after finishing the prayer) He sawsaw
said :said :
““In the prayer one is occupied with a more serious matter”In the prayer one is occupied with a more serious matter”

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Abdullah bin Masud inAbdullah bin Masud in
Bukhari Vol 2 Book 22:294Bukhari Vol 2 Book 22:294
““We used to say the greeting, name and greet each otherWe used to say the greeting, name and greet each other
in the prayer. Allah's Apostle heard it and saidin the prayer. Allah's Apostle heard it and said
““Say :Say : 'At-tahiyyatu lil-lahi was-salawatu wat-taiyibatu .'At-tahiyyatu lil-lahi was-salawatu wat-taiyibatu .
Assalamu 'Alaika aiyuha-n-Nabiyu wa-rahmatu-l-lahi wa-Assalamu 'Alaika aiyuha-n-Nabiyu wa-rahmatu-l-lahi wa-
barakatuhu. Assalamu alaina wa-'ala 'ibadi-l-lahi as-salihin.barakatuhu. Assalamu alaina wa-'ala 'ibadi-l-lahi as-salihin.
Ashhadu an la ilaha illa-l-lah wa ashhaduAshhadu an la ilaha illa-l-lah wa ashhadu
anna Muhammadan abdu hu wa Rasuluh”anna Muhammadan abdu hu wa Rasuluh”

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Translation of previous duaTranslation of previous dua
““All the compliments are for Allah and all the prayers and all theAll the compliments are for Allah and all the prayers and all the
good things (are for Allah). Peace be on you, O Prophet, andgood things (are for Allah). Peace be on you, O Prophet, and
Allah's mercy and blessings (are on you). And peace be on us andAllah's mercy and blessings (are on you). And peace be on us and
on the good (pious) worshipers of Allah.on the good (pious) worshipers of Allah.
I testify that none has the right to be worshipped butI testify that none has the right to be worshipped but
Allah and that Muhammad is His slave and Apostle.”Allah and that Muhammad is His slave and Apostle.”
So, when you have said this, then you have surelySo, when you have said this, then you have surely
sent the greetings to every good (pious) worship per ofsent the greetings to every good (pious) worship per of
Allah, whether he be in the Heaven or on the Earth”Allah, whether he be in the Heaven or on the Earth”

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Qaza prayersQaza prayers
In certain circumstances one may be unable to prayIn certain circumstances one may be unable to pray
within the prescribed time period (within the prescribed time period (waqtwaqt))
Hence the prayer must be performed as soon as one is able to doHence the prayer must be performed as soon as one is able to do
so. These prayers performed after the prescribedso. These prayers performed after the prescribed waqtwaqt are calledare called
qadaqada
(It is not permissible to deliberately miss performing the salaat(It is not permissible to deliberately miss performing the salaat
within its waqt with the intention of performing it afterwards)within its waqt with the intention of performing it afterwards)

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THE RULES OF
RECITATION OF THE
HOLY QURAN

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Hadith Hadith
Sahih Bukhari, Book #23, Hadith 422Sahih Bukhari, Book #23, Hadith 422
The Prophet, pbuh, said,The Prophet, pbuh, said,
"When a human being is laid in his grave and his companions return,"When a human being is laid in his grave and his companions return,
he even hears their foot steps, two angels come to him and make himhe even hears their foot steps, two angels come to him and make him
sit and ask him: What did you use to say about this man, Muhammad ?sit and ask him: What did you use to say about this man, Muhammad ?
He will say: I testify that he is Allah's slave and His Apostle. Then itHe will say: I testify that he is Allah's slave and His Apostle. Then it
will be said to him, 'Look at your place in the Hell-Fire. Allah has givenwill be said to him, 'Look at your place in the Hell-Fire. Allah has given
you a place in Paradise instead of it.'you a place in Paradise instead of it.'
"The Prophet added, "The dead person will see both his places. But a"The Prophet added, "The dead person will see both his places. But a
non-believer or a hypocrite will say to the angels, 'I do not know, but Inon-believer or a hypocrite will say to the angels, 'I do not know, but I
used to say what the people used to say! It will be said to him, 'Neitherused to say what the people used to say! It will be said to him, 'Neither
did you know nor did you take the guidance (by reciting the Quran).'did you know nor did you take the guidance (by reciting the Quran).'
Then he will be hit with an iron hammer between his two ears, and heThen he will be hit with an iron hammer between his two ears, and he
will cry and that cry will be heard by whatever approaches him exceptwill cry and that cry will be heard by whatever approaches him except
human beings and jinns."human beings and jinns."

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HadithHadith
Rasoolullah (s) said:Rasoolullah (s) said:
'When a man dies and his relatives are busy in the funeral'When a man dies and his relatives are busy in the funeral
rites, there stands an extremely handsome man by hisrites, there stands an extremely handsome man by his
head. When the dead body is shrouded, that man gets inhead. When the dead body is shrouded, that man gets in
between the shroud and the chest of the deceased.between the shroud and the chest of the deceased.
After the burial, when people return home, two angels,After the burial, when people return home, two angels,
Munkar and Nakeer, come in the grave and try to separateMunkar and Nakeer, come in the grave and try to separate
this handsome man so that they may be able to interrogatethis handsome man so that they may be able to interrogate
the dead man in privacy about his faith, but the handsomethe dead man in privacy about his faith, but the handsome
man says, 'He is my companion, he is my friend. I will notman says, 'He is my companion, he is my friend. I will not
leave him alone in any case. If you are appointed forleave him alone in any case. If you are appointed for
interrogation, do your job. I cannot leave him until I getinterrogation, do your job. I cannot leave him until I get
him admitted into Paradise '.him admitted into Paradise '.

