Sunnah: Trimming Hair/Nails

Natural state
Zaid bin Arqam (may Allah be pleased with him) narrates that the Messenger of Allah (may Allah bless him and grant him peace) said that, 'He who does not remove bodily hair from below the navel, and does not trim the nails, and does not trim his moustache, is not one of us.' i.e. it is against our practice.

To grow the moustache below the lips is forbidden and a sin. Those who grow their nails long following fashion should be aware that this is a very serious matter and should be stopped as it is not fit for a Muslim to grow the nails, we should be representable and an example to the rest.

Natural things
Abu Hurayrah (may Allah be pleased with him) reported that, 'Five are the acts of fitra (natural inclination): 1) circumcision, 2) removing the hair below the navel, 3) trimming the moustache, 4) cutting the nails, and 5) plucking the hair under the arms.'

Before Jumu'ah
Abu Hurayrah (may Allah be pleased with him) has related that, 'The Messenger of Allah (may Allah bless him and grant him peace) before going to Friday prayer would clip his nails and moustache.'

Every fifteenth day
The Messenger of Allah (may Allah bless him and grant him peace) would get his nails pared every fifteen days.

Do not exceed forty days
Anas (may Allah be pleased with him) relates that the Messenger of Allah (may Allah bless him and grant him peace) said that, 'Do not let forty days elapse without trimming the moustache and paring the nails.'

Anas (may Allah be pleased with him) states that, 'To trim the moustache and nails and remove the hair under the arms and the hair below the navel we have been given a time to take them off, do not leave them for more than forty days (meaning trim them within forty days).'

When to cut nails
The Messenger of Allah (may Allah bless him and grant him peace) has said that, 'He who cuts his nails on Friday, will be in Allah's (The Exalted) protection for the following week. He who cuts his nails on a Saturday will be spared from illness, and he who cuts his nails on Sunday will have poverty taken away from him. If someone is mentally unstable then by cutting his nails on Monday, this illness will be cured. He who cuts his nails on a Tuesday will also be protected from illness. It is better not to cut nails on Wednesday as there are hadith for and against, as Imam Tahawi said, paring nails on Wednesdays can cause leprosy. To cut nails on Thursday will cure illness such as leprosy. '

Once a scholar trimmed his nails on a Wednesday as this hadith was weak (Dhaif) and not authentic (Sahih). As he did not practise even a weak hadith as a consequence he became leprosy. That night when he went to sleep he saw the Messenger of Allah (may Allah bless him and grant him peace) in his dream who said that, 'Did you not hear that I warned you against trimming your nails on Wednesday'' The scholar said, 'The hadith is weak.' The Messenger of Allah (may Allah bless him and grant him peace) said, 'Was it not sufficient that a hadith had reached you from me.' The Messenger of Allah (may Allah bless him and grant him peace) then wiped his blessed hands over the scholar curing him from his illness. The scholar repented and said that, 'I will never go against a hadith.' Subhanallah!

Method of cutting nails
'Ali (may Allah be pleased with him) narrates the way of cutting the nails: FOR THE RIGHT HAND: start of with the index finger, forefinger, ring finger and little finger, then moving onto the LEFT HAND: little finger, ring finger, forefinger, index finger, thumb and lastly the thumb of the right hand. Then to wash the hands after cutting the nails.

Diagrams of hand & feet
EASY METHOD: - Follow the numbering on this picture.

For toe nails - Start with the right foot small toe and proceed until the big toe, then start with the left foot big toe and & conclude with the small toe (Semi-circle).
There is no specified way recorded for trimming the nails but it is better to use the same method that Khilal (wiping in between the toes in ablution) is done.

Request
It is requested that you also follow this blessed Sunnah and cut your nails in this manner. The biggest benefit one can gain is that if you teach others the Sunnah and they act upon it then you will gain the reward for this until it is practised and passed on, Insha-Allah!

What to do with them'
After cutting the nails and hair of the body, one should collect them all and bury them, since we all are made from soil and thus the hair and nails should be put back to the earth.

The consequence of keeping long nails
1. There will be no blessing in your wealth.
2. You will become poor.
3. Illness will plague you.
4. Allah (The Exalted) and the Messenger of Allah (may Allah bless him and grant him peace) will be displeased with you.
5. The devil sits on long nails.

Manners of cutting the fingernails & hair

1. To remove the hair directly below the navel, under the arms and to trim the nails once a week is Mustahab (preferable), it is permissible after fifteen days and to leave it for after forty days is disliked (Makrooh). It is preferable on Thursday or Friday as it is stated that the Messenger of Allah (may Allah bless him and grant him peace) would do this before Jumu'ah Salaah.
2. To wash the fingers after trimming the nails is desirable.
3. Do not bite your nails as it is disliked and a predisposition to infectious diseases.
4. To get rid of the hair under the navel is Sunnah and the best day is Friday.
5. It is permissible to use hair removal cream.
6. It is Sunnah to pluck and there is no problem in shaving the hair under the arms.
7. Do not remove the hair from inside the nose as it could affect an illness of sense. 'Abd-Allah bin Basheer (may Allah's Mercy be upon him) said that, 'Tweezing of the nasal hair can lead to a disease called Aakilah (cancer or gangrene).'
8. If the eyebrows become long, then to trim them is permissible.
9. To take of hair in any part of the body when in the state of impurity (when bathing is obligatory) is disliked (Makrooh).
10. The hair and nails should be buried and to flush them is disliked (Makrooh) as there is a chance of illness spreading.
11. Women should put the hair that has been removed from the head, naval and under the arm in a place that no non-permissible man can see (Ghair Mehram). As this is part of the Aurah and should be covered even after removing from the body.
12. Four things should be buried, blood, hair, nails and the cloth that has been used for the menstrual period (Haiz)

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Sunnah: Applying Surma

To apply Surma is a blessed Sunnah of the Messenger of Allah (may Allah bless him and grant him peace). When he would go to sleep at night he would apply Surma in his blessed eyes. We should also try to practice this Sunnah as we will gain the reward and benefit in following the Sunnah and the worldly benefits too.

Best type of Surma
'Abd-Allah Ibn 'Abbas (may Allah be pleased with him) narrates that, 'The Messenger of Allah (may Allah bless him and grant him peace) said that, ''among the best types of collyrium you use is ithmad, it clears the vision and makes the hair sprout.'

When to put Surma on
Ibn 'Abbas (may Allah be pleased with him) has related that, 'The Messenger of Allah (may Allah bless him and grant him peace) had a collyrium container out of which he applied collyrium every night, in each eye three times.'

It is the Sunnah of the Messenger of Allah (may Allah bless him and grant him peace) to apply Surma when going to sleep. It stays in the eyes for longer and makes it more effective.

Benefit of Surma
Ibn 'Abbas (may Allah be pleased with him) has related that the Messenger of Allah (may Allah bless him and grant him peace) said that, 'Apply antimony regularly, as it clears the sight, makes the eye lashes grow and is the best of things beautifying the eyes.'

How to put Surma on
Imran Ibn Abi Anas (may Allah be pleased with him) has related that, 'The Messenger of Allah (may Allah bless him and grant him peace) would apply antimony thrice in the right eye and twice in the left.'

The application of Surma is Sunnah for both men and women and be done at night, three times in each eye.

Imam Shafi (may Allah's mercy be upon him) states that four things that strengthen the eyesight, to sit towards the Qibla, to use Surma before sleeping, to look towards something with green colour, and to keep the clothes clean.

Manners of applying the Surma

Supplication for applying Surma
'Allahumma Mat-Ti'Ni Bissam-e Wal Basar'.

'O Allah (The Exalted) give me benefit in listening and seeing'

Thereafter apply some Surma in the right eye once then the left and so on three times.

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Sunnah: Sunnats of Cleanliness

The Messenger of Allah (may Allah bless him and grant him peace) would always keep his body and clothing clean, he would bathe on a regular basis and instruct the companions to stay clean too. The Messenger of Allah (may Allah bless him and grant him peace) would clean his blessed nose with his blessed left hand and wash it with water and with the left hand he would carry his blessed slippers/shoes too. If anything unclean was on the clothing, it was also washed with the left hand and the rest of the activities were done with the right hand. When giving something or taking something he would use his right hand.

The Muslim, whom Islam wants to stand out amongst people, is very clean. He has high standards of personal hygiene, bathes frequently in accordance with the Sunnah and wearing 'Itr-fragrance (for men only).

