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

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