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Sunnats and Aadaab of Eid

Q: Mufti Saheb, could you explain the sunnats of Eid in detail and how are we supposed to conduct on this mubaarak occasion?

A: Below is an article that we have prepared on the Sunnats and Aadaab of Eid.

1. To cleanse the mouth using the miswaak.

2. To have a bath (ghusal).

عن ابن عباس  رضي الله عنهما قال  كان رسول الله صلى الله عليه و سلم يغتسل يوم الفطر ويوم الأضحى (ابن ماجة رقم 1315)

Hadhrat ibn Abbaas (Radhiallahu Anhu) reports that Rasulullah (Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam) would have a bath on the day of Eid ul Fitr and Eid ul Adha.

3. To dress in one’s best clothes. (i.e. the best clothes in one’s possession, not necessarily new clothes.

عن جابر رضي الله عنهما قال كانت للنبي  صلى الله عليه وسلم جبة يلبسها في العيدين، ويوم الجمعة. (ابن خزيمة  رقم 1766)

Hadhrat Jaabir (Radhiallahu Anhuma) reports that Rasulullah (Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam) had a jubbah (a robe or long garment) that he would wear specially on the days of Eid and the day of Jumuah.

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4. To apply itr. 

5. To perform Eid salaah at the Musallah (i.e. open field outside the town). 

عن أبي سعيد الخدري رضي الله عنه قال : كان رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم يخرج يوم الفطر  والأضحى إلى المصلى فأول شيء يبدأ به الصلاة (البخاري رقم 956)

Hadhrat Abu Saeed Khudri (Radhiallahu Anhu) reports that on the day of Eid ul Fitr and Eid ul Adha, Rasulullah (Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam) would go to the Musallah (an open field on the outskirts of Madina Munawwarah) to perform the Eid salaah. The first action that he carried out was performing the salaah. (I.e. he performed the salaah before the khutbah)

6. One should avoid eating anything before Eid salaah on the day of Eid ul Adha (instead the first thing one should consume should be the meat of the sacrificed animal). However on the day of Eid ul Fitr one should eat an odd number of dates or anything sweet before leaving for the Eid salaah.

عن أنس بن مالك رضي الله عنه قال كان النبي صلى الله عليه و سلم لا يخرج يوم الفطر حتى يطعم تمرات (ابن ماجة رقم 1754)

Hadhrat Anas (Radhiallahu Anhu) reports that Rasulullah (Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam) would always eat some dates before leaving for the Eid salaah on the day of Eid ul Fitr.

عن ابن بريدة عن أبيه رضي الله عنه أن رسول الله صلى الله عليه و سلم كان لا يخرج يوم الفطر حتى يأكل . وكان لا يأكل يوم النحر حتى يرجع (ابن ماجة رقم 1756)

Hadhrat Buraidah (Radhiallahu Anhu) reports that Rasulullah (Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam) would always eat something before leaving for the Eid salaah. However, on the occasion of Eid ul Adha he would not eat until he returned from the Eid salaah (and partook of the sacrificed animal).

7. To go to the Eidgah early.

8. To walk to the place of Eid salaah.

عن سعد بن أبي وقاص رضي الله عنه أن النبي صلى الله عليه و سلم كان يخرج إلى العيد ماشيا ويرجع ماشيا.  (ابن ماجة  رقم 1294)

Hadhrat Sa’d ibn Abi Waqqaas (Radhiallahu Anhu) reports that Rasulullah (Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam) would proceed towards the Eid salaah walking, and would return walking.

9. To recite the takbeer audibly when going to the Eidgah on the day of Eid ul Adha, and to recite it silently when going for the Eid salaah on the day of Eid ul Fitr. 

10. To use different routes to and from the place of Eid salaah.

وعن جابر رضي الله عنه قال كان النبي صلى الله عليه وسلم إذا كان يوم عيد خالف الطريق .(البخاري رقم 986)

Hadhrat Jaabir (Radhiallahu Anhu) reports that Rasulullah (Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam) would use different routes on the day of Eid (when proceeding and returning from the Eid salaah)

11. To read two rakaat sunnath salaah of Eid with  extra takbeers without any azaan or iqaamat. 

عن ابن عباس رضي الله عنه أن النبي صلى الله عليه و سلم صلى يوم العيد بغير أذان ولا إقامة (ابن ماجة رقم 1274)

Hadhrat ibn Abbaas (Radhiallahu Anhuma) reports that Rasulullah (Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam) would perform the (Eid) salaah on the day of Eid without any azaan or iqaamat.

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12. To recite Surah A’ala in the first rakaat, and Surah Ghaashiya in the second rakaat of the Eid salaah.