The true Muslim keeps his clothes and socks clean, checking them from time to time, to be sure that they have no unpleasant smell. One also wears perfume to help keep clean. Also taking care of the mouth, for no one should ever have to smell an unpleasant odour coming from it. One does this by cleaning the teeth every day with preferably a Miswak or toothbrush and toothpaste.

Regrettably, some Muslims neglect these teachings that are at the heart of Islam, and do not pay heed to the cleanliness of their mouths, bodies and clothes. So you may see them going to the mosque or to other religious meetings and study circles, annoying their brothers with their unpleasant smell and offending the angles who surround these blessed gatherings.

Dirty Clothing
Jabir (may Allah be pleased with him) states that, 'The Messenger of Allah (may Allah bless him and grant him peace) came to visit us, and saw a man who was wearing dirty clothes. He said, 'Could this person not find anything with which to wash his clothes'''

The Messenger of Allah (may Allah bless him and grant him peace) did not like a Muslim to appear before people wearing dirty clothes, if he had the means to clean them. He encouraged Muslims always to dress in clean clothes and to present a neat and attractive appearance.

Prophet's (may Allah bless him and grant him peace) scent
Jabir (may Allah be pleased with him) reported the Messenger of Allah (may Allah bless him and grant him peace) never passed through a place but a person who followed him would know that he had been there, from his lingering scent.

Cleanliness is Half of Iman
The Messenger of Allah (may Allah bless him and grant him peace) said that, 'Purification is half of faith.'

'Aisha (may Allah be pleased with him) narrates the Messenger of Allah (may Allah bless him and grant him peace) saying that, 'The religion is based on cleanliness.'

Duty of a Muslim
Abu Hurayrah (may Allah be pleased with him) narrates from the Messenger of Allah (may Allah bless him and grant him peace) said that, 'It is the duty of every Muslim to take a bath (at least) once every seven days, and to wash his head and body.'
How urgent is the Muslims' need to follow the guidance of this great Messenger (may Allah bless him and grant him peace) in his command to take care of one's hair and keep it neat in accordance with the teachings of Islam. Looking after one's hair, according to Islamic teaching, involves keeping it clean, combing it, perfuming it and styling it nicely.

Keeping The House Clean
The Messenger of Allah (may Allah bless him and grant him peace) is reported to have exhorted the Muslims to keep the courtyards of their houses clean, for those who ordinarily keep the courtyard of their houses unclean resemble the Jews.
We should always make sure that we make our beds, put clothing away and not leave them lying around. Also not making a mess in the house or your work area be it in your home or at work. We should be ambassadors of Islam at all times.

Abu Hurayrah (may Allah be pleased with him) has reported that 'Allah (The Exalted) has laid the foundation of Islam on cleanliness and neatness; and only he will enter Paradise who keeps himself clean and has the habit of remaining clean and neat.'
Those brothers who are asked to come and pray Salaah make the excuse that I am unclean, I have to have a bath and unfortunately use the same excuse day in day out to miss Salaah, understand the above hadith! By perspiring or if you feel unclean is not enough, evidence of impurity has to be there.

Birth of The Prophet (may Allah bless him and grant him peace)
The Messenger of Allah (may Allah bless him and grant him peace) was born circumcised and his umbilical cord was already cut. It is related that his mother Amina (may Allah be pleased with her) said that, 'He was born clean and there was no impurity on him.' Subhanallah!

Abu Saeed Khudri narrates that, 'Malik Ibn Sinan (may Allah be pleased with him) drank the blood of the Messenger of Allah (may Allah bless him and grant him peace) on the day of 'Uhud and licked it up. The Messenger of Allah (may Allah bless him and grant him peace) allowed him to do that and then said, 'The fire will not touch you.''
Of course the Messenger of Allah (may Allah bless him and grant him peace) is a human being, however, not like you and I but Allah (The Exalted) has made him unique.


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Sunnah: Oiling and Combing Hair

The Messenger of Allah (may Allah bless him and grant him peace) would take care of his personal appearance. He would apply oil to his hair and beard and comb it too.

Look after your hair
Abu Hurayrah (may Allah be pleased with him) states that, 'The Messenger of Allah (may Allah bless him and grant him peace) said that, 'Whosoever has hair, look after it.' Meaning to wash the hair, to oil and comb it.

'Ata bin Yasaar (may Allah be pleased with him) narrates that, 'The Messenger of Allah (may Allah bless him and grant him peace) came to the Mosque. A person came whose hair and beard was unkempt. The Messenger of Allah (may Allah bless him and grant him peace) pointed at him in a manner which made it clear that the Messenger of Allah (may Allah bless him and grant him peace) was advising him to comb his hair. The person combed his hair and came back. The Messenger of Allah (may Allah bless him and grant him peace) said, 'Is this not better than that person whose hair is unkempt, it is as if he is Shaytan.''

When to comb
'Abd-Allah bin Mughaffal (may Allah be pleased with him) states that the Messenger of Allah (may Allah bless him and grant him peace) forbade us from coming the hair everyday.
The scholars looking at all the hadith on combing have come to the conclusion that one should look after their hair and not leave it unkempt and not to comb it when there is not a necessity. Many when ever there is a mirror or they can see their reflection start to comb their hair when there is no need.

Grooming of the Prophet, may Allah bless him and grant him peace
The Messenger of Allah (may Allah bless him and grant him peace) used oil on his blessed hair and blessed beard, he also used water on his blessed beard, and then combed it. He combed his blessed hair on the head and sometimes parted them in the middle. He also combed his blessed beard with an ivory comb.

Anas (may Allah be pleased with him) states that, 'The Messenger of Allah (may Allah bless him and grant him peace) would apply plenty of oil in his blessed hair and beard and at times comb the beard and tie a cloth on his blessed head, the cloth would get covered in oil just like his blessed hair.'
The Messenger of Allah (may Allah less him and grant him peace) would apply a lot of oil and to save his blessed Amama, hat and other clothing from getting stained with oil, he would wear a cloth on his blessed head. How unique is it that his cloth would never get any dirt nor lice, Subhanallah!

Oil & water
Anas bin Malik (may Allah be pleased with him) has related, 'The Messenger of Allah (may Allah bless him and grant him peace) would apply oil to his head frequently and washed his beard with water.'

Non-Muslim & A Muslim's Devil
Abu Hurayrah (may Allah bless him and grant him peace) narrates that, 'Once a Muslim's devil and a non Muslim's devil met together. The non-Muslim's devil was very healthy, big and warmly wrapped up wearing nice clothes and had oil on his head whilst the Muslim's devil was in a very bad state as he was skinny and weak with no clothes.
The non-Muslim's devil asked 'Brother! Why are you in this state'' He replied: 'I am with such a person who, when he eats he remembers Allah (The Exalted) by reciting 'Bismillah'' that is why I have to stay hungry and do not get any share out of his food. When he drinks water, he recites 'Bismillah'' so I have to stay thirsty. When putting oil on his head he recites 'Bismillah'', my hair is in this situation, and when wearing his clothes he recites 'Bismillah'' too.'
The non Muslim's devil said: 'I am with such a person that whatever he does, he never recites 'Bismillah'', this is why I am healthy and I get to eat with him, drink with him and take part in all activities.'
We learn from this that if we want the blessing then every thing we do, always say Bismillah. Regardless of whether you start an assignment, some coursework, writing a letter, or even putting a key into the door. Make a habit of this Sunnah and there will be blessings in everything you do, Insha-Allah!, or else the Shaytan will takes part in what you do.

Comb of ivory
The Messenger of Allah (may Allah bless him and grant him peace) had a comb made from elephant's teeth, he also used water on his blessed beard and then combed it.

'Ali (may Allah be pleased with him) narrates that the Messenger of Allah (may Allah bless him and grant him peace) said, 'Keep on combing the hair, as poverty will be taken away. He who combs the hair in the morning will stay in peace till the evening.'

Save from calamities
Ubay bin Ka'ab (may Allah be pleased with him) narrates that, 'The Messenger of Allah (may Allah bless him and grant him peace) stated that, 'Whosoever combs their hair and beard at night will be saved from all calamities and will live longer.'' Subhanallah!

