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6. The best clothing for a Muslim is that which is worn by the pious and righteous. [1]
Hazrat Ibnu Umar (radhiyallahu ‘anhuma) reports that Hazrat Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) said, “The one who emulates a people will be counted from amongst them (in the court of Allah Ta‘ala).” [2]
1. A believer should not feel ashamed to expose his identity as a Muslim and adopt the sunnah attire in his life. Adopting the sunnah attire is a means of identifying with the way of Islam and a means of showing our true love for Hazrat Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) and his mubaarak lifestyle. [1]
2. Men should not wear clothing that resembles the clothing of women, nor should women wear clothing that resembles the clothing of men. The Hadith has cursed such men and women who imitate each other in clothing. [2]
It is reported from Hazrat Ibnu Abbaas (radhiyallahu ‘anhuma) that Hazrat Nabi (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) had cursed those men that imitate women (in their dressing and appearance), and those women that imitate men (in their dressing and appearance). It is reported that on one occasion, a woman passed by Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) carrying a bow around her neck (in the spirit to imitate the soldiers of Deen). Observing this scene, Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) said, “May Allah’s curse fall on those men that imitate women and those women that imitate men in their ways.” [3]
Every human being is born with several basic needs. Among the basic needs is the need for clothing.
Allah Ta‘ala declares: “O children of Aadam (‘alaihis salaam)! We have sent down to you clothing to cover your nudity as well as to be an adornment for you, and the garment of piety is the best.” [1]
By mentioning the aspect of covering the body before the aspect of adorning the body, the Quraan Majeed impresses upon us that the primary object of clothing (i.e. to cover one’s body) is more important than its secondary benefits (i.e. adornment).
Hence, if a woman’s clothing is transparent or tight-fitting, thereby revealing her body or the shape of her body, then such clothing will not be fit to be called ‘clothing’, and such a woman will enter under the purview of the curse of Hazrat Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) for women wearing such clothing.
Hazrat Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) said, “There will be women in my Ummah who although clothed, will still be naked (i.e they will wear tight fitting or transparent clothing, or clothing that does not conceal the entire body). They will attract men to themselves, and they themselves will be attracted to men. They will neither enter Jannah, nor will they perceive its fragrance, even though its fragrance is perceivable from a distance of five hundred years.” [2]
7. When you are traveling and night sets in, recite the following dua for protection:
يَا أَرْضُ رَبِّيْ وَرَبُّكِ اللهُ أَعُوْذُ بِاللهِ مِنْ شَرِّكِ وَشَرِّ مَا فِيْكِ وَشَرِّ مَا خَلَقَ فِيْكِ وَمِنْ شَرِّ مَا يَدِبُّ عَلَيْكِ وَأَعُوْذُ بِاللهِ مِنْ أَسَدٍ وَأَسْوَدْ وَمِنَ الْحَيَّةِ وَالْعَقْرَبِ وَمِنْ سَاكِنِ الْبَلَدِ وَمِنْ وَالِدٍ وَمَا وَلَدَ
O earth! My Rabb and your Rabb is Allah Ta‘ala! I seek protection in Allah Ta‘ala from your evil (the harm that is caused through the ground e.g. earthquakes, sinking into the ground, etc.), and the evil of that which is contained in you (e.g. harmful plants, etc.), and the evil of that which He created in you (e.g. harmful insects and other harmful creatures), and the evil of that which creeps upon you (i.e. harmful creatures which move on the earth), and I seek the protection of Allah Ta‘ala from a lion, and a black snake (a very dangerous type of snake), and from all snakes and scorpions, and from the residents of the earth (human and jinn), and from that which begets and that which is begotten (i.e. from humans and the shayaateen, or from every creature that is created through procreation).” [1]
5. On catching sight of your destination, recite the following dua:
اَللّٰهُمَّ رَبَّ السَّمَاوَاتِ السَّبْعِ وَمَا أَظْلَلْنَ وَرَبَّ الْأَرْضِيْنَ السَّبْعِ وَمَا أَقْلَلْنَ وَرَبَّ الشَّيَاطِيْنِ وَمَا أَضْلَلْنَ وَرَبَّ الرِّيَاحِ وَمَا ذَرَيْنَ إِنَّا نَسْأَلُكَ خَيْرَ هٰذِهِ الْقَرْيَةِ وَنَعُوْذُ بِكَ مِنْ شَرِّهَا وَشَرِّ أَهْلِهَا وَشَرِّ مَا فِيْهَا
O Allah! Rabb of the seven heavens and all which they cover, and Rabb of the seven earths and all which they carry, and Rabb of the shayaateen and all which they misguide, and Rabb of the winds and all which they spread, indeed we ask You for the good of this town, and we seek Your protection from the evil of its inhabitants and that which is within it. [1]
11. A woman can also slaughter her own animal, provided she does not appear before strange men.
12. Do not slaughter the animal in view of other animals.
13. When slaughtering, one should use a sharp knife and should slaughter swiftly. One should not cause difficulty to the animal by using a blunt knife or slaughtering the animal slowly.
Hazrat Abdullah bin Umar (radhiyallahu ‘anhuma) reports that Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) commanded that the knives be sharpened (before slaughtering the animal), and that the slaughtering be concealed from the other animals, and he said, “When you slaughter the animal, then slaughter swiftly (so that the least amount of pain is caused to the animal).” [1]
The obligation of qurbaani is a salient symbol of Islam. In the Quraan Majeed, special mention has been made in regard to the obligation of qurbaani.