عن النعمان بن بشير رضي الله عنه قال كان رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم يقرأ في العيدين وفي الجمعة بسبح اسم ربك الأعلى، وهل أتاك حديث الغاشية. (مسلم رقم 878)

Hadhrat Nu’maan ibn Basheer (Radhiallahu Anhu) relates that Rasulullah (Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam) would recite Surah A’ala and Surah Ghaashiya in both the Eid salaah as well as the Jumuah salaah

13. One should remain seated after the Eid salaah and listen to the khutbah. Remaining for the khutbah is an emphasised sunnah.  

14.  During the khutbah it is waajib for one to remain silent and listen attentively to the khutbah. 

15. It is forbidden to perform any nafl salaah in the Eidgah either before or after the Eid salaah.  

عن ابن عباس رضي الله عنهما أن رسول الله صلى الله عليه و سلم خرج فصلى بهم العيد لم يصل قبلها ولا بعدها (ابن ماجة رقم 1291)

Hadhrat ibn Abbaas (Radhiallahu Anhuma) reports that Rasulullah (Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam) would come to the Eidgah and perform the Eid salaah. He would not perform any nafl salaah before the Eid salaah nor after the Eid salaah (i.e. at the Eidgah).

16. By staying awake and making ibaadat on the night of Eid, one will be rewarded in this manner that when all the hearts die, his heart will remain alive.

عن أبي أمامة رضي الله عنه عن النبي صلى الله عليه و سلم قال من قام ليلتي العيدين محتسبا لله لم يمت قلبه يوم تموت القلوب  (ابن ماجة رقم 1782)

Hadhrat Abu Umaamah (Radhiallahu Anhu) reports that Rasulullah (Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam) said: “The one who stands up in salaah on the two nights of Eid with the hope of receiving reward from Allah Ta’ala, his heart will remain alive on the day when all the hearts will die.”

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Virtues of the First 10 Days of Dhul-Hijja !!

The Prophet (PBUH) said, “There is no deed that is better in the sight of Allah or more greatly rewarded than a good deed done in the (first) ten days of Al-Adha”. It was asked, “Not even Jihad for the sake of Allah?” The Prophet (PBUH) replied, “Not even Jihad for the sake of Allah, unless a man goes out himself for Jihad taking his wealth with him and does not come back with anything.” Narrated by Al-Bukhari

Allah blessed the nation of Muhammad with opportunities to reap rewards and blessings every day of the year. The last ten nights of Ramadan (the month of fasting) are among the most blessed nights of the year; in particular Laylatul-Qadr (the night of power) is extremely sacred. Similarly, the first ten days of Dhul-Hijja (the 12th Islamic calendar month) carry special status during the blessed month of Pilgrimage. The above Hadith of the Prophet spells out the importance of these ten days in the sight of Allah and the amplified reward for all good deeds during this blessed season.

Just like the last ten nights of Ramadan are the best ten nights out of the year, these first ten days of Dhul-Hijja are the best days of the year and the most beloved to Allah as they combine acts of worship in a way unlike any other time.

So, the questions we should be asking ourselves are, “How do we make the most of this season of blessings?”, “What deeds can I perform to attain His pleasure?”. The following are some examples of the acts of worship that will help us gain His pleasure InshaAllah.

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1. Perform Hajj (Pilgrimage)

Obviously, Hajj is one of the best deeds that one can do during these ten days. However for those of us who were not invited to His House this year, there are still many more ways to earn the pleasure of Allah.

2. Fast all nine days and especially on the ‘Day of Arafah’
The Prophet said: “Anyone who fasts for one day for Allah’s pleasure, Allah will keep his face away from the (Hell) fire for (a distance covered by a journey of) seventy years.” (Bukhari, Muslim)

The Prophet used to fast on the ninth day of Dhul-Hijja and he said: “Fasting the Day of ‘Arafah (ninth Dhul-Hijja) is an expiation for (all the sins of) the previous year and expiation for (all the sins of) the coming year.” (Muslim)

3. Perform Dhikr and Takbeer
The Prophet said: “There are no days on which good deeds are greater or more beloved to Allah than on these ten days, so recite much Tahleel (saying Laa ilaaha ill-Allah), Takbeer (saying Allahu Akbar) and Tahmeed (saying Alhamdu Lillaah).” (Ahmad -Saheeh)

Ibn ‘Umar and Abu Hurayrah used to go out in the marketplace during the first ten days of Dhul-Hijja, reciting Takbeer, and the people would recite Takbeer when they heard them. (Bukhari)

Takbeer at this time is a Sunnah that has mostly been forgotten, especially during the first few days. So say it in the masjid, in your home, on the street and every place where it is permitted to remember Allah. Revive the Sunnah that have been virtually forgotten and earn great rewards for doing so.

The Prophet said: “Whoever revives an aspect of my Sunnah that is forgotten after my death, he will have a reward equivalent to that of the people who follow him, without it detracting in the least from their reward.” (Tirmidhi- Hasan)

4. Stand the Night in Prayer
Seeking Allah’s forgiveness and humbling ourselves in front of Him in supplication and prayers during the latter part of the night is an act of worship that is very beloved to Allah .

