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1. Before drinking, take the name of Allah Ta‘ala by reciting: [1]
بِسْمِ اللهِ
In the name of Allah.
2. Drink with the right hand. [2]
Hazrat Ibnu Umar (radhiyallahu ‘anhuma) reports that Hazrat Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) said, “When any one of you eats then he should eat with his right hand, and when he drinks then he should drink with his right hand, for indeed Shaitaan eats with his left hand and drinks with his left hand.” [3]
There are many sunnats and aadaab (etiquettes) in regard to drinking. Some sunnats and aadaab pertain to the various duas which have been prescribed to be recited before, during and after drinking. Other sunnats and aadaab relate to the manner in which a person should drink.
Apart from this, there are sunnats and aadaab that teach a person the amount of liquid that he should drink at one time in order for him to avoid damaging his health. Hence, drinking in the correct manner is essential, as this will enable one to maintain good health which will assist him in the worship of Allah Ta‘ala.
Dua One
اَلْحَمْدُ لِلّٰهِ الَّذِيْ أَطْعَمَنَا وَسَقَانَا وَجَعَلَنَا مُسْلِمِيْنَ
All praise is due to Allah Ta‘ala who gave us food and drink and made us Muslims. [1]
1. Do not criticize or find fault with the food. [1]
Hazrat Abu Hurairah (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) reports that Hazrat Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) never found fault with the food. If he desired eating it, he ate it, and if he was not inclined towards eating it, he left it (without finding fault with it). [2]
1. After eating, thoroughly clean the plate or any other utensil which you are eating from (bowl, etc.). It is reported in the Hadith that the utensil makes dua of forgiveness for the one who cleans it after eating. [1]
2. After eating, lick your fingers. First lick the middle finger, then the index finger, and finally the thumb. [2]
Hazrat Abu Hurairah (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) reports that Hazrat Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) said, “When any of you eats any food, then he should lick his fingers, as he does not know which morsel of food contains the special blessings of Allah Ta‘ala.” [3]
1. If one forgets to recite the dua before eating, then one should recite the following dua when one remembers: [1]
بِسْمِ اللهِ أَوَّلَهُ وَآخِرَهُ
(I commence) in the name of Allah Ta‘ala from the beginning till the end. [2]
1. Always consume halaal and wholesome food. Refrain from consuming doubtful or haraam food. [1]
2. Eat with the intention of gaining strength to fulfil the commands of Allah Ta‘ala and engage in His worship. [2]
3. One should sit on the floor and eat. [3]
The Deen of Islam is a universal Deen. It is for all times, all places and all people. It is so complete, perfect and comprehensive that it has shown man the path of fulfilling the rights of Allah Ta‘ala and the rights of the servants.
Prior to a person entering the world until he passes away, Islam has prescribed laws and injunctions through which goodness will be acquired.
9. If possible, walk to the musjid for Jumu’ah Salaah. For every step taken, you will receive the reward of one year’s fasting and Tahajjud.
Hazrat Aws bin Aws Thaqafi (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) says, “I heard Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) mention, ‘The one who performs ghusl on the day of Jumu’ah and proceeds early to the musjid by walking, and he does not go via a conveyance, and he sits near the imaam and attentively listens to the khutbah, and does not engage in any vain activity, for him will be the reward of one year’s fasting and standing in Tahajjud for every step he takes while walking to the musjid.’” [1]
1. Recite Surah Dukhaan on Thursday night.
Hazrat Abu Hurairah (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) reports that Hazrat Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) said, “The one who recites Surah Haa-meem Ad-Dukhaan on the night of Jumu’ah (i.e. Thursday night), his sins will be forgiven.” [1]
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Forgiveness of Sins Through Performing Jumu’ah
Hazrat Abu Hurairah (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) reports that Hazrat Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) said, “The sins committed between two Jumu’ahs, provided they are not major sins, will be forgiven by Allah Ta‘ala (upon the performance of both Jumu’ahs).” [1]
The day of Jumu’ah holds great importance and significance in Islam. It is among the great favours of Allah Ta‘ala upon this Ummah and it is a salient feature of Islam. [1]
Hazrat Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) said:
“The day of Jumu’ah is sayyidul ayyaam (i.e. the leader of all days), and the greatest day (from the days of the week) in the sight of Allah Ta‘ala. It is more virtuous than the day of Eidul Adha and the day of Eidul Fitr in the sight of Allah Ta‘ala.
21. While you are relieving yourself, you should not make salaam to any person or reply to the salaam of any person. Similarly, if a person is relieving himself, you should not make salaam to him. [1]
22. You should make salaam to your elders with humility in a low voice.
11. If a group of people meet a person, and one member of the group makes salaam to him, then his salaam will suffice on behalf of the entire group. Similarly, if a person meets a group of people and greets them with salaam, the reply of one person from the group will suffice on behalf of the entire group. [1]
Hazrat Ali (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) reports that Hazrat Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) said, “When a group of people pass by a person, then it will suffice all of them if one among them makes salaam (to the person they meet), and when a group of people are seated, then it suffices all of them if one among them replies to the salaam (of the person who greets them with salaam).” [2]