Look after your hair
Abu Qatadah (may Allah be pleased with him) narrates that I asked to the Messenger of Allah (may Allah bless him and grant him peace) that, 'I have hair should I continue to comb it'' The Messenger of Allah (may Allah bless him and grant him peace) said, 'Yes, and look after it.'
As the Messenger of Allah (may Allah bless him and grant him peace) told him this, he would at times oil his hair twice a day. Subhanallah!

Shaykh 'Abd Al-Haq Muhaddith-e-Dehelwi (may Allah's mercy be upon him) writes that, 'To comb the beard after ablution will rid one of poverty.'

In another place the Messenger of Allah (may Allah bless him and grant him peace) also said, 'He who combs the eyebrows will be saved from difficulties.'

'Abd Al-Rahman Safoori (may Allah be pleased with him) states that, 'Whosoever combs the hair on Sunday, Allah (The Exalted) will grant many benefits, one who combs the hair on Monday will have his requirements fulfilled. One who combs it on Tuesday is granted easiness. On Wednesday he will be given gifts by Allah (The Exalted), On Thursday he will be given blessings in his reward. On Friday he will be granted happiness and Saturday Allah (The Exalted) keeps his heart clean from evil.' Subhanallah!

Imam Ghazali (may Allah's mercy be upon him) writes in Ihya ul-Uloom that, 'The Messenger of Allah (may Allah bless him and grant him peace) would comb his blessed beard twice a day.'

The Messenger of Allah (may Allah bless him and grant him peace) would always start from the right side, even whilst combing his blessed hair.

Supplication for looking in the Mirror
When combing his hair he would look in the mirror and when he saw his blessed face, he prayed the following supplication:

'Allahumma Anta Hassanta Khalqi Fahassin Khuluqi'.

O Allah! You have beautified my nature, beautify my character too.

The supplication is of course to teach his followers to ask Almighty Allah to give us a good character, as the character of the Messenger of Allah (may Allah bless him and grant him peace) was unique and a shining example for his followers to follow.

Manners of oil
1. When applying oil always pray 'Bismillah'' otherwise seventy devils will assist in applying oil in your hair.
2. Whenever he wanted to grease his blessed hair, the Messenger of Allah (may Allah bless him and grant him peace) would take some oil in the palm of his left hand.
3. Apply a little on the right eyebrow then the left. Then apply some to the eyelashes first the right then left. Then pray 'Bismillah'' again and apply to the rest of the head from the front right then front left working your way back. In the same manner when applying oil to the beard, pray 'Bismillah'' again and then apply it.
4. When the Messenger of Allah (may Allah bless him and grant him peace) applied oil in his hair he started from the front right side then front left and when applying oil to his beard he would apply it from the hair closest to the neck and work his way up.
5. The Prophet (may Allah bless him and grant him peace) would keep seven items besides his bed, bottle of oil; a comb; bottle of Surma; pair of scissors; miswak; mirror; and a stick for itching.

O Allah (The Exalted)! Give us all the ability to look after our hair and to oil and comb it following the Sunnah of Your beloved Messenger (may Allah bless him and grant him peace), Ameen.


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Sunnah: Beard & Moustache

The beard is the Sunnah of all the Prophets (upon them all be peace) and also the Sunnah of the Messenger of Allah (may Allah bless him and grant him peace). The Messenger of Allah (may Allah bless him and grant him peace) has emphasised on the lengthening of the beard so much, to the extent it is necessary (wajib) to keep a beard. Many people think that the beard is only a Sunnah, however, whatever is Fardh, Wajib, Sunnah and Mustahab are all Sunnah too, but fall into different categories depending on the emphasis in the Qur'an and hadith. Hence, the beard falls into the category of Wajib due to its emphasis laid in the hadith and the practises of the companions.

The Prophet's beard (may Allah bless him and grant him peace)
Imam Ghazali (may Allah's mercy be upon him) writes that, 'The Prophet's (may Allah bless him and grant him peace) beard was thick and so was 'Abu Bakr's (may Allah be pleased with him). 'Uthman's (may Allah be pleased with him) beard was thin and long and 'Ali's (may Allah be pleased with him) beard was broad covering his chest.'

Jabir bin Samura (may Allah be pleased with him) states that, 'The Messenger of Allah's (may Allah bless him and grant him peace) beard was thick.'

Beauty of Man
Imam Ghazali (may Allah's mercy be upon him) states, 'The Messenger of Allah (may Allah bless him and grant him peace) said, 'Without doubt, there are some angels who say, 'Pure is He who gave men beauty with beards and hair for women.''
The beard is a sign for the love of the Prophet (may Allah bless him and grant him peace). Shaving is taking the beauty Allah (The Exalted) gave to man and falling in the trap of Shaytan.

Deforming the creation of Allah
The Messenger of Allah (may Allah bless him and grant him peace) said that, 'Allah (The Exalted) has said, 'The devil said that he would teach them (men) other things whereby they would deform the figure made by Allah (The Exalted) (e.g. by shaving the beard, getting the body tattooed or pierced etc.).'
Some changes in the figure are defamatory and are Haraam (strictly forbidden) while others are Wajib (Necessary) like the trimming of the moustache, cutting the nails, removing the hair under the arms and below the waist. Some other changes are permissible such as for men to shave their head or trim the beard after it exceeds a fist as it is Wajib (necessary) to keep a beard.

Cause of destruction today!
The Messenger of Allah (may Allah bless him and grant him peace) said that, 'There were ten such habits amongst the people of Prophet Lut (upon whom be peace) which were the cause of their destruction. Amongst these habits he listed the shaving of the beard and the lengthening of the moustache.'

The Prophet (may Allah bless him and grant him peace) said that, 'Because of ten evil actions the people of Prophet Lut, (upon whom be peace) where destroyed. One of which was sodemy, the other drinking alcohol, shaving the beards and growing the moustache.'

Nature
'Aisha (may Allah be pleased with her) narrates that the Messenger of Allah (may Allah bless him and grant him peace) said that, 'There are ten things that are natural. To cut the moustache and lengthening the beard (are from amongst the ten things).'

The Messenger of Allah (may Allah bless him and grant him peace) states that, 'The person who imitates a nation is from amongst them.'

Go against the polytheists
The Messenger of Allah (may Allah bless him and grant him peace) said that, 'Act against (contrary) to the polytheists, trim closely the moustache and grow the beard.'

Raised with those who you follow
'Abd-Allah Ibn 'Umar (may Allah be pleased with him) states that, 'He who imitates the non-believers and dies in that state, will be raised up with them on the day of resurrection.'
Allahu Akbar! Our desire should be that we are raised with the Prophet (may Allah bless him and grant him peace) and those who follow his Sunnah. If we are from those who shave or trim it under a fist then how can we expect to be raised with the Prophet (may Allah bless him and grant him peace) when we deliberately go against his Sunnah'

Lengthening the beard and shortening the moustache
Abu Hurayrah (may Allah be pleased with him) narrates that the Messenger of Allah (may Allah bless him and grant him peace) said that, 'lengthen the beard and shorten the moustache.'

'Abd-Allah ibn 'Umar (may Allah be pleased with him) narrates that the Messenger of Allah (may Allah bless him and grant him peace) said that, 'Shorten the moustache and lengthen the beards.'

Lengthen the beard and clip the moustache
Kisra, the King of Persia, after having read the letter sent by the Messenger of Allah (may Allah bless him and grant him peace) inviting him to accept Islam, ordered his sub-ordinate Bayon (Badhun), the governor of Yemen, to send two people to bring the Messenger of Allah (may Allah bless him and grant him peace) before him. Bayon accordingly sent two Messengers who according to the fashion of those days were clean-shaven and had long moustaches. When they appeared on the scene in front of the Messenger of Allah (may Allah bless him and grant him peace) he very much disliked their unnatural appearances and said; 'Woe to you, Woe to you. Who ordered you to adopt such appearances'' They said; 'Our lord Kisra.' The Messenger of Allah (may Allah bless him and grant him peace) then told them, 'My Rabb commanded me to lengthen my beard and clip my moustache.'

It is reported in a hadith: 'The one who sports a long moustache will be deprived of my intercession and Haudhe Kauthar . Munkar and Nakeer will be assigned to him with extreme wrath and indignation.'

Trim the moustache
The Messenger of Allah (may Allah bless him and grant him peace) said that, 'Whoever does not trim his moustache is not from us.'
Mulla Ali Qari, (may Allah's Mercy be upon him) states that, 'We find from this hadith that the one who doesn't practise this Sunnah is to make him aware that he will not die as a Muslim.'
Allah Akbar! This is very serious and a warning for those who grow their moustaches too big and don't trim it.

