Category: Ramadan Reminders

DAY 22: HOW THE MESSENGER OF ALLAH ﷺ SLEPT

Whenever the Prophet ﷺ went to sleep, he would say, “Allahumma bismika ahya wa amoot (Oh Allah, in Your name I live and die).” [Sahih al-Bukhari 7394]

The Prophet ﷺ recommended for a Muslim to recite certain verses before going to bed:

1. When Ayat-ul-Kursi is recited, Allah ﷻ will appoint

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DAY 21: THE TURBAN OF THE MESSENGER OF ALLAH ﷺ

Jabir bin Abdullah (may Allah be pleased with him) narrated that the Prophet ﷺ entered Makkah on the Day of Conquest wearing a black turban. [Sunan an-Nasa’i 5345| Book 48| Hadith 306]

In our case, regarding the wearing of turban, if it is meant to imitate the ones that we … Continue Reading

DAY 20: SALAT AD-DUHA (THE FORENOON PRAYER)

Abu Hurairah (may Allah be pleased with him) reported, “My close friend ﷺ advised me to do three things: To fast three days of every month, to pray two rak‘ahs of Duha, and to pray Witr before going to sleep.” [Sahih al-Bukhari 1981]

One of the important virtues of Salat Ad-Duha is that … Continue Reading

DAY 19: THE USE OF KOHL BY THE MESSENGER OF ALLAH ﷺ

Ibn Abbas (may Allah be pleased with him) reported that the Prophet ﷺ said, “One of the best kinds of kohl that you use is Ithmid (antimony); it brightens the vision and makes the hair (eyelashes) grow.” [Sunan An-Nasa’i 5113 | Grade: Hasan (Darussalam)]

Ibn al-Qayyim (may Allah … Continue Reading

DAY 18: THE LAUGHTER OF THE MESSENGER OF ALLAH ﷺ

Prophet Muhammad ﷺ was moderate and dignified in his laughter. Aisha (may Allah be pleased with her) described that she had never seen the Prophet ﷺ laugh so hard that one could see the back of his throat.

On another note, the Prophet ﷺ said that smiling is charity.

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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