DAY 17: THE SPEECH OF THE MESSENGER OF ALLAH ﷺ
The Prophet’s ﷺ way of speaking was clear, concise and to the point, so much that the companions often even memorized his words. He ﷺ would also repeat his words, sometimes thrice, so that whoever listened to him understood him properly. [Sahih al-Bukhari 95]
He ﷺ only talked when necessary, … Continue Reading
DAY 16: THE MESSENGER OF ALLAH ﷺ USING (ITR) PERFUME
The Messenger of Allah ﷺ was fond of good fragrances and encouraged everyone to remain in a state of good hygiene. He ﷺ advised us to maintain cleanliness and ensure that we smelt pleasant. The Prophet ﷺ never refused perfume, milk and cushions as gifts. [Jami At-Tirmidhi, Vol. … Continue Reading
DAY 15: THE WALK OF THE MESSENGER OF ALLAH ﷺ
The Prophet ﷺ was a very active man, full of vitality and vigour. He ﷺ was swift, energetic and did not exhibit sluggishness or laziness. His ﷺ walk is further described in a hadith by Ali ibn Abi Talib (may Allah be pleased with him) that when the Prophet ﷺ … Continue Reading
DAY 14: THE MESSENGER OF ALLAH ﷺ ON DYEING GREY HAIR
Additionally, the Messenger of Allah ﷺ spoke about white hair, “Change this with something, but avoid black.” [Sunan an-Nasa’i 5076 | Grade: Sahih (Darussalam)]
The Prophet ﷺ encouraged dyeing grey hair because it was not practiced by the Jews and Christians. He ﷺ mentioned that the best things with … Continue Reading
DAY 13: HOW THE MESSENGER OF ALLAH ﷺ COMBED HIS HAIR
It is sunnah to begin actions from the right side, even if it is a small act like combing hair. Everyone must learn to wash, clean, comb and dress, beginning with their right side, as mentioned in the hadith above.
The Prophet ﷺ was a very handsome man with … Continue Reading
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