Anas (may Allah be pleased with him) narrates from the Messenger of Allah (may Allah bless him and grant him peace) that, 'One should not delay more than forty days trimming the moustache and trimming the nails.'

Shaykh Ahmad Raza Khan (may Allah's mercy be upon him) writes: 'To grow the moustaches so long that it covers the lips is unlawful and is the practise of the polytheists, the Jews, and the fire worshippers.'

Ibn 'Abbas (may Allah be pleased with him) related that the Messenger of Allah (may Allah bless him and grant him peace) would trim the moustache and Prophet Ibraheem (upon whom be peace) did the same.
We should not grow our moustache, but trim them and should abstain from shaving it as Imam Malik (may Allah's mercy be upon him) would detest those who shaved their moustaches.

Not from us
The Messenger of Allah (may Allah bless him and grant him peace) said that, 'Whoever does not practise my Sunnah is not from me.'
What state will that person die if he dose not follow the Sunnah of growing a beard' Make the intention and do not shave any more, nor trim the beard under a fist. Allah (The Exalted) will reward you and the Messenger of Allah (may Allah bless him and grant him peace) will be pleased.

I have nothing to do with them'
The Messenger of Allah (may Allah bless him and grant him peace) said that, 'I have no connection with one that shaves, shouts, and tears his clothing e.g. in grief or affection.'
We can make as many excuses as we want, about work, marriage, I'm too young etc. these are all from Shaytan. One does not know when one will die, but without warning. We need to be prepared for it, Insha-Allah! When everyone including the Prophet's will be helpless, we will finally go to the Messenger of Allah (may Allah bless him and grant him peace), and if he sees us without a beard or it being under a fist, who will we turn for assistants' We may shave to please the people of the world but think of our position in the hereafter.

Scrapping The Feeling
Once a person from Iran read the poetry of Mirza Kateel and thought he must be pious and decided to meet him. So he left Iran to visit this person. Coincidentally Mirza was at the barber's and the barber was shaving his beard. Looking at this he was feeling uncomfortable and said in anger, 'Shame, you are taking of your beard!' Mirza replied, 'Yes I am getting my beard shaven, I am not scraping anyone's feeling!' this person replied, 'Yes, you are scraping the feeling of the Prophet (may Allah bless him and grant him) peace.' Mirza fainted after hearing this and when he became conscious he said, 'Jazakallah for bringing me on the right way, you have opened my eyes.'

Making plans whilst apposing the Sunnah
A youngster from Bangladesh once had a beard. He was like any other youngster and was soon going to get married. His parents told him to shave the beard of, so he went to the barber's and unfortunately had it shaved off. Whilst on his way back home he was crossing a railway line and was hit by a train. All the plans for the wedding went down the drain. What use where the parents' He did not marry nor did he have a beard.

Allahu Akbar! What face will he show to Allah (The Exalted) and the Prophet (may Allah bless him and grant him peace)' Wake up brothers; put all the excuses to one side. No one can say that if you have a beard you will not find a partner, remember that whatever Allah (The Exalted) has written for you no-one can change and if it is written that you will not get a partner than no-one can change that. The excuse that I will keep a beard after I marry, or I am not ready, or when I get old, I need to enjoy myself etc. are all from the Shaytan so don't fall in this trap!

Those brothers who keep short beards, pencil lines or under a fist length etc. should be aware that is not permissible and there is no reward in it. However, that brother who keeps a complete beard according to the Sunnah gets reward throughout the day and knight regardless of if he is sleeping. As soon as you become an adult and the beard starts to grow it is necessary (Wajib) to keep it. Whether the beard be in patches and only grows from one area you should not shave it. The teacher of the great Imam Azam Abu Hanifa (may Allah's Mercy be upon him), his beard was short with some long strands of hair. Some brothers shave so that their hairs grow quicker, this is a trick from the Shaytan don't fall in this trap. Soon as the beard starts to grow do not shave it.

Shaytan's trap
In the hadith it states that, 'When a man reaches forty and his bad deeds surpass his good, meaning the habit of bad deeds does not leave him, the devil strokes his face and says, 'May I be sacrificed on this face as he will not come on the straight path.'
May Allah (The Exalted) save us from the devils deception, Ameen!

The beard
Shaykh Ahmad Raza Khan (may Allah's mercy be upon him) has written a book called 'Lam'atud Duha Fi I'fail Luha' on the importance of the beard. He has proved from this book that to keep a beard is necessary. He has quoted eighteen verses from the Qur'an, seventy two hadith and sixty sayings of the pious predecessors. However, in his other works he has mentioned regarding the size of the beard. Of which the conclusion is as follows; the hair that grows from near the ear, the jaw and the chin is included in the beard (to keep a goatee is not expectable). The width is from between the ear and the cheek. Any hair on the cheek area i.e. under the eyes is not counted as a part of the beard and can be removed if it disfigures the face. If the hair around the cheek areas does not grow too long then there is not a need to remove this hair. These are separate by nature and not part of the beard.

Practise of the Companions
It was the practise of Abu Hurayrah (may Allah be pleased with him) that he would hold his beard in his fist and whatever was left he would trim it.

Marwan bin Saalim (may Allah be pleased with him) narrates that I saw ibn 'Umar (may Allah be pleased with him) taking his beard in his fist and what exceeded the fist he would trim.

It was the practise of 'Abd-Allah Ibn 'Umar (may Allah be pleased with him) that he would hold his beard in his fist and whatever was left he would trim it

Ahnaf bin Qays was a wise, he was disabled in one leg, blind in one eye and his beard did not grow at all. His companions were not disappointed with him being diabled or one eyed but very depressed because his beard did not grow, to the extent they would say that we desire that only if a beard was available for 20,000 then we would buy it for Hadhrat Ahnaf (may Allah be pleased with him).

The pious had so much love for the beard, what a time it is that keeping a beard is seen to be a shortcoming. If someone wants to grow a beard then it is as if the Day of Judgment has come. The parents go against, brothers and sisters do not co-operate, the wives and friends tease. Just think for a moment, the beard is a Sunnah of whom we pray the Kalima of, who we believe in, when Allah (The Exalted) has given someone the ability, who are we to discourage them. Those who joke or tease others about their beards, remember! No-one has lived here forever nor will they do so. We will have to face Allah (The Exalted) and His beloved (may Allah bless him and grant him peace), what face will we show'

Rules and regulations of the beard
'Abd-Allah Ibn 'Umar (may Allah be pleased with him) would cut that portion (which exceeds the grip of the hand) of beard. Imam Muhammad (may Allah's mercy be upon him) states that, 'Our practise is on this hadith and Imam Azam (may Allah's mercy be upon him) has said this too.'

The Hanifies say, 'To shorten the beard less than a fists length is haraam, strictly forbidden and on this is a consensus of opinion.' Also the 'Beard length is one fist.'

Ibn Jazm Zahari (may Allah be pleased with him) writes, 'To clip the moustache and to let the beard flow (grow) is Fardh (obligatory).'

Shaykh 'Abd al-Haqq Muhaddith Dehelwi (may Allah's Mercy be upon him) says that; 'It is necessary (wajib) to wear a beard to a fist's length, it is Sunnah that is the practice of all Prophets and is proven from the Messenger of Allah's (The Exalted) practice.'

Forbidden to trim under a fist
Ibn 'Abideen Hanafi (may Allah be pleased with him) said that, 'It is forbidden for a man to cut (i.e. trim) his beard.' (Less then a fist)

'No one has called it permissible to trim it (the beard) less than fist-length as is being done by some westernised Muslims and hermaphrodites.'

'It is forbidden (haraam) for a man to cut off another's beard.' Those who are barbers', need to take this seriously, as those who cut the beards of others' are part in committing this major sin and that earning is also unlawful.

In Hidaya 'Kitabur Riyaat' it state that, 'If someone shaves of someone else's beard it falls in the same category as cutting of someone's ears or nose and the compensation for this is the same as cutting someone's ears or nose. Such people are completely empty from the Mercy of Allah (The Exalted).'
Hence, a barber (who would shave beards) was encouraged to recite the Shahadah at the time of death, Allah forbid swore at the Shahadah and died. When the grave was dug for him it was filled with scorpions, another grave was dug and that was also filled with scorpions, he was buried in a grave full of scorpions. Allahu Akbar!

