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1. Enter the Musjid with the right foot.
عن عائشة رضى الله عنها قالت كان النبى صلى الله عليه وسلم ليعجبه التيمن فى تنعله وترجله وطهوره وفى شأنه كله (صحيح البخاري 1/29)
Hazrat ‘Aa’ishah (radhiyallahu ‘anha) reports that Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) would like commencing from the right side when wearing his shoes, combing his hair, performing wudhu and when carrying out all other works.
عن أنس بن مالك رضى الله عنه أنه كان يقول من السنة إذا دخلت المسجد أن تبدأ برجلك اليمنى وإذا خرجت أن تبدأ برجلك اليسرى هذا حديث صحيح على شرط مسلم فقد احتج بشداد بن سعيد أبي طلحة الراسبي ولم يخرجاه (المستدرك للحاكم رقم 791)
It is reported from Hazrat Anas (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) that he said, “It is from the sunnah (established from the words of Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam)) that when you enter the Musjid, you should enter with your right foot; and when you exit from the Musjid, you should exit with your left foot.”
1. Do not face the qiblah.
2. Do not waste water. (Too much of water should not be used, nor should so little be used, that one is unable to wash thoroughly.)
3. Bath in such a place where no one can see you.
4. Do not talk while bathing.
The fardh acts of ghusl are only three:
1. To gargle the mouth in such a way that water reaches everywhere.
2. To wash the nose up to the soft bone.
3. To pour water over the entire body, ensuring that no part of the body is left dry.
16. Ensure that there is total segregation between non mahram men and women within the home.
17. Be polite and respectful when speaking, especially to one’s household members.
18. Always remove any foul smell or odor from the mouth or body before entering the home.
19. Discuss deeni matters that were heard in a lecture, etc.
20. If one is idle indoors, then engage in some outdoor activity like gardening, etc.
10. When leaving the home, leave with the left foot.
11. Recite the masnoon du‘aa when leaving the home:
بِسْمِ اللهِ تَوَكَّلْتُ عَلىَ اللهِ لاَ حَولَ وَلاَ قُوَّةَ إِلاَّ بِاللهِ
In the name of Allah Ta‘ala. I place my reliance upon Allah Ta‘ala. There is no power (to do good) nor any ability (to refrain from evil) except with Allah Ta’ala.
5. Keep the home neat and tidy. Do not leave things scattered about.
6. Replace commonly used items to their respective places.
7. When using something that is shared by several people then do not unnecessarily delay in using it, as your prolonging will inconvenience them e.g. the toilet, bathroom, etc.
8. Set aside a time daily for ta’leem, zikr, tilaawat of the Qur’aan etc.
9. If there are pictures of animate objects in the home, you should get rid of them. If the picture is on an object that is being used e.g. on a can, bottle, etc, then you should scratch out the picture.
1. Upon entering the home, make your presence known. There can be one of several situations:
a) Your own private room. For this no permission is required to enter.
b) Another room in the house.
c) A common room where everyone sits e.g. the lounge. For these two, permission is required.
Replying to the Iqaamah:
One will reply to the iqaamah in the same way as one would reply to the azaan. However, when replying to Qad Qaamatis-Salaah, one will say:
أَقَامَهَا الله وَأَدَامَهَا
May Allah Ta‘ala establish (salaah) and preserve it.
عن أبي أمامة أو بعض أصحاب رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم إن بلالا أخذ في الإقامة فلما أن قال قد قامت الصلاة قال رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم أقامها الله وأدامها (سنن أابي داود #528)
Hazrat Abu Umaamah (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) reports that on one occasion, Hazrat Bilaal (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) was calling out the iqaamah. When he reached the words ‘Qad Qaamatis-Salaah’, Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) replied by saying ‘Aqaamahallaahu wa Adaamahaa’.
Sunnats and Aadaab of Iqaamah:
1. Call out the iqaamah with hadr (i.e. reciting it in a swift manner)
عن جابر رضي الله عنه أن رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم قال لبلال إذا أذنت فترسل وإذا أقمت فاحدر (سنن الترمذي رق#195)
Hazrat Jaabir (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) reports that Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) addressed Hazrat Bilaal (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) saying, “When you call out the azaan, then call it out with tarassul (gradually with pausing after each sentence), and when you call out the iqaamah, then call it out quickly.”