Allah Ta‘ala says:
لَنۡ یَّنَالَ اللّٰہَ لُحُوۡمُہَا وَ لَا دِمَآؤُہَا وَ لٰکِنۡ یَّنَالُہُ التَّقۡوٰی مِنۡکُمۡ
It is neither the meat nor the blood (of the animal) that reaches Allah Ta‘ala, instead it is the piety of your heart (sincerity and devotion) that reaches Him. [1]
4. When you commence the journey, recite the following masnoon duas of safar:
Dua One
بِسْمِ اللهِ اَلْحَمْدُ لِلّٰه سُبْحَانَ الَّذِيْ سَخَّرَ لَنَا هٰذَا وَمَا كُنَّا لَهُ مُقْرِنِيْنَ وَإِنَّا إِلٰى رَبِّنَا لَمُنْقَلِبُوْنَ اَلْحَمْدُ لِلّٰه اَلْحَمْدُ لِلّٰه اَلْحَمْدُ لِلّٰه اَللهُ أَكْبَرُ اَللهُ أَكْبَرُ اَللهُ أَكْبَرُ لَا إِلٰهَ إِلَّا اللهُ سُبْحَانَكَ اللّٰهُمَّ إِنِّيْ ظَلَمْتُ نَفْسِيْ فَاغْفِرْ لِيْ فَإِنَّهُ لَا يَغْفِرُ الذُّنُوْبَ إِلَّا أَنْتَ
In the name of Allah Ta‘ala. All praise be to Allah Ta‘ala, Glory be to Allah Ta‘ala who has subjugated this animal (or placed this vehicle under our control) though we were unable to control it (without His help). Surely, to our Rabb are we to return. All praise be to Allah Ta‘ala. All praise be to Allah Ta‘ala. All praise be to Allah Ta‘ala. Allah Ta‘ala is the greatest. Allah Ta‘ala is the greatest. Allah Ta‘ala is the greatest. There is no deity worthy of worship besides Allah Ta‘ala. (O Allah Ta‘ala) You are most pure. O Allah, indeed I have oppressed myself so forgive me, for there is none who forgives sins except You. [1]
7. On the day of Arafah, one should engage in dua. This day is a mubaarak day, even more blessed than the other ten days of Zul Hijjah. It is reported that Hazrat Ali (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) mentioned that on this day, Allah Ta‘ala emancipates more people from the fire of Jahannum than on any other day. Hazrat Ali (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) would also make the following dua on the day of Arafah and encouraged some of his companions to make the same dua:
اَللّٰهُمَّ أَعْتِقْ رَقَبَتِيْ مِنَ النَّارِ وَأَوْسِعْ لِيْ مِنَ الرِّزْقِ الْحَلالِ وَاصْرِفْ عَنِّيْ فَسَقَةَ الْجِنِّ وَالْإِنْسِ
O Allah! Free my neck from the fire of Jahannum, bless me with abundant halaal sustenance, and repel from me the evil and transgressive jinn and people. [1]
Zul Hijjah is from the four sacred months of the Islamic calendar. The four sacred months are Zul Qa’dah, Zul Hijjah, Muharram and Rajab. [1] The rewards of good deeds carried out in these months are multiplied, and the sins committed in these months are also regarded as more serious. [2] Allah Ta‘ala says:
إِنَّ عِدَّةَ الشُّهُوْرِ عِنْدَ اللهِ اثْنَا عَشَرَ شَهْرًا فِيْ كِتَابِ اللهِ يَوْمَ خَلَقَ السَّمٰوٰتِ وَالْأَرْضَ مِنْهَا أَرْبَعَةٌ حُرُمٌ
The number of months in the sight of Allah Ta‘ala is twelve (in a year), so ordained by Him the day He created the heavens and the earth; from among them four are sacred. [3]
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1. When the traveller is departing, then he should bid farewell to his family through reciting the following dua:
أَسْتَوْدِعُكَ اللهَ الَّذِيْ لَا تَضِيْعَ وَدَائِعُهُ
I entrust you to Allah, the One whose trusts are never destroyed. [1]
2. The family of the traveller should recite the following dua when bidding him farewell:
أَسْتَوْدِعُ اللهَ دِيْنَكَ وَأَمَانَتَكَ وَخَوَاتِيْمَ عَمَلِكَ
I place your Deen, your trust (wife, children and subordinates) and your final actions (at the time of death) in the care and trust of Allah Ta‘ala. [2]
21. Keep necessary personal information on yourself, as well as any documents that you may require on your journey (e.g. passport, ID. etc.).
22. Find out the route before embarking on the journey. [1]
23. When using the toilet or bathroom in any place, then be considerate and leave the place in a clean state. Do not leave it in a dirty condition as this will inconvenience others. [2]
11. Do not inconvenience any of your companions in any way during the journey.
Hazrat Abdullah bin Amr (radhiyallahu ‘anhuma) reports that Hazrat Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) said, “A perfect Muslim is he who does not inconvenience any person through his tongue or his hand.” [1]
12. When travelling in a group, appoint one person as the ameer.
Hazrat Abu Sa’eed Khudri (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) reports that Hazrat Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) said, “When three people come out on a journey, then they should appoint one of them as the ameer of the journey.” [2]
1. Before embarking on a journey (i.e. travelling to a place which is 78 km or more), one should perform two rakaats of salaah. This salaah is known as Salaatus Safar.
Hazrat Mut’im bin Miqdaam (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) reports that Hazrat Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) said, “There is no action that a person can leave behind with his family before setting out on a journey which is more virtuous than the two rakaats (Salaatus Safar) which he performs by them.” [1]
It is reported that whenever Hazrat Ibnu Umar (radhiyallahu ‘anhuma) intended embarking on a journey, he would first proceed to the musjid and perform salaah. [2]