Hair below the lip
Shaykh Ahmad Raza Khan (may Allah's mercy be upon him) further writes of which the conclusion is; the hair underneath the lower lip is also part of the beard. The hair below the bottom lip is included in the beard, it is not permissible to shave or trim it. Shah 'Abdul Aziz Muhaddis Dehelwi (may Allah's mercy be upon him) states in Sirate Mustaqeem and Shaykh 'Abdul Haq in 'Madarijun Nabuwa' that ' 'Umar, may Allah be pleased with him, decreed that all persons who remove the hair below the bottom lip as 'Mardoodush Shahaadah,' meaning those whose testimony is rejected.' It is not permissible to shave even the sides of the mouth. The scholars have explained that to shave these hairs is a bidat. Someone gave evidence to 'Umar ibn 'Abd al-Aziz (may Allah be pleased with him) who would remove the hair from the sides, and he rejected his evidence. However, it is permissible to cut the hair from these hairs if it is a problem whilst eating, drinking or gargling.

Keeping the Beard according to the Hanafi Madhab
Imam ibn Humaam (may Allah's mercy be upon him) has mentioned that nobody has permitted the trimming of the beard lesser than a fist length.

The Shafi'i Madhab
Imam Nawawi Shafi'i (may Allah's mercy be upon him) states that, 'The correct view (according to the Shafi'i Madhab) is to let the beard to grow and it is Makrooh to trim the beard whatsoever.'

In another place Imam Nawawi Shafi'i (may Allah's mercy be upon him) states that, 'The most eminent view is to leave the beard and do not trim the beard whatsoever nor shave it.'

Imam al-Iraaqi Shafi'i (may Allah's mercy be upon him) states that, '' the best is to leave the beard totally and not to cut anything from it at all, and this is the view of Imaam al-Shafi'i and his students.'

These are quotations from two great scholars of the Shafi'i Madhab that do not permit the trimming of the beard at all, not even upto one fist.

The Maaliki Madhab
Imam Muhammad 'Ayshi Maaliki (may Allah's mercy be upon him) states that, 'To keep a beard is natural and we have been ordered to let it grow. However, if it exceeds a fist then there is no problem in trimming it.'

Imaam Abul-Waleed al-Baaji al-Maaliki (may Allah's mercy be upon him) has stated that: 'It has been narrated from Imaam Maalik (may Allah's mercy be upon him) that he permitted the slight trimming of those hairs that are overgrown and are outside the general growth of the rest of the hair, and that Imaam Maalik (may Allah's mercy be upon him) was asked about a beard that had grown extremely long, he replied that it be trimmed a bit.'
Imaam Abul-Waalid Maaliki (may Allah's mercy be upon him) explains the following, 'And it has been narrated from 'Abdullah ibn 'Umar and Abu Hurayra (may Allah be pleased with them) that they trimmed upto one fist.' Hence, this is what was meant by Imaam Maalik (may Allah's mercy be upon him).'

Imaam al-Qurtubi al-Maaliki (may Allah's mercy be upon him) has also mentioned something similar to this in his commentary of Sahih Muslim.

The Hanbali Madhab
'The Sunnah is to leave the beard, to the extent do not trim even a little until it gets too long and out of nature. To shave it is completely forbidden. Hence it is not disliked to trim after a fist.'

Imaam Saamiri Hanbali (may Allah's mercy be upon him) ' who is an expert Hanbali Faqeeh (jurists) - states: 'And he should not trim any bit from the beard except if he wishes to do so upto the extent of one fist. However, it will be best if he doesn't do so.'

Another Hanbali scholar, Imaam Shamsuddeen al-Maqdisi (may Allah be pleased with him) states that, 'It is forbidden to shave the beard and it is not Makrooh to trim what is in excess of a fist's length' because this is supported by the practice of 'Abdullah ibn 'Umar (may Allah be pleased with him).'

Similar verdicts are found in other sources of Hanbali Fiqh such as al-Mubdi of ibn Muflih, al-Insaaf of al-Maawardi; Kashful Qinaa, etc.

It is clear from all these quotations that it is permissible to trim the beard only up to a fist length. No one has explicitly mentioned that it is permissible to trim the beard lesser than a fist length. In fact, according to some of these quotations, it will be better not to trim the beard at all.

Hafiz ibn Jareer al-Tabari (may Allah's mercy be upon him) has stated that some Ulama have totally disliked that one trims his beard at all, while others have permitted trimming upto a fist length.

To shave is haraam
To shave off the beard is forbidden (haraam) and one who shaves his beard is legally speaking an unrighteous fellow (fasiq-open sinner); hence, it is not permissible to appoint such a man as an Imam. To pray Taraweeh or any Salaah behind such an Imam is Makrooh-e-Tehrimi (near prohibition). If prayed it is necessary to repeat the prayer.

The Messenger of Allah (may Allah bless him and grant him peace) states that, 'Anyone who shaves has no claim to the Mercy of Allah (The Exalted).'

'The beard in its time (i.e. when it begins to grow) is the cause of handsomeness and adornment, which is completely lost upon shaving it.'

How to measure
Take the beard in your fist that is below the chin and take it towards the throat. Grip all the hair into your fist and in your hand you should only have a fist full of hair. Make sure no part of your hand is touching the chin. The hair that is below the fist can be trimmed.

Manner of the Beard
1. The Messenger of Allah (may Allah bless him and grant him peace) blessed beard was so thick and long that it filled his blessed chest.
2. To trim off the beard in excess of one fist length so that it becomes neat and tidy.
3. To trim the moustache. (The hair of the moustache should not be allowed to reach the lip.) Imam Malik and Imam Shafi'i detested those who shaved their moustache.
4. The moustache be trimmed in such a manner that it looks similar to the eyebrows.
5. To dye the hair with 'henna' leaves (red colour) or to simply leave it white.
6. To keep the moustache hair long from the sides is no problem. Some pious people would keep their moustache in this manner.
7. The hair and nails should be buried and to flush them is disliked (Makrooh) as there is a chance of illness spreading.
8. To use black dye is forbidden and to use henna is permissible.
9. Four things should be buried, blood, hair, nails and the cloth that has been used for the menstrual period (Haiz).


May Allah (The Exalted) give us to true love of the Prophet (may Allah bless him and grant him peace) and to keep a beard a fist in length, Ameen.


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Sunnah: Imamah Sharif

To wear an Amama is a beautiful Sunnah, especially for Salaah as the reward is great. Respected brother! Try to practise this Sunnah as there are many virtues and benefits.

Shawl, Amama & a white cap
His blessed shawl was four yards in length and a quarter in width to cover his blessed body. He would wear an Amama, the length of which was minimum seven arms length and maximum twelve, and he would wear a white hat.

The Difference
Rakana (may Allah be pleased with him) narrates that the Messenger of Allah (may Allah bless him and grant him peace) said, 'The difference between us and the polytheists is that we wear a hat under our Amama.'

The Crown of the Arabs
Anas bin Malik (may Allah be pleased with him) narrates the Messenger of Allah (may Allah bless him and grant him peace) said that, 'The Amama is the crown of the Arabs, when they leave this, they will loose their respect.'

Wearing a hat and Amama
'Ali (may Allah be pleased with him) narrates the Messenger of Allah (may Allah bless him and grant him peace) said that, 'When you enter the mosque wear a hat and tie the Amama, because the Amama is the crown of the Muslims.'

Increase in Wisdom
'Abd-Allah ibn 'Abbas (may Allah be pleased with him) narrates the Messenger of Allah (may Allah bless him and grant him peace) said that, 'Tie the Amama your wisdom will increase.'
10,000 rewards

Anas (may Allah be pleased with him) narrates the Messenger of Allah (may Allah bless him and grant him peace) said that, 'Salaah with an Amama is equivalent to 10,000 rewards.'

Subhanallah! If these rewards had been in the form of money, we will do anything to get at it, however, this is better then money and the reward will be seen in the hereafter, Insha-Allah!

Greater Rewards
Ibn 'Umar (may Allah be pleased with him) narrates the Messenger of Allah (may Allah bless him and grant him peace) said that, 'A voltentry or obligatory Salaah with the Amama is better then twenty-five Salaah without the Amama and one Jumu'ah with a Amama is equivalent to seventy Jumu'ah without a Amama.'
Subhanallah! What more can be said about the reward of wearing the Amama.