2. Each part of the words of the iqaamah will be recited in sets of two. One will join each set of the words of iqaamah and will not pause in between each set (i.e. after completing the set, one will pause).
Words of Iqaamah:
The words of the iqaamah are the same as the words of azaan. However, after حَيَّ عَلَى الْفَلاَح (Hayya `alal-Falaah) one will say:
قَدْ قَامَتِ الصَّلاَة قَدْ قَامَتِ الصَّلاَة
The salaah has been established
عن عبد الله بن زيد قال كان أذان رسول الله صلى الله عليه و سلم شفعا شفعا في الأذان والإقامة (سنن الترمذي #194)
Hazrat Abdullah bin Zaid (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) reports that the azaan and iqaamah of Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) were in sets of two.
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Du‘aa at the time of the Maghrib azaan:
One should recite the following Du‘aa after the azaan of Maghrib.[1]
اللّهُمَّ إِنَّ هَذَا إِقْبَالُ لَيْلِكَ وَإِدْبَارُ نَهَارِكَ وَأَصْوَاتُ دُعَاتِكَ فَاغْفِرْ لِي
O Allah! The night is entering and the day is leaving, and these are the voices of Your servants calling out to You in du‘aa, forgive me.
عن أم سلمة رضي الله عنها قالت علمني رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم أن أقول عند أذان المغرب اللهم إن هذا إقبال ليلك وإدبار نهارك وأصوات دعاتك فاغفر لي (سنن أبي داود #530)
Hazrat Ummu Salamah (radhiyallahu ‘anha) reports that Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) taught me to recite the following du‘aa at the time of the Maghrib azaan:
اللّهُمَّ إِنَّ هَذَا إِقْبَالُ لَيْلِكَ وَإِدْبَارُ نَهَارِكَ وَأَصْوَاتُ دُعَاتِكَ فَاغْفِرْ لِي
[1]الظاهر أن يقال هذا بعد جواب الأذان أو فى أثنائه (مرقاة)
Du‘aa after the azaan:
One should also recite the following Du‘aa:
أَشْهَدُ أَنْ لاَّ إِلَهَ إِلاَّ اللهُ وَحْدَهُ لاَ شَرِيكَ لَهُ وَأَنَّ مُحَمَّدًا عَبْدُهُ وَرَسُولُهُ رَضِيتُ باللهِ رَبًّا وَبِمُحَمَّدٍ رَسُولاً وَبِالْإِسْلَامِ دِينًا
I bear testimony that there is no god except Allah who is alone and there is no partner for Him. And Muhammed (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) is His servant and messenger. I am pleased with Allah as my lord, Muhammed (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) as a messenger and Islam as my religion.
Du‘aa after the azaan:
After the azaan, one should recite durood upon Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) and recite the following du‘aa:
اللَّهُمَّ رَبَّ هَذِهِ الدَّعْوَةِ التَّامَّةِ وَالصَّلَاةِ الْقَائِمَةِ آتِ مُحَمَّدًا الْوَسِيْلَةَ وَالْفَضِيلَةَ وَابْعَثْهُ مَقَامًا مَحْمُودًا الَّذِي وَعَدْتَّهُ إنَّكَ لاَتُخْلِفُ الْمِيْعَاد
O Allah, Lord of this perfect call and of the established salaah, bestow upon Hazrat Muhammed (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) the ‘waseelah’ (stage in Jannah) and ‘Fadheelah’ (special grace), and grant him the “Maqaam Mahmood” (the honor of interceding to Allah Ta‘ala to commence the reckoning for the entire creation on the day of Qiyaamah) which you promised him, indeed you do not go against your promise.
Replying to the azaan:
The azaan is among the salient symbols of Islam. When azaan holds such great importance in Deen, then we should show respect and appreciation to Allah Ta‘ala by replying to the azaan and not being engaged in any worldly talk at that time. The Fuqahaa have written that it is makrooh to engage in worldly talk at the time of azaan.
1. When one hears the azaan, one should reply to the azaan by repeating the words that the muazzin has called out.
For example, when one hears the muazzin saying, “الله أكبر الله أكبر (Allaahu Akbar Allaahu Akbar)”, he should reply by also saying, “الله أكبر الله أكبر (Allaahu Akbar Allaahu Akbar)”.