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Hadith contdHadith contd
Thereafter he turns to the deceased and says, 'I am theThereafter he turns to the deceased and says, 'I am the
Quran, which you used to read, sometimes in a loud voiceQuran, which you used to read, sometimes in a loud voice
and sometimes in a low voice. Do not worry. After theand sometimes in a low voice. Do not worry. After the
interrogation of Munkar and Nakeer, you will have nointerrogation of Munkar and Nakeer, you will have no
grief.'grief.'
When the interrogation is over, the handsome manWhen the interrogation is over, the handsome man
arranges for him silk bedding filled with musk.arranges for him silk bedding filled with musk.
Rasoolullah (s) said: 'On the Day of Judgement, beforeRasoolullah (s) said: 'On the Day of Judgement, before
Allah, no other Intercessor will have a greater status thanAllah, no other Intercessor will have a greater status than
the Qur'an, neither a Prophet nor an angel.'the Qur'an, neither a Prophet nor an angel.'

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About recitation
has saidhas said
““the best form of prayer for mythe best form of prayer for my ummahummah is the recital of theis the recital of the
Quran”Quran”
 Best recited at dawn, before or afterBest recited at dawn, before or after FajrFajr prayerprayer
or at midnight withor at midnight with TahajjudTahajjud prayersprayers
 Recite for guidance and inspirationRecite for guidance and inspiration

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Purity is mandatoryPurity is mandatory
Treat the Quran with veneration,Treat the Quran with veneration,
ritually washing or bathing before touching itritually washing or bathing before touching it
Quran, surah al Waqiah : 77- 79 commandsQuran, surah al Waqiah : 77- 79 commands
 This is indeed a noble QuranThis is indeed a noble Quran
 In a Book kept hiddenIn a Book kept hidden
 Which none toucheth save the purifiedWhich none toucheth save the purified

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Respect for the QuranRespect for the Quran
 Worn out, torn or errant Qurans are not to be thrown,Worn out, torn or errant Qurans are not to be thrown,
but left free to flow in a river, kept safe, burnt or buriedbut left free to flow in a river, kept safe, burnt or buried
 Keep in a clean and respectable place and keep nothing on topKeep in a clean and respectable place and keep nothing on top
 Never place it on the floor or in a bathroomNever place it on the floor or in a bathroom
 Non-Muslims may listen to tapes or handle a translation orNon-Muslims may listen to tapes or handle a translation or
exegesisexegesis
 Those unable to handle the Quran should hold it while using aThose unable to handle the Quran should hold it while using a
barrier covering the hand, such as a cloth or a glovebarrier covering the hand, such as a cloth or a glove

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Rules of tilaawatRules of tilaawat
Recite with full concentration, ardorRecite with full concentration, ardor
and utmost devotion and in a beautiful voiceand utmost devotion and in a beautiful voice
Recite in a measured and deliberate tone with distinctRecite in a measured and deliberate tone with distinct
and correct pronunciationand correct pronunciation
Recite neither too loudly nor softlyRecite neither too loudly nor softly
but adopt a middle pathbut adopt a middle path
““The comparison between a silent reader and a reciter is likeThe comparison between a silent reader and a reciter is like
a bottle of perfume when it is closed and when it is opened”a bottle of perfume when it is closed and when it is opened”

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Read with understandingRead with understanding
““(This is) a Scripture that We have revealed unto thee,(This is) a Scripture that We have revealed unto thee,
full of blessing, that they may ponder its revelations,full of blessing, that they may ponder its revelations,
and that men of understanding may reflect”and that men of understanding may reflect”
Quran,Quran,
Surah Saad, verse 29Surah Saad, verse 29

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Recite oftenRecite often
Prophet MuhammadProphet Muhammad saw
has saidhas said
““Continue reciting the Quran because on theContinue reciting the Quran because on the
Day of Qiyaamah it will appear as an intercessor for the reciter”Day of Qiyaamah it will appear as an intercessor for the reciter”
(Muslim)(Muslim)
The Prophet of AllahThe Prophet of Allah saw
has saidhas said
““Allah’ s servant gains the maximum proximity to HimAllah’ s servant gains the maximum proximity to Him
through the reading of the Quran”through the reading of the Quran”
(Tirmizi)(Tirmizi)

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Hadith regarding QuranHadith regarding Quran
““The best of you are those who learn the QuranThe best of you are those who learn the Quran
and teach it”and teach it”
BukhariBukhari
Study the Quran to correct your lifeStudy the Quran to correct your life
““A person whose breast is devoid of the Quran (i.e. has not learntA person whose breast is devoid of the Quran (i.e. has not learnt
anything of the Quran Majeed) is like a desolate house”anything of the Quran Majeed) is like a desolate house”
TirmiziTirmizi

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A believers dutyA believers duty
 Memorizing one Ayah of the QuranMemorizing one Ayah of the Quran
is a principal obligation upon every Muslimis a principal obligation upon every Muslim
 Memorizing the entire QuranMemorizing the entire Quran
is a “Sufficing Obligation” (is a “Sufficing Obligation” (Farz KifayahFarz Kifayah))
 Memorizing Surah al Fateha and one small Surah is EssentialMemorizing Surah al Fateha and one small Surah is Essential
(or 3 small verses or one large verse equal to one small Surah)(or 3 small verses or one large verse equal to one small Surah)