Twenty-Seven Times More Reward
Jabir bin 'Abd-Allah (may Allah be pleased with him) narrates the Messenger of Allah (may Allah bless him and grant him peace) said that, 'Two cycles of Salaah with the Amama is more virtuous then seventy cycles without the Amama.'

Black Amama
Amr bin Hurais (may Allah be pleased with him) said that, 'I still have the scene before my eyes when the Messenger of Allah (may Allah bless him and grant him peace) delivered a sermon from the pulpit and that he was wearing a black Amama with its end hanging between the two shoulders.'
Meaning between his shoulders on his back.

Angels send Salaam on you
Saalim bin 'Abd-Allah bin 'Umar (may Allah be pleased with him) states that, 'I was present in front of my father 'Abd-Allah bin 'Umar when he was tying the Amama, when he completed tying, he looked at me and said, 'Do you keep the Amama as a friend'' I asked why not' He said, 'keep it a friend, you will be respected and when the devil looks at you he will turn his back, O son! Tie the Amama, as the angels on the day of Jumu'ah tie the Amama and until the sunsets they continue to send salaam.'
Subhanallah!

Crown of the angels
Abaado bin Samat states that, 'Make a practice of tying the Amama as it is the crown of the angels and hang it (the Shimla-tail) at the back.'

Jabir Ibn 'Abd-Allah (may Allah be pleased with him) narrates that, 'Allah's Messenger (may Allah bless him and grant him peace) entered Mecca. Qutaybah (another sub-narrator) stated that he entered Mecca in the Year of Victory, wearing a black Amama, but not wearing the Ihram.'

Ibn 'Umar (may Allah be pleased with him) reports that, 'When the Messenger of Allah (may Allah bless him and grant him peace) fastened an Amama, he would put the shimla between his shoulders (i.e. he would put it on the back).'

'Abdur-Rahman bin 'Awf (may Allah be pleased with him) narrates that, 'The Messenger of Allah (may Allah bless him and grant him peace) put a Amama on me and let the ends hang in front of him and behind me.'

Length of the tail -Shimla
The length of the shimla, meaning the tail was approximately one arm's length. The Messenger of Allah (may Allah bless him and grant him peace) wore black or grey like coloured Amama (Turban) which has been mentioned in the hadith. However, the companions wore different colours i.e. Red, Yellow and Green. The practises of the companions are also known as the Sunnah as long as it was not condemned by the Prophet (may Allah bless him and grant him peace).

Red, Yellow and Green
In the battle of 'Uhud Abu Dujanah (may Allah be pleased with him) was wearing a Red Amama, Zubair (may Allah be pleased with him) was wearing a bright Yellow Amama and Husab (may Allah be pleased with him) was wearing a Green Amama.

Shawl in Salaah
The Messenger of Allah (may Allah bless him and grant him peace) said that, 'Allah (The Exalted) does not look at such a society with mercy whom do not tie there shawls under there Amama.'
The scholars state that if you wear a shawl in Salaah then tie it on the head and have the hope of the mercy of Allah (The Exalted).

Manners of Amama
1. Wear the Amama whilst standing facing the Qibla & take it off whilst sitting.
2. It is the Sunnah of the angels.
3. Wearing a hat is proven by the Prophet (may Allah bless him and grant him peace).
4. Tie the Amama from the right (Clockwise).
5. Do not have the length more than twelve arms as it is against the Sunnah.
6. Take the Amama of the same manner you put it on but do not pull it off.
7. The angels make salaam to those who wear an Amama.
8. Wear the Amama as it is a sign of Islam and it distinguishes between a Muslim and non-believers.
9. The Prophet (may Allah bless him and grant him peace) said, when I ascended the sky (Me'raj) I saw that most of the angels were wearing Amamas.
10. Make a practice of tying Amamas since it is a hallmark of the angels. Furthermore, tie them back in such a manner that the tail hangs at the back.
11. It is against the Sunnah not to have a tail (Shimla) for the Amama.
12. The shimla can either be a minimum of four finger lengths and the maximum is that it doesn't give you any problems whilst sitting. Meaning it dose not cause any inconvenience.
13. The difference between the polytheists and us is that we wear a hat under our Amama while the polytheists do not.
14. The Messenger of Allah (may Allah be pleased with him) would not venture out without an Amama.
15. Salaah with an Amama is equivalent to 10,000 cycles.
16. Those who wear the Amama on Friday Allah (The Exalted) and His angels send Durood on that person.
17. Every round you tie on your head of the Amama, on the day of Resurrection you will be given light (Noor).
18. Tie the Amama, as your wisdom will increase.
19. Amama is the respect and the sign of Islam.
20. The Prophet (may Allah bless him and grant him peace) pointed to the Amama and said, 'There are only forty crowns of angels.'
21. With the Amama one Jumu'ah is equivalent to seventy Jumu'ahs.
22. To stay bear head is not the Sunnah, you should try to put on the angels crown from time to time as it is the Sunnah of our beloved Prophet (may Allah bless him and grant him peace).
23. Shaykh Ahmad Raza (may Allah have mercy upon him) would tie the Amama and leave the tail over the right shoulder.

May Allah (The Exalted) give us the ability to wear the Amama and revive a Sunnah and receive the reward of one hundred martyrs, Ameen.

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Sunnah: Dress Code

Allah (The Exalted) has given us clothing to cover ourselves and to look good. Clothing saves us from cold weather and protects us in the heat too.

The true Muslim takes good care of his clothes, so you will see him presenting a pleasant appearance, without being extravant. He is pleasant to look at and to meet, and does not annoy people with his careless, dishevelled appearance. He always checks himself before he goes out to meet people, and he makes himself look good in front of his Companions, as well as in front of his family. Let us learn about the importance of clothing and the Sunnah.

Raised with those who you follow
Ibn 'Umar (may Allah be pleased with him) reported the Messenger of Allah (may Allah bless him and grant him peace) as saying, 'He who copies any group of people is one of them.'
The intention of the above is that whoever adopts the ways and manners of the unbelievers and evildoers will be a partner in their sins.

Respected brother / sister! Do not follow others, but follow our Prophet (may Allah be pleased with him). Whoever we dress like in this life, we will be raised with them. After reading this, we should change our dress to a humble and simple dress, the dress of our Prophet (may Allah be pleased with him). The sisters should follow the dress of the wives and daughters of the Prophet (may Allah be pleased with him).

Curse men and women
Ibn 'Abbas (may Allah be pleased with him) has reported that the Messenger of Allah (may Allah bless him and grant him peace) saying, 'May Allah (The Exalted) curse the men who make feminine looks and the women who adopt the resemblance of men.'

If we look around us today this is exactly what is happening. Meaning the men are taking their facial hair (beards) and are looking more like the women and the women are trimming their hair and wearing jeans and tops. May Allah (The Exalted) save the followers of His beloved Messenger (may Allah bless him and grant him peace) from the corruption of the devil.

Ibn Abu Malayka (may Allah be pleased with him) told that when some one remarked to 'Aisha (may Allah be pleased with her) that 'A woman was wearing men's sandals she replied that the Messenger of Allah (may Allah bless him and grant him peace) cursed masculine women.'

Allahu Akbar! Men should only wear mens' clothing and footwear. The women should only wear clothing and footwear that is for women. Do not even dress children with clothing of the opposite gender.
Wear white

Samurah (may Allah be pleased with him) narrates from the Messenger of Allah (may Allah bless him and grant him peace) that, 'Wear white as they are clean and clothe the deceased in them too.'

Abu Darda (may Allah be pleased with him) states that the Messenger of Allah, (may Allah bless him and grant him peace) said, 'To meet Allah (The Exalted) the best clothing for the mosque and in the grave is white.'

White clothing was very much liked by the Messenger of Allah (may Allah bless him and grant him peace). We should try and wear white too and follow the Sunnah, Insha-Allah it will benefit us both in this world and the next.

Wear what you want
Ibn 'Abbas (may Allah be pleased with him) narrates from the Messenger of Allah (may Allah bless him and grant him peace) that 'Eat and drink what you want (halal), give in charity and wear what you want (halal) until you do not over spend (waste) or have pride.'

 This hadith is very much neglected, however, at the same time the most neglected is that many people do not check what they are eating, whether it is lawful or not. Allah forbid but there are people who know something is unlawful but make many excuses and follow the Shaytan and their desires by eating it. For a person who eats the forbidden, their Salaah and supplications will not be accepted and will be liable for the hell fire. We also learn to wear clothing according to the Shari'ah and do not show of with what you wear either.

