Author: Islamic Reflections

DAY 12: THE SWORD OF THE MESSENGER OF ALLAH ﷺ

The Messenger of Allah ﷺ had many swords, but no one knows how many precisely. We know of only one sword from the sahih ahadith, and it was Dhu’l-Fiqaar. This was the most famous of the Prophet’s ﷺ swords. The pommel of Dhu’l-Fiqaar was made of silver. This sword was … Continue Reading

DAY 11: THE SHOES OF THE MESSENGER OF ALLAH ﷺ

The Messenger of Allah ﷺ prayed salah with shoes on. If the shoes have some kind of impurity stuck on them, he is to take them off before praying. And if he has forgotten or is unaware, then he is to remove the shoes when he notices or remembers the … Continue Reading

DAY 10: THE KHUFF OF THE MESSENGER OF ALLAH ﷺ

The Messenger of Allah ﷺ has shown that wiping over socks while making wudoo’ is permissible, but only under 4 conditions. (1) They must have been put on when one was in a state of tahaarah (purity). (2) The socks or the khufoof (leather slippers which cover the ankle) should … Continue Reading

DAY 9: CLOTHES OF THE MESSENGER OF ALLAH ﷺ

The Messenger of Allah ﷺ liked to wear qamis (thowb/shirt), and his most favourite garment was the mantle of Yemen. He ﷺ would dress in printed garments. Whenever He ﷺ dressed in a new garment, he would supplicate to Allah ﷻ, “O Allah, praise is to You. You … Continue Reading

DAY 8: THE PROPHET’S ﷺ SUPPLICATION WHEN EATING

Islam is the simplest and the most practical religion. Acts of worship are very practical and easy to follow. One such act that the Prophet ﷺ taught are the simple duas (supplications) before and after eating. These duas make the act of eating an act of worship. We begin the act by … Continue Reading

DAY 7: THE MESSENGER OF ALLAH ﷺ USING VINEGAR

Besides being an excellent condiment, vinegar has great health benefits. It is low in calories and carbohydrates, which makes it good for weight loss. It helps control the blood glucose level, improves digestion, reduces cholesterol level, and keeps the heart healthy. It is also effective in fighting diseases such as cancer … Continue Reading

DAY 6: THE PROPHET’S ﷺ ETIQUETTE OF EATING

Many people, including Muslims, find this etiquette to be uncivilised. However, according to many studies, licking fingers has health benefits. Human hands have beneficial enzymes and microbes that aid digestion and build immunity. Licking fingers also helps in maintaining mental health by improving one’s appetite and in developing a great sense of … Continue Reading