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HadithHadith
Sunan of Abu-Dawood, Hadith 1385Sunan of Abu-Dawood, Hadith 1385
Abdullah ibn Amr asked the Prophet (pbuh):Abdullah ibn Amr asked the Prophet (pbuh):
““In how many days should I complete the recitation of theIn how many days should I complete the recitation of the
whole Quran, O Messenger of Allah?” He (pbuh)whole Quran, O Messenger of Allah?” He (pbuh)
replied:‘In one month.’ He said: ‘I am more energetic toreplied:‘In one month.’ He said: ‘I am more energetic to
complete it in a period less than this.’ He kept on repeatingcomplete it in a period less than this.’ He kept on repeating
these words and lessening the period until the Prophetthese words and lessening the period until the Prophet
(pbuh) said: ‘Complete its recitation in (maximum) seven(pbuh) said: ‘Complete its recitation in (maximum) seven
days.’days.’
He again said: ‘I am more energetic to complete it in aHe again said: ‘I am more energetic to complete it in a
period less than this.’The Prophet (pbuh) said: ‘He whoperiod less than this.’The Prophet (pbuh) said: ‘He who
finishes the recitation of the Quran in less than three daysfinishes the recitation of the Quran in less than three days
does not understand it!’does not understand it!’

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Health Benefits of listeningHealth Benefits of listening
Listening to the recitation of the Holy Quran has beenListening to the recitation of the Holy Quran has been
shown to lower blood pressure, heart rate, and to causeshown to lower blood pressure, heart rate, and to cause
smooth muscle relaxation in Muslim Arabs, non-Arabsmooth muscle relaxation in Muslim Arabs, non-Arab
Muslims and even in non-MuslimsMuslims and even in non-Muslims
In a study conducted byIn a study conducted by
Dr. Ahmed E. Kadi and his associatesDr. Ahmed E. Kadi and his associates

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What is Dhikr ?What is Dhikr ?
 An Islamic practice that focuses onAn Islamic practice that focuses on
the remembrance of Allahthe remembrance of Allah
 Dhikr as a devotional act includes :Dhikr as a devotional act includes :
- the repetition of the names of Allah- the repetition of the names of Allah
- supplications and aphorisms from- supplications and aphorisms from
Hadith and QuranHadith and Quran

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Benefits of dhikrBenefits of dhikr
 PPleases Allahleases Allah
 Defeats and drives off evil forcesDefeats and drives off evil forces
 Increases livelihoodIncreases livelihood
 Makes the personality more prestigiousMakes the personality more prestigious
 Cleanses the heartCleanses the heart
 Removes faultsRemoves faults
 Saves the tongue from lying, gossip, backbiting andSaves the tongue from lying, gossip, backbiting and
hypocrisy while engaged in the remembrance of Allahhypocrisy while engaged in the remembrance of Allah

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CODE OF
REVERENCE FOR
THE MOSQUE

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Status of a mosque
 For Allah the best part of the earth is that landFor Allah the best part of the earth is that land
on which a mosque is builton which a mosque is built
 Keep mosques clean and tidyKeep mosques clean and tidy
““He only shall tend Allah's sanctuaries who believeth in Allah”He only shall tend Allah's sanctuaries who believeth in Allah”
QuranQuran
Surah at Taubah: 18Surah at Taubah: 18

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Sanctity of a mosqueSanctity of a mosque
 It is a nucleus of a Muslims lifeIt is a nucleus of a Muslims life
 They are not only places for worship but alsoThey are not only places for worship but also
places to learn about Islam and meet fellow believersplaces to learn about Islam and meet fellow believers
 Always try to offerAlways try to offer FarzFarz prayers with a congregationprayers with a congregation
 Do not make mosque a thoroughfareDo not make mosque a thoroughfare
has saidhas said
““Go to the mosque with a passionate desire for prayers”Go to the mosque with a passionate desire for prayers”

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Etiquette of entering a mosqueEtiquette of entering a mosque
 Do not enter unclean and withoutDo not enter unclean and without WuduWudu
 Take shoes off when entering mosquesTake shoes off when entering mosques
 Enter by right foot and reciteEnter by right foot and recite
““Bismilla hissalato wassalamo alaa Rasoolillahi AllahummaghBismilla hissalato wassalamo alaa Rasoolillahi Allahummagh
firlee zonoobe waftah lee abwabafirlee zonoobe waftah lee abwaba rahmatika”rahmatika”
also sayalso say “As salamo alaikum”“As salamo alaikum”

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When inside a mosqueWhen inside a mosque
 OfferOffer Tahiyyat al masjidTahiyyat al masjid (Greetings to the mosque(Greetings to the mosque))
 Loud talking and discussion of topics deemed disrespectful isLoud talking and discussion of topics deemed disrespectful is
forbiddenforbidden
 It is disrespectful to walk in front of or otherwise disturb MuslimsIt is disrespectful to walk in front of or otherwise disturb Muslims
in prayerin prayer
 Do not wear clothing with distracting images and symbolsDo not wear clothing with distracting images and symbols
 Be respectful to those in prayerBe respectful to those in prayer
 Avoid gossiping and irreligious talkAvoid gossiping and irreligious talk
 Behave in a dignified mannerBehave in a dignified manner

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How to leave a mosqueHow to leave a mosque
When leaving put left foot out first sayingWhen leaving put left foot out first saying
““Allahumma innee as alokaAllahumma innee as aloka
min fazlika wa rahmatika”min fazlika wa rahmatika”
Allah!Allah!
I ask thee for thy favours and munificienceI ask thee for thy favours and munificience