'Abd-Allah Ibn 'Umar (may Allah be pleased with him) narrates from the Messenger of Allah (may Allah bless him and grant him peace) that, 'Allah (The Exalted) likes to see his favour on a person.'

Allah (The Exalted) likes to see his servants wearing good clothing, the way that our beloved Prophet (may Allah bless him and grant him peace) wore his clothing.

Wearing clothing below the ankles
Abu Hurairah (may Allah be pleased with him) narrates from the Messenger of Allah (may Allah bless him and grant him peace) that, 'He who wears his clothing below his ankles with pride (until it reaches the floor) Allah (The Exalted) does not look at him with mercy.'

Abu Hurayrah (may Allah be pleased with him) narrates that, 'The clothing below the ankles will be in fire.'
Abu Sa'id (may Allah be pleased with him) narrates that the Messenger of Allah (may Allah bless him and grant him peace) said, 'The way to wear the lower garment for a Muslim is halfway to the calf and there is no problem from halfway of the calf to the ankles, however, if below, it is in the hell fire and whoever out of pride keeps the lower garment long Allah (The Exalted) will not look at him on the day of judgement.'
Allahu Akbar! Many people wear clothing below the ankles but when they come for Salaah they roll them up. To role any part of your clothing especially for Salaah is Makrooh-e-Tehrimi, meaning the Salaah should be repeated.

To lift the clothes, whether from the front or back, when going into Sajdah is Makrooh. Hence, to 'tuck-in' the shirt in the trouser or to 'roll-up' the sleeves or to fold the trousers from the ankles [or inside] is Makrooh-e-Tehrimi. Any Salaah performed with an act that is Makrooh-e-Tehrimi, it is necessary (wajib) to repeat the prayer.

Ibn 'Umar (may Allah be pleased with him) narrates from the Messenger of Allah (may Allah bless him and grant him peace) that, 'He who leaves his clothing below his ankles because of pride, on the day of resurrection Allah (The Exalted) will not see to him (with mercy). 'Abu Bakr (may Allah be pleased with him) said to the Messenger of Allah (may Allah bless him and grant him peace) that my clothing stays below my ankles! The Messenger of Allah (may Allah bless him and grant him peace) said, 'You are not from those people.'' (i.e. who wear it with pride) It is necessary for the sisters to cover their ankles as it is part of their covering (satr), hence to keep clothing above the ankles for women does not apply.

Wearing A Tehband
Akrama (may Allah be pleased with him) narrates that I saw 'Abd-Allah ibn 'Abbas (may Allah be pleased with them) when he tied his lower garment he would leave the front end near this feet and the rear end was raised (higher than the front), 'I asked why do you tie it like this'' He said, 'The Messenger of Allah (may Allah be pleased with him) would tie it like this.'

Sunnah Of The Tehband
Abu Sa'eed Khudri (may Allah be pleased with him) narrates that we heard the Messenger of Allah (may Allah bless him and grant him peace) saying, 'A believer's lower garment should be half way to the calf.'
This is the Sunnah, however, it can be kept anywhere between halfway of the calves and above the ankles.
Jewellery

Abu Musa 'Ashari (may Allah be pleased with him) narrates from the Messenger of Allah (may Allah bless him and grant him peace) that, 'From my followers (Ummaties) jewellery and silk is permissible for women and unlawful for men.'

Silk is totally unlawful for males and only one silver ring, which is less than four and a half grams, is permissible. No silver chain etc. is allowed, even if an amulet (Taweez) is worn on it, also the amulet should not be in a box made from any type of metal. If Salaah is prayed with them on it will not count and is necessary (Wajib) to repeat it.

'Aisha (may Allah be pleased with her) states the Messenger of Allah (may Allah bless him and grant him peace) said, ''Aisha if you desire to meet me then from the worldly things stop at what you have, the amount that a traveller has when travelling. Save yourself from sitting with the rich and do not think of your clothing as old until patched.'

It is the Sunnah to wear patched clothing. Unfortunately if clothing becomes ripped then people throw it away. However, when the fashion of wearing ripped and patched jeans is out, people want to get them and follow the fashion. The heart hurts to see the Muslims following the latest trend but when it is the Sunnah, we feel ashamed of following the beautiful Sunnah. Do we see any non-Muslim following the Sunnah' What face will we show to Allah (The Exalted) on the day of Judgement and to His beloved Messenger (may Allah bless him and grant him peace). We will say that yes we loved you but followed others, Allah (The Exalted) forbid, O Allah! Give us the ability to follow the beautiful Sunnah of Your beloved and give us a place with him in the hereafter, Ameen.

Hudhyfah (may Allah be pleased with him) narrates, that the Messenger of Allah (may Allah bless him and grant him peace) said, '(for men) It is forbidden to wear silk and gold, as it is for the non-believers in this world and for us in the hereafter.'
Some men even after knowing that gold is forbidden still insist on wearing it. Fear Allah (The Exalted) as it is a punishable act.

Supplication for clothing and forgiveness
Mu'az bin Anas (may Allah be pleased with him) states that the Messenger of Allah (may Allah bless him and grant him peace) said, 'Whoever reads this supplication, his past sins will be forgiven:
'Alhamdulillahil Ladhi Kasaani Maa-'uwari bihe 'Aowrati Wa-atajammalu Bihe Fee-Hayaati''
'All praise is due to Allah (The Exalted) who clothed me with which I covered my shame and with which I add beauty to my life.'

Respected brother / sister! Learn this supplication as it is very beneficial. If you don't get time or find it difficult, then write it on a piece of paper with a flap to cover the supplication as it be open to disrespect. Write the supplication and place it near where you place your clothing so that every time you wear your clothing you can read and learn it at the same time and Insha-Allah within a week you will have it memorized.

Give to charity
'Umar (may Allah be pleased with him) states that the Messenger of Allah (may Allah bless him and grant him peace) said that, 'If a person recites the above supplication when dressing in new clothing and gives the old clothing to charity, then Allah (the Exalted) will protect him both in this life and the hereafter. Also he will be under Allah's (the Exalted) cover (i.e. he will be protected from all calamities and his sins will be hidden).' Subhanallah!

Jinn look's at you
While removing clothing recite 'Bismillah'' as the devil gets blinded and can't look at the private parts due to this.

Abu Sa'eed Khudri (may Allah be pleased with him) states that the Messenger of Allah (may Allah bless him and grant him peace) said, 'Wear the top first and start from the right side.'
Abu Hurayrah (may Allah be pleased with him) narrates that, 'The Messenger of Allah (may Allah bless him and grant him peace) would wear his upper garment from the right.'

Whenever we wear our clothing always start from the right side and when taking them of begin from the left.
The Messenger of Allah (may Allah bless him and grant him peace) said, 'He will not enter Paradise who has a grain of arrogance in his heart,' a man asked, 'A man may like his dress to be nice and his shoes to be nice.' The Messenger of Allah (may Allah bless him and grant him peace) answered, 'Allah (The Exalted) is beautiful and likes beauty. Arrogance is to deny rights and look down upon people.'

Wearing to show off!
'Abd-Allah Ibn 'Umar (may Allah be pleased with him) narrates that, 'Whoever wears clothing to be known (to be recognised), on the day of resurrection Allah (The Exalted) will make them wear the clothing of disrespect and then set on fire.'

Allahu Akbar! Those who pay for designer clothing and waste money by paying for the name on a garment are included in this. Do we want to wear the clothing of disrespect' Think of those people who are unfortunate, who do not have proper clothes and we want to pay so much to promote the name of a non-believer on our clothing and feel proud' Remember the Messenger of Allah (may Allah bless him and grant him peace) wore simple clothing if he wanted he could have worn the most expensive robe as he had control of the Arabian peninsula, but he chose to be simple.

Saalim ibn 'Abd-Allah (may Allah be pleased with him) narrates from his father that the Messenger of Allah (may Allah bless him and grant him peace) said, 'A person once was dragging his clothing (on the floor) with pride. He was swollen up by the earth and he will continue to be swollen up until the day of judgement.'
Allahu Akbar! May Allah (The Exalted) save us from showing off and being proud and give us the ability to be simple and follow the beautiful Sunnah, Ameen.