Allah Almighty calls out to His servants in the latter part of the night: “Is there anyone to invoke Me, so that I may respond to his invocation? Is there anyone to ask Me, so that I may grant him his request? Is there anyone seeking My forgiveness, so that I may forgive him?” (Bukhaari, Muslim)

We should seize this opportunity and beg Him for His Divine Generosity and Mercy. We should ask Him as our Prophet taught us “Our Lord, bless us with the best of this world and the best of hereafter and save us from the fire of Hell.”

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5. Make Sincere Repentance
Allah loves those who repent to Him in complete submission. The act of sincere repentance to Allah with intention to never return to His disobedience and sin is very dear to Him . Return to Allah by giving up all the deeds, open and secret, that He dislikes. Be regretful of your sins and disobedience and resolve to never return to sin and to firmly adhere to the path which Allah loves.

Allah says, “But as for him who repented, believed and did righteous deeds, then he will be among those who are successful.” [Al-Qasas 28:67]

6. Return to Book of Allah (The Quran)
It is time to dust off your copy of the Quran. Establish a beautiful new relationship with the book of Allah starting in these ten days of Dhul-Hijja. Recite its verses and you will reap its blessings. Understand its message. Implement the commandments of this book in your life. This relationship with the Quran will open for you the doors of wisdom and happiness in your life. This will ultimately lead to guidance and success in this life and the Hereafter.

7. Increase in doing All good deeds
If you are not able to perform Hajj this year, occupy yourself during these blessed days by any and every possible good deed. Every act that is done with sincerity for the pleasure of Allah will bring you closer to Him.

“So whosoever does good equal to the weight of an atom, shall see it; and whosoever does evil equal to the weight of an atom, shall see it.“[Al-Zalzalah 99:7-8]

8. Slaughter an animal and distribute the meat (Sacrifice)
Ibn Umar said: “The Prophet lived in Madeenah for ten years and every year he slaughtered an animal.” (Ahmad-Saheeh by al-Albaani)

It may be noted that the teaching of the Prophet (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) was that a sheep is sufficient on behalf of a man and the members of his household, even if they are many in number. 

‘Ata’ ibn Yassaar said: I asked Abu Ayyoob: How was the sacrifice done at the time of the Messenger of Allaah (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him)? He said: A man would offer a sheep on behalf of himself and the members of his family, and they would eat some and feed others with some.” Classed as saheeh by al-Albaani in Saheeh al-Tirmidhi.

9. Attend Eid prayers
Attending Eid prayers is from the Sunnah of our beloved Prophet . We should be keen on practicing this Sunnah and performing it according to the teachings of our Prophet . Eid is a time of joy and happiness and we should be inclusive of all of our brothers and sisters who may not be as fortunate to have enough to enjoy this blessed occasion.

10. Thank Allah
One of the biggest forms of worshiping Allah is to thank Him, deeply, sincerely and continuously. After all, it is He who blessed you with all that you have. In fact, you wouldn’t even be here if it wasn’t for the Mercy of your Creator. So thank Him for ALL that He gave you: the blessing of Islam, the blessing of life and every blessing you possess. Thank Him for the opportunity to experience these ten days. Ask Him for His mercy, forgiveness and guidance.

Alhamdulillah, there is much to be gained in these coming days. So make the most of this perfect opportunity offered by these invaluable and irreplaceable ten days. Hasten to do good deeds and appreciate this blessing and make the most of it.

“And worship your Lord until there comes unto you the certainty (death).” [Al-Hijr 15:99]

 Note: The Sunnah indicates that the one who wants to offer a sacrifice must stop cutting his hair and nails and removing anything from his skin, from the beginning of the ten days until after he has offered his sacrifice, because the Prophet (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) said: "When you see the new moon of Dhu’l-Hijjah, if any one of you wants to offer a sacrifice, then he should stop cutting his hair and nails until he has offered his sacrifice." According to another report he said: "He should not remove (literally, touch) anything from his hair or skin."(reported by Muslim with four isnaads, 13/146)

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13 Super Foods Recommended by Prophet Muhammad (PBUH)

Are you thinking about changing your diet to something healthier? Too much weight? How about trying some of the foods Prophet Muhammed (PBUH) loved best? Not only are these foods healthy, you would also be following Sunnah. Let’s take a look.

1. Dates

Dates are free from cholesterol and contain very low fat. They are rich in vitamins and minerals and are a good source of dietary fibre, tannins, vitamin-A, iron, Potassium, calcium, manganese, copper and pyridoxine (vitamin B-6)

2. Meat

Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) called Meat the king of foods. It is rich in protein, iron, zinc, selenium. Meat is good for bones, teeth, strengthening the immune system, body tissues and many more. The prophet (pbuh) was particularly fond of lamb, and it is now known that mutton it is much healthier compared to beef.