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Women praying in mosquesWomen praying in mosques
has said :has said :
““Do not prevent the women from going to the mosques,Do not prevent the women from going to the mosques,
although their houses are better for them”although their houses are better for them”
Ahmad and DawoodAhmad and Dawood
said :said :
““The best mosques for women areThe best mosques for women are
the inner parts of their houses”the inner parts of their houses”

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Separate rows for womenSeparate rows for women
 Islamic law requires men and womenIslamic law requires men and women
be separated in the prayer hallbe separated in the prayer hall
 Women must occupy the rows behind menWomen must occupy the rows behind men
said:said:
““The best row for men is the first, and the worst for them is theThe best row for men is the first, and the worst for them is the
last. The best row for women is the last, and the worst is the first”last. The best row for women is the last, and the worst is the first”
MuslimMuslim

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Avoid bad odourAvoid bad odour
Avoiding offensive smells in the mosqueAvoiding offensive smells in the mosque
A man asked Anas,A man asked Anas,
"What did you hear from the Prophet about garlic?""What did you hear from the Prophet about garlic?"
He said, “The Prophet said,He said, “The Prophet said,
““Whoever has eaten this plant shouldWhoever has eaten this plant should
neither come near us nor pray with us”neither come near us nor pray with us”

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Restricted entry in mosquesRestricted entry in mosques
Quran prohibits those who “join gods with Allah”Quran prohibits those who “join gods with Allah”
ie polytheists from entering mosquesie polytheists from entering mosques ::
““It is not for such as join gods with Allah, to visit or maintain theIt is not for such as join gods with Allah, to visit or maintain the
mosques of Allah while they witness against their own souls tomosques of Allah while they witness against their own souls to
infidelity. The works of such bear no fruit. In Fire shall theyinfidelity. The works of such bear no fruit. In Fire shall they
dwell”dwell”
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Regarding azaanRegarding azaan
 Arrange for regularArrange for regular AzaanAzaan
 Upon hearing theUpon hearing the AzaanAzaan, it is commanded to reply to it, it is commanded to reply to it
 Allah's ApostleAllah's Apostle sawsaw
said,said,
““Whenever you hear theWhenever you hear the AzaanAzaan,,
say what thesay what the MuazzinMuazzin is saying”is saying”

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Regard for AzaanRegard for Azaan
 Repeat the words of theRepeat the words of the muazzinmuazzin except forexcept for
““Hayya alas-Salaah and Hayya alal Falaah”,Hayya alas-Salaah and Hayya alal Falaah”,
for which one must sayfor which one must say
““Laa hawla wa laa quwwata illaa Billah”Laa hawla wa laa quwwata illaa Billah”
(There is neither power nor strength, except with Allah)(There is neither power nor strength, except with Allah)
 While theWhile the AzaanAzaan is being said, one must not indulge in anyis being said, one must not indulge in any
talk, recite Quran etc., nor indulge in other activitiestalk, recite Quran etc., nor indulge in other activities
 Listen to theListen to the AzaanAzaan attentively and reply to itattentively and reply to it

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Dua after AzaanDua after Azaan
Send blessings upon the Holy ProphetSend blessings upon the Holy Prophet sawsaw
and then supplicate:and then supplicate:
Allahumma rabba haazihi daawatit taammate was salaatilAllahumma rabba haazihi daawatit taammate was salaatil
qaaemate aate sayyedenaa Mohammedan il Waseelata walqaaemate aate sayyedenaa Mohammedan il Waseelata wal
Fadeelata wad darajatar rafeeata wabas hoo maqaamamFadeelata wad darajatar rafeeata wabas hoo maqaamam
mahmoodanil lazee wa attahoo warzuqnaa shafaatahoo yawmmahmoodanil lazee wa attahoo warzuqnaa shafaatahoo yawm
alqiyaamate, innaka laa tukhleful meeaaadalqiyaamate, innaka laa tukhleful meeaaad
““O Allah ! the Lord of this perfect call and of the Prayer to be established !O Allah ! the Lord of this perfect call and of the Prayer to be established !
Grant our leader Hazrat Mohammed, the highest point in Paradise, andGrant our leader Hazrat Mohammed, the highest point in Paradise, and
Excellence, and the highest rank, and install him on the praiseworthy positionExcellence, and the highest rank, and install him on the praiseworthy position
which You have promised him - and grant us his intercession on the Day ofwhich You have promised him - and grant us his intercession on the Day of
Resurrection. Indeed You do not go against Your promise”Resurrection. Indeed You do not go against Your promise”

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Reward for prayingReward for praying
““If people knew the reward for saying theIf people knew the reward for saying the AzaanAzaan and forand for
standing in the first row and found no other way to get that exceptstanding in the first row and found no other way to get that except
by drawing lots they would draw lots, and if they knew theby drawing lots they would draw lots, and if they knew the
reward of the Zuhr prayer they would race for it and if theyreward of the Zuhr prayer they would race for it and if they
knew the reward of 'Isha' and Fajr prayers in congregation, theyknew the reward of 'Isha' and Fajr prayers in congregation, they
would come to offer them even if they had to crawl”would come to offer them even if they had to crawl”
Sahih alSahih al BukhariBukhari

