Main Topic
Implementing everyday Sunnah practices of Rasulullah ‑ sallallahu alayhi wasallam ‑ into daily living to strengthen one's relationship with Allah Ta'ala.
Key Lessons
- Value of the Sunnah: Prioritizing the Sunnah brings eternal reward (thawab) that remains long after worldly riches perish.
- Importance of Miswak: While toothbrushes serve basic oral hygiene, they do not replace the distinct Sunnah and reward of using the miswak regularly during wudhu and throughout the day.
- Everyday Duas and Home Etiquettes: Reciting daily masnoon duas and adopting practical habits, such as covering open food containers and turning unwashed dishes upside down before sleep.
- Acceptance of Pre-destiny (Qadr): Reciting Inna lillahi wa inna ilayhi rajoon upon any loss or hardship, and keeping one's expectations grounded when facing life's trials and uncertainties.
- Resorting to Worship First: Turning to two rak'at of Salah and dua immediately when experiencing illness or need, prior to turning to creation or doctors.
- Proper Greetings and Communication: Initiating conversations with the complete Islamic greeting (Assalamu alaikum wa rahmatullahi wa barakatuh) and maintaining respectful language in written and spoken communication.
Quranic/Hadith References
- Recitation of Inna lillahi wa inna ilayhi rajoon when experiencing any loss or difficulty.
- Practices of Rasulullah ‑ sallallahu alayhi wasallam ‑ regarding miswak, turning away from the Qibla when using the toilet, and turning to Salah during trials.
Practical Advice
- Trim or replace miswak bristles regularly to ensure proper hygiene.
- During monthly cycles when missing Salah, maintain spiritual discipline by sitting on the musalla at prayer times to perform zikr, send durud, and read beneficial Islamic books.
- Avoid spending excessive time in idle chatting or frivolous social media exchanges.
- Teach young children proper toilet etiquettes, including avoiding facing or placing one's back to the Qibla.
Hazrat Moulana Dawood Seedat Saheb