3. Figs

Figs are low in calories and good for bones. They are also known as one of the fruits of Jannah and offer various health benefits, nutrients and anti-oxidants.

4. Grapes

The Prophet (PBUH) was very fond of grapes. They are useful in purifying the blood, provide vigour and health, strengthen the kidneys and clear the bowels due to their high fiber content.

5. Milk

It strengthens the back, renews vision and improves memory apart from providing calcium for teeth and bones.

6. Honey

Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) said. “Honey is the cure of every stomach disease”. He use to drink honey + water in the morning. In fact honey is considered the best remedy for diarrhea when mixed in hot water. It is the food of foods, drink of drinks and drug of drugs. It is used for improving appetite, strengthening the stomach, eliminating phlegm; as a meat preservative, hair conditioner, eye soother and mouthwash.

7. Olive & Olive Oil

This food is mentioned in Quran. Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) said: “Eat the olive oil and apply it (locally), since there is cure for seventy diseases in it, one of them is Leprosy”. Olives are said to be the food of Prophets. Olive oil is excellent treatment for skin and hair, delays old age, and treats inflammation of the stomach, not to mention its low calorie cooking benefits.

8. Water

The Prophet (PBUH) said: “fever is (like) vapour of hell. So cool it with cold water”. And “the best drink in this world is water, when you are thirsty drink it by sips and not gulps”.

9. Melon

The Prophet (PBUH) said: “None of your women who are pregnant and eat of water melon will fail to produce off spring that is good in countenance”. Melons also have very high water content and are great for hot summers.

10. Squash or Pumpkin

It was Prophet Muhammad (PBUH)’s favourite vegetable. It is good for the Lungs and protects against birth defects. It is also good in asthma, colon cancer, pain, blood pressure and heart disease to name a few.

11. Vinegar

Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) called Vinegar the best curry. It is healthy and makes for great salad dressings. As a matter of fact, vinegar also helps fatigued muscles recover after strenuous physical activity.

12. Barley

Barley is recommended for curing fever and should be taken like a soup for the best results.

13. Black Caraway

Last, but definitely not the least, is Black Caraway, which according to the prophet (pbuh), is a cure for all diseases except death. Black Caraway includes natural antibiotics along with essential nutrients and vitamins likes Vitamin A, phosphates and iron apart from other compounds.

These super foods are no doubt good for your health and should be part of your grocery list next. If you try any of these on a regular basis, do comment below and share your experience with us. Meanwhile, you should share this post with your friends and family to spread the knowledge. Stay healthy, stay on Sunnah!

8 Facts and Benefits of Zam-Zam Water

Have you ever heard the origin of the Zam-Zam water?

Here is the story.

Hijar and baby Ibrahim spent months in the desert with barely any food to feed on and eventually, they ran out of food. Hijar’s milk dried up and her baby Ibrahim got hungry and began to cry. With her motherly heart, she climbed up the hill to look to see if anyone was passing by but didn’t see any. She went down the hill and to another to shout for help. On her 7thcall, she heard a sound looked down her baby and saw a pull of water. She later on transformed this pool into a well and up to today, people still drink from it.

Below are 8 facts and benefits of Zam-Zam

Positive energy

Zam-Zam helps to heal cell systems within the human body. It’s a rare type of water and extraordinarily fills the body with energy. Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) referred to Zam-Zam as the best water on the face of the earth.

Water fasting

Water fasting might seem surprising but it does actually occur. Imagine an entire 48 hour drinking only Zam-Zam? Zam-Zam is known to have nutrients that will increase haemoglobin level and blood platelets. It serves as a way to detoxify the entire body.

Miracle of its origin

Mecca is known to have been built on a mass of igneous rock. These rocks have no pores hence water is not able to come out from them. But however, Zam-Zam did! This shows how great and holy Mecca is.

Name

In previous years, Zam-Zam was known to have more than 60 names. The more notorious ones are;
Murwiya, Shabaa’a and Maymouna.

Purity

Zam-Zam contains 366mg/1 of bicarbonates and it is extremely high in minerals. It is also known to be one of the purest water sources on earth.

Manifests for what it is drunk for

Upon drinking Zam-Zam with a sincere intention, Allah brings those intention to light. The Prophet (SAW) used to drink Zam-Zam to clear his chest before visiting the heavens and also used it to perform wudhu.

Uncontaminated

Zam-Zam has been following for over 4000 years. With all the test carried throughout its life, it has never shown any contamination.

Healing Nature

It has been scientifically proven that Zam-Zam has healing powers. The water itself contains calcium, natural fluoride, and magnesium salt. Each of these nutrients play a major role in the human body. Zam-Zam also kept Abu Dhar living for 40 days without food.