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Salaat al Jumaa
 Congregational Friday noon prayerCongregational Friday noon prayer
 Congregational prayer compulsory for men, while women mayCongregational prayer compulsory for men, while women may
join it or pray zuhr salaat insteadjoin it or pray zuhr salaat instead
 Salaat al-Jumu'ahSalaat al-Jumu'ah consists of a sermon orconsists of a sermon or khutbakhutba
 There is noThere is no Saalat al-Jumu'ahSaalat al-Jumu'ah without awithout a khutbakhutba

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Salaat al Jumaa
 Giving aGiving a khutbakhutba is task assigned specifically to menis task assigned specifically to men
 The Holy ProphetThe Holy Prophet saw
said:said:
““He who performed ablution well, then came to Friday Prayer,He who performed ablution well, then came to Friday Prayer,
listened (to the sermon), kept silence all (his sins) between thatlistened (to the sermon), kept silence all (his sins) between that
time and the next Friday would be forgiven with three days extra,time and the next Friday would be forgiven with three days extra,
and he who touched pebbles caused an interruption”and he who touched pebbles caused an interruption”
Sahih MuslimSahih Muslim

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Hadith about Friday prayersHadith about Friday prayers
““When it is a Friday, the angels stand at the gate of the mosque andWhen it is a Friday, the angels stand at the gate of the mosque and
keep on writing the names of the persons coming to the mosque inkeep on writing the names of the persons coming to the mosque in
succession according to their arrivals. The example of the one whosuccession according to their arrivals. The example of the one who
enters the mosque in the earliest hour is that of one offering aenters the mosque in the earliest hour is that of one offering a
camel. The one coming next is like one offering a cow and then acamel. The one coming next is like one offering a cow and then a
ram and then a chicken and then an egg respectively.ram and then a chicken and then an egg respectively.
When the Imam comes out the angelsWhen the Imam comes out the angels
fold their papers and listen to thefold their papers and listen to the Khutba”Khutba”
Sahih al Bukhari,Sahih al Bukhari,
Volume 2 Book 13:51Volume 2 Book 13:51

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Regarding Friday prayersRegarding Friday prayers
 The Holy ProphetThe Holy Prophet sawsaw
has saidhas said
““Anyone attending Friday prayersAnyone attending Friday prayers
should have bathed beforehand”should have bathed beforehand”
Bukhari, Volume 2 Book 13:2Bukhari, Volume 2 Book 13:2
 Farz on every normal adult Muslim who is not in journeyFarz on every normal adult Muslim who is not in journey
 Offer in a central mosqueOffer in a central mosque
 Listen toListen to khutbakhutba attentivelyattentively
 Try to sit in the first rowTry to sit in the first row

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What is Zakat ?
 ZakatZakat is the practice of charitable givingis the practice of charitable giving
by Muslims based on accumulated wealth,by Muslims based on accumulated wealth,
and is obligatory for all who are able to do soand is obligatory for all who are able to do so
 Considered to be a personal responsibilityConsidered to be a personal responsibility
 To ease economic hardship of othersTo ease economic hardship of others
and eliminate inequalityand eliminate inequality

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Who is entitled to zakat ?Who is entitled to zakat ?
Poor peoplePoor people
(if they do not have enough(if they do not have enough
to cover their basic needs)to cover their basic needs)
The DestituteThe Destitute
(those with no property or income)(those with no property or income)
The Zakat ollectorsThe Zakat ollectors
TravellersTravellers
(who find themselves in difficulty)(who find themselves in difficulty)
People Whose Hearts are to bePeople Whose Hearts are to be
ReconciledReconciled
(new converts or those(new converts or those
close to conversion)close to conversion)
Freeing SlavesFreeing Slaves
DebtorsDebtors
(those under heavy debt)(those under heavy debt)
In the Way of AllahIn the Way of Allah
(running Islamic Schools, Hospitals,(running Islamic Schools, Hospitals,
Mosques & charitableMosques & charitable
institutions)institutions)

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Where zakat is not to be givenWhere zakat is not to be given
1.1. Generally trade not coveredGenerally trade not covered
2.2. Not for certain family membersNot for certain family members
viz grandparents, spouses, childrenviz grandparents, spouses, children
3.3. Not obligatory if one doesn't haveNot obligatory if one doesn't have
minimum unchanged wealth for a whole lunar yearminimum unchanged wealth for a whole lunar year

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Zakat versus SadaqaZakat versus Sadaqa
 TheThe zakatzakat is considered a religious obligationis considered a religious obligation
that the well off owe to the needy because theirthat the well off owe to the needy because their
wealth is seen as a “trust from God's bounty”wealth is seen as a “trust from God's bounty”
 The Quran and the Hadith also suggest a MuslimThe Quran and the Hadith also suggest a Muslim
give even more as voluntary charitygive even more as voluntary charity sadaqahsadaqah forfor
additional divine rewardadditional divine reward

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Zakat versus sadaqaZakat versus sadaqa
 GiveGive ZakatZakat (poor due) openly to encourage others(poor due) openly to encourage others
to follow suit butto follow suit but SadaqaSadaqa (alms) in utmost secrecy(alms) in utmost secrecy
 Never remind recipients after doling out somethingNever remind recipients after doling out something

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Quran, Surah al Baqarah: 264Quran, Surah al Baqarah: 264
““O you who believe ! do not make your charity worthless byO you who believe ! do not make your charity worthless by
reproach and injury, like him who spends his property toreproach and injury, like him who spends his property to
be seen of men and does not believe in Allah and the lastbe seen of men and does not believe in Allah and the last
day; so his parable is as the parable of a smooth rock withday; so his parable is as the parable of a smooth rock with
earth upon it, then a heavy rain falls upon it, so it leaves itearth upon it, then a heavy rain falls upon it, so it leaves it
bare; they shall not be able to gain anything of what theybare; they shall not be able to gain anything of what they
have earned; and Allah does not guide the unbelievinghave earned; and Allah does not guide the unbelieving
people”people”

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Give solely for the pleasure of AllahGive solely for the pleasure of Allah
““We only feed you for Allah's sake;We only feed you for Allah's sake;
we desire from you neither reward nor thanks”we desire from you neither reward nor thanks”
Quran,Quran,
Surah al Insan: 9Surah al Insan: 9

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Bukhari Volume 6 Book 60:88Bukhari Volume 6 Book 60:88
Abu Hurraira narrates thatAbu Hurraira narrates that
the Allah's Apostlethe Allah's Apostle sawsaw
has saidhas said
““Anyone whom Allah has given wealth but he does not pay itsAnyone whom Allah has given wealth but he does not pay its
zakatzakat, then, on the Day of Resurrection, his wealth will be, then, on the Day of Resurrection, his wealth will be
presented to him in the shape of a bald-headed poisonous malepresented to him in the shape of a bald-headed poisonous male
snake with two poisonous glands in its mouth and it will encirclesnake with two poisonous glands in its mouth and it will encircle
itself round his neck and bite him over his cheeks and say,itself round his neck and bite him over his cheeks and say,
““I am your wealth; I am your treasure”I am your wealth; I am your treasure”

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Regarding the giving of almsRegarding the giving of alms
saidsaid
““The best alms is that which is given when one is rich,The best alms is that which is given when one is rich,
and a giving hand is better than a taking one,and a giving hand is better than a taking one,
and you should start first toand you should start first to
support your dependents.”support your dependents.”

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Quranic verse about charityQuranic verse about charity
Feel apprehensive whether charity has been accepted by Allah.Feel apprehensive whether charity has been accepted by Allah.
““And those who give that which they give with hearts afraidAnd those who give that which they give with hearts afraid
because they are about to return unto their Lord”because they are about to return unto their Lord”
Quran, surah al Muminun: 60Quran, surah al Muminun: 60

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Excusing oneselfExcusing oneself
If you have nothing to give excuse yourself softlyIf you have nothing to give excuse yourself softly
““But if thou turn away from them, seeking mercy from thy Lord,But if thou turn away from them, seeking mercy from thy Lord,
for which thou hopest, then speak unto them a reasonable word”for which thou hopest, then speak unto them a reasonable word”
(Quran, surah Bani Israel, verse 28)(Quran, surah Bani Israel, verse 28)

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Some rules of Zakat and SadaqaSome rules of Zakat and Sadaqa
 Do not think charity a burdenDo not think charity a burden
 Give promptlyGive promptly
 Spend the best articles in the name of AllahSpend the best articles in the name of Allah
 Only legitimate wealth to be usedOnly legitimate wealth to be used

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Why is it special ?
 A month noteworthy for blessings and bounties of AllahA month noteworthy for blessings and bounties of Allah
 ““It is a month for sympathy, largesse and charity”It is a month for sympathy, largesse and charity”
(The Holy Prophet(The Holy Prophet saw
))
 ““When the month of Ramadan starts, the gates of the heaven areWhen the month of Ramadan starts, the gates of the heaven are
opened and the gates of Hell are closed and the devils areopened and the gates of Hell are closed and the devils are
chained”chained”
Volume 3 Book 31:123Volume 3 Book 31:123

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DuaDua
Prayer on sighting the moon of RamzanPrayer on sighting the moon of Ramzan
““Allah is the Greatest. O Allah bring us the new moon withAllah is the Greatest. O Allah bring us the new moon with
security and faith, with peace and in Islam, and in harmony withsecurity and faith, with peace and in Islam, and in harmony with
what our Lord Loves and what pleases Him. Our Lord and yourwhat our Lord Loves and what pleases Him. Our Lord and your
Lord is Allah”Lord is Allah”
At Tirmidhi 5:504At Tirmidhi 5:504

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Preparations for RamzanPreparations for Ramzan
 Make arrangements for prayers, fasting, reading Quran andMake arrangements for prayers, fasting, reading Quran and
TarawihTarawih prayersprayers
 Help the poor, infirm, indigent and the widows. Arrange theirHelp the poor, infirm, indigent and the widows. Arrange their
sahrisahri andand iftariftar. Offer. Offer sadaqahsadaqah andand zakatzakat
 Obligatory on every healthy adultObligatory on every healthy adult
except if in journey or under religious injunctionexcept if in journey or under religious injunction

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Quran on fastingQuran on fasting
““O ye who believe! Fasting is prescribed for you, even as itO ye who believe! Fasting is prescribed for you, even as it
was prescribed for those before you, that ye may ward offwas prescribed for those before you, that ye may ward off
(evil)”(evil)”
QuranQuran

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Hadith related to fastingHadith related to fasting
Do takeDo take SahriSahri
(Pre dawn meal)(Pre dawn meal)
saidsaid
““the difference between ourthe difference between our
fast and that of otherfast and that of other
people of the Book,people of the Book,
is ouris our SahriSahri””
MuslimMuslim
Hazrat AishaHazrat Aisha rara
related thatrelated that
RasulullahRasulullah sawsaw
was askedwas asked
whether one should fastwhether one should fast
when on a journey, and Hewhen on a journey, and He
(pbuh) replied:(pbuh) replied:
““Fast if you like, or postponeFast if you like, or postpone
it if you like”it if you like”
Bukhari and MuslimBukhari and Muslim

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Dua before starting the fastDua before starting the fast
When keeping the fast sayWhen keeping the fast say
““I intend to fast tomorrow in the month of Ramazan”I intend to fast tomorrow in the month of Ramazan”
Abu DawudAbu Dawud

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Behavior during fastingBehavior during fasting
Allah's ApostleAllah's Apostle sawsaw
saidsaid
““Fasting is a shield (or a screen or a shelter). So, the personFasting is a shield (or a screen or a shelter). So, the person
observing fasting should avoid sexual relation with his wifeobserving fasting should avoid sexual relation with his wife
and should not behave foolishly and impudently, and ifand should not behave foolishly and impudently, and if
somebody fights with him or abuses him, he should tell himsomebody fights with him or abuses him, he should tell him
twice, “I am fasting”twice, “I am fasting”
Bukhari 3:31:118Bukhari 3:31:118
““If a person does not avoid false talk and false conductIf a person does not avoid false talk and false conduct
during fasting, then Allah does not care if he abstains fromduring fasting, then Allah does not care if he abstains from
food and drink”food and drink”
BukhariBukhari

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IftaarIftaar
When breaking the fast say this prayerWhen breaking the fast say this prayer
““O Allah! I fasted for You and I believe in You (and I put myO Allah! I fasted for You and I believe in You (and I put my
trust in You) and I break my fast with Your sustenance”trust in You) and I break my fast with Your sustenance”
Abu DawudAbu Dawud
 Do not delayDo not delay iftariftar

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HadithHadith
saidsaid
““By Him in Whose Hands my soul is, the smell coming out from theBy Him in Whose Hands my soul is, the smell coming out from the
mouth of a fasting person is better in the sight of Allah than the smellmouth of a fasting person is better in the sight of Allah than the smell
of musk. (Allah says about the fasting person), 'He has left his food,of musk. (Allah says about the fasting person), 'He has left his food,
drink and desires for My sake. The fast is for Me. So I will reward (thedrink and desires for My sake. The fast is for Me. So I will reward (the
fasting person) for it and the reward of good deeds is multiplied tenfasting person) for it and the reward of good deeds is multiplied ten
times”times”
has saidhas said
““Allah the Majestic and Exalted said: "Every deed of man will receiveAllah the Majestic and Exalted said: "Every deed of man will receive
ten to 700 times reward, exceptten to 700 times reward, except SiyamSiyam (fasting), for it is for Me and I(fasting), for it is for Me and I
shall reward it (as I like). There are two occasions of joy for one whoshall reward it (as I like). There are two occasions of joy for one who
fasts: one when he breaks the fast and the other when he will meet hisfasts: one when he breaks the fast and the other when he will meet his
Lord”Lord”
Sahih MuslimSahih Muslim

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Other activities during RamazanOther activities during Ramazan
 I’tikafI’tikaf (prayers in seclusion) at the end of Ramazan are a(prayers in seclusion) at the end of Ramazan are a
SunnahSunnah
 Sadaqah - i- FitrSadaqah - i- Fitr (charity before Eid prayers )(charity before Eid prayers )
 TaraweehTaraweeh prayers areprayers are Sunnah MuakkadahSunnah Muakkadah for both menfor both men
and womenand women

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Regarding omission of fastingRegarding omission of fasting
RasulallahRasulallah sawsaw
saidsaid
““If anyone omits his fast even for one day in Ramadan without aIf anyone omits his fast even for one day in Ramadan without a
concession or without being ill, then if he were to fast for the restconcession or without being ill, then if he were to fast for the rest
of his life he could not make up for it”of his life he could not make up for it”
BukhariBukhari

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Regarding omission of fastingRegarding omission of fasting
““(Fasting) for a fixed number of days, but if any of you is ill or on a journey, the(Fasting) for a fixed number of days, but if any of you is ill or on a journey, the
same number (should be made up) from other days. And as for those who cansame number (should be made up) from other days. And as for those who can
fast with difficulty, (i.e. an old man, etc.), they have (a choice either to fast or)fast with difficulty, (i.e. an old man, etc.), they have (a choice either to fast or)
to feed a poor person (for every day). But whoever does good of his ownto feed a poor person (for every day). But whoever does good of his own
accord, it is better for him. And that you fast, it is better for you if only youaccord, it is better for him. And that you fast, it is better for you if only you
know”know”
Quran, surah al Baqarah: 184Quran, surah al Baqarah: 184

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Marital behavior in RamazanMarital behavior in Ramazan
On modification of marital life during Ramazan,On modification of marital life during Ramazan,
the Quran, surah al Baqarah :187 states :the Quran, surah al Baqarah :187 states :

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Quran, surah al Baqarah:187Quran, surah al Baqarah:187
““It is made lawful for you to go in unto your wives on the night ofIt is made lawful for you to go in unto your wives on the night of
the fast. They are raiment for you and ye are raiment for them.the fast. They are raiment for you and ye are raiment for them.
Allah is Aware that ye were deceiving yourselves in this respectAllah is Aware that ye were deceiving yourselves in this respect
and He hath turned in mercy toward you and relieved you. Soand He hath turned in mercy toward you and relieved you. So
hold intercourse with them and seek that which Allah hathhold intercourse with them and seek that which Allah hath
ordained for you, and eat and drink until the white threadordained for you, and eat and drink until the white thread
becometh distinct to you from the black thread of the dawn. Thenbecometh distinct to you from the black thread of the dawn. Then
strictly observe the fast till nightfall and touch them not but be atstrictly observe the fast till nightfall and touch them not but be at
your devotions in the mosques. These are the limits imposed byyour devotions in the mosques. These are the limits imposed by
Allah so approach them not. Thus Allah expoundeth HisAllah so approach them not. Thus Allah expoundeth His
revelation to mankind that they may ward off (evil)”revelation to mankind that they may ward off (evil)”

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Laylat al QadrLaylat al Qadr
 The Night of PowerThe Night of Power
 Is one amongst the odd nights in the last ten days of RamazanIs one amongst the odd nights in the last ten days of Ramazan
““The Night of Power is better than a thousand months”The Night of Power is better than a thousand months”
QuranQuran
Surah al Qadr: 3Surah al Qadr: 3

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Laylat al Qadr
A good time to ask for forgivenessA good time to ask for forgiveness
Allah's ApostleAllah's Apostle sawsaw
has said...has said...
““Whoever establishes the prayers on the night of Qadr out ofWhoever establishes the prayers on the night of Qadr out of
sincere faith and hoping to attain Allah's rewards (not to showsincere faith and hoping to attain Allah's rewards (not to show
off) then all his past sins will be forgiven”off) then all his past sins will be forgiven”
Hadith, Bukhari Vol 1, Book 2:34Hadith, Bukhari Vol 1, Book 2:34
(27 Ramadan is a traditional date)(27 Ramadan is a traditional date)

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Hadith about Laylat al QadrHadith about Laylat al Qadr
Look forLook for Laylat al QadrLaylat al Qadr onon
an odd-numbered nightan odd-numbered night
during the last ten nightsduring the last ten nights
of Ramadan”of Ramadan”
BukhariBukhari
““WhenWhen Laylat al QadrLaylat al Qadr
comes Gabriel descendscomes Gabriel descends
with a company of angelswith a company of angels
who ask for blessings onwho ask for blessings on
everyone who iseveryone who is
remembering Allah,remembering Allah,
whether they are sittingwhether they are sitting
or standing”or standing”
BaihaqiBaihaqi

166
Dua for Laylat al QadrDua for Laylat al Qadr
The following supplication is recommended for recitationThe following supplication is recommended for recitation
duringduring Laylat al QadrLaylat al Qadr::
““O Allah, you are the Most Forgiving, and One who lovesO Allah, you are the Most Forgiving, and One who loves
forgiving, therefore forgive me”forgiving, therefore forgive me”
(Tirmidhi)(Tirmidhi)

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What is Haj ?
 Annual pilgrimage in Mecca during Dhul HijjahAnnual pilgrimage in Mecca during Dhul Hijjah
 Farz on every able bodied Muslim at least onceFarz on every able bodied Muslim at least once
 Main rituals include entering Ihram, walking seven times aroundMain rituals include entering Ihram, walking seven times around
the Kaaba, running seven times between Mount Safa andthe Kaaba, running seven times between Mount Safa and
Marwah, staying in Arafat, symbolically stoning the Devil inMarwah, staying in Arafat, symbolically stoning the Devil in
Mina, animal sacrificeMina, animal sacrifice

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When is it due ?When is it due ?
When means, responsibilities and health permitWhen means, responsibilities and health permit
““And pilgrimage to the House is a duty unto Allah for mankind,And pilgrimage to the House is a duty unto Allah for mankind,
for him who can find a way thither”for him who can find a way thither”
QuranQuran
Surah Aal Imran: 97Surah Aal Imran: 97

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Etiquettes of HajEtiquettes of Haj
Perform Haj without show only for the pleasure of Allah -Perform Haj without show only for the pleasure of Allah -
Quran, surah al Baqarah:196Quran, surah al Baqarah:196
““And complete the Hajj or umra in the service of God”And complete the Hajj or umra in the service of God”

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““The pilgrimage is (in) the well-known months, and whoever is minded to perform theThe pilgrimage is (in) the well-known months, and whoever is minded to perform the
pilgrimage therein (let him remember that) there is (to be) no lewdness nor abuse norpilgrimage therein (let him remember that) there is (to be) no lewdness nor abuse nor
angry conversation on the pilgrimage. And whatsoever good ye do Allah knoweth it. Soangry conversation on the pilgrimage. And whatsoever good ye do Allah knoweth it. So
make provision for yourselves (Hereafter); for the best provision is to ward off evil.make provision for yourselves (Hereafter); for the best provision is to ward off evil.
Therefore keep your duty unto Me, O men of understanding”Therefore keep your duty unto Me, O men of understanding”
The Quran, surah al Baqarah, Verse 197The Quran, surah al Baqarah, Verse 197

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 Express humility, want and submissionExpress humility, want and submission
““Remember Allah through the appointed days”Remember Allah through the appointed days”
QuranQuran

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The Routine of HajThe Routine of Haj
 Ihram and TalbiyahIhram and Talbiyah
 Prayers and supplications andPrayers and supplications and Wuquf in ArafatWuquf in Arafat
 Rami al Jamarat, animal sacrifice, shaving the hairRami al Jamarat, animal sacrifice, shaving the hair
 Tawaf al ZiyarahTawaf al Ziyarah
““Then let them make an end of their unkemptnessThen let them make an end of their unkemptness
and pay their vows and go around the ancient House”and pay their vows and go around the ancient House”
QuranQuran
Surah al Hajj: 29Surah al Hajj: 29

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