Clothing from paradise
The Messenger of Allah (may Allah bless him and grant him peace) has said that, 'Whosoever whilst having the ability of wearing good clothing, but leaves it due to humbleness, Allah (The Exalted) will adorn him with the clothing of miracle (i.e. clothing of paradise).'

Shaytan Wears Clothing
Jabir ibn 'Abd-Allah (may Allah be pleased with him) said that the Messenger of Allah (may Allah bless him and grant him peace) has said that, 'Fold your clothing (when not in use) or else life will come into them, as when Shaytan sees clothing that is folded, he doesn't wear it, and if Shaytan sees the clothing laying around he wears it.'

'Aisha (may Allah be pleased with her) narrates the Messenger of Allah (may Allah bless him and grant him peace) has said that, 'When a girl becomes mature (baligha) then besides the face and hands upto the wrists, no other part should be open.'

Wasted worship
The Messenger of Allah (may Allah bless him and grant him peace) has said that, 'If a person buys clothing for ten dirhams (Arab currency) and one of those dirhams is from unlawful means (Haraam) then Allah (The Exalted) will not except his fardh or Superogratory Ibadah (worship).'

We should make sure we earn, eat, drink wear and live lawfully according to the Shari'ah.
Imam Shafi (may Allah's mercy be upon him) states that four things make the body strong; eating meat, using scent, taking bath, and putting on linen clothes.

The Prophet's (may Allah bless him and grant him peace) Clothing Purified and defined
As the Messenger of Allah (may Allah bless him and grant him peace) was the most purified and defined of all human beings, the signs were evident from his noble body, his clothes would never get dirty as a result of contact with his body. No lice would be found on his clothing and a fly never settled on his blessed body or clothes.

Sunnat to wear a shawl
'Aisha (may Allah be pleased with her) narrates that once in the afternoon heat, we were sat inside and someone said to 'Abu Bakr (may Allah be pleased with him), 'Look at this! The Messenger of Allah (may Allah bless him and grant him peace) is coming with a shawl over his head.'
Anas ibn Malik (may Allah be pleased with him) states that, 'The Messenger of Allah (may Allah bless him and grant him peace) would at times wear a shawl over his blessed head.'

Kurta
Umm Salama (may Allah be pleased with her) narrates that, 'There was no clothing the Messenger of Allah (may Allah bless him and grant him peace) liked more than the Kurta (upper garment).'

Sleeves
Asma bint Yazeed bint Sukkan Ansari (may Allah be pleased with her) states that, 'The Messenger of Allah's (may Allah bless him and grant him peace) sleeves reached his wrists.'

Right Side
Abu Hurayrah (may Allah be pleased with him) states that, 'When the Messenger of Allah (may Allah bless him and grant him peace) wore his Kurta he would start from the right.'

Lower Garment
Safwan narrates that, 'Before the migration (to Makkah) I sold a lower garment (i.e. trouser) to the Messenger of Allah (may Allah bless him and grant him peace) but he gave me a higher price then what it was worth.'

Ibn Qays narrates that the Messenger of Allah (may Allah bless him and grant him peace) came to us and bought a lower garment (trouser).'

It is obvious that purchasing will be for wearing, however, it is not proven anywhere. It is proven from authentic ahadith that the companions wore lower garments similar to very loose trousers.

1. The Messenger of Allah (may Allah bless him and grant him peace) would wear a kurta (upper garment) and a tehband (lower rap ' Lungi). The sleeves of the kurta were up to the wrists.
2. The Messenger of Allah (may Allah bless him and grant him peace) never wore half sleeves. When wearing the kurta he first would place his blessed right arm through the sleeve and then his blessed left arm through the left sleeve. He then wore the rest of the kurta, but when taking the kurta off he would take out the left arm followed by the right arm.
3. To wear short sleeves is against the Sunnah.
4. The Tehband (lower garment) would be worn below the navel until above the ankles.
5. To wear a Tehband (a cloth wrapped around the bottom half) is a Sunnah.
6. The Messenger of Allah (may Allah bless him and grant him peace) was pleased to see the companions wearing Pyjamas (lower garment) as it covered the satar (body) better than the Tehband but the Prophet (may Allah bless him and grant him peace) did not wear it himself.
7. The Messenger of Allah (may Allah bless him and grant him peace) has instructed us not to wear our Pyjamas below our ankles and to wear them so that the ankles are covered is a major sin (if worn with arrogance). All the clothing (including shoes) was worn by the Prophet (may Allah bless him and grant him peace) from the right-hand side followed by the left and when taking it off, it was taken off from the opposite side (meaning the left-hand side), this is the blessed Sunnah.
8. The Messenger of Allah's (may Allah bless him and grant him peace) shawl was three foot by two foot.
9. The Messenger of Allah (may Allah bless him and grant him peace) would not throwaway clothing until worn patched.
10. The Messenger of Allah (may Allah bless him and grant him peace) advised us to keep in mind those people who are poorer than us in the material world and those who are more pious and educated than ourselves in religious affairs.
11. The Messenger of Allah (may Allah bless him and grant him peace) loved white clothes.
12. Wear the lower garment whilst sitting down and the Amama (head gear) whilst standing. Whoever does the opposite will have an illness that there is no cure for.

Let us all act upon the Sunnah of the Messenger of Allah (may Allah bless him and grant him peace) after all we are Muslims.

The Messenger of Allah (may Allah bless him and grant him peace) would first wear any new clothes on a Friday and would thank Allah (The Exalted) when wearing them, he liked wearing white clothes as it signifies purity and from amongst coloured clothing he would like green the most. He would take particular care in covering himself with a wrap so that his body should not be visible.

Dress neatly, even with friends and relatives. Dress properly when visiting your parents, a pious person, an elder, a relative or a friend. Your attire should be clean and elegant, not ugly or unsightly. We are attracted or repulsed by what we see, and if you look good in clean clothes, smelling nice, you will be pleasant to look at and people will be attracted to you and enjoy your presence. If you were the opposite, people will look down on you even if you were a relative or friend. To look neat while visiting or being visited is an instinctive trait in addition to being an Islamic manner.

Tabaruk (Relics)
To keep the clothing of the friends of Allah (may Allah be pleased with them all) is encouraged and is a good practice. If you wash them and rinse the water and give it to an ill person they will benefit from it. Asma (may Allah be pleased with her) the daughter of 'Abu Bakr (may Allah be pleased with him) took out a garment and said this is the garment of the Prophet (may Allah bless him and grant him peace) which 'Aisha (may Allah be pleased with her) had when she passed away, it was passed to me, for the sake of cure we washed it and gave the water to the ill person.


Manners of Clothing
1. For women to wear silk is permissible.
2. To wear a silk hat under the Amama is not allowed.
3. The people of knowledge should wear clothing that enables others to recognise them, so that their knowledge is respect.
4. The length of the Kurta is to have it half way to the calf and the sleeves be a maximum to the knuckles. And the length of the sleeves is a span.
5. To have gold or silver buttons is permissible for both men and women.
6. If there is a chain on the buttons (i.e. hanging from the buttons) then this is not permissible for men as chain is in the same category as jewellery and for men it is totally forbidden.
7. If there is a death, then to wear black clothing for this purpose is not permissible as it is a practise of the Christians.
8. From the 1st to the 12th of Muharram you should avoid wearing three colours of clothing; Black, as it is a method of the Shi'ites. Green, as it is a method of lamenters and red, as it is the method of the Kharjites.
9. You should wear your trouser (bottoms) whilst sitting until they reach up to the thighs. First with your right leg then left and then stand up and wear them fully and take them off in the same manner i.e. take it of up to your thighs, sit down and take your left leg out followed by the right. In the hadith it states that one who does the opposite will be afflicted with such an illness that there is no cure for.
10. To wear your new clothes on Friday as it is Sunnah.
11. To wipe your nose or face keep a small handkerchief. To use it to wipe perspiration is permissible but to keep it for pride is not allowed (i.e. for fashion or as a status symbol).
12. Always pray 'Bismillah'' when wearing and taking the clothes off as the devil and jinn look at you if you don't.
13. Do not wear clothing that has pictures or dress children in them either, those who do so will be sinful.
14. Do not have bright colours or have things written on the clothing such as 'Love me' or anything rude or shameful.
15. First wear the upper garment and then the lower.
16. When taking the clothes off, fold them and do not leave them laying around as Shaytan uses them.
17. Do not dress boys in the clothing of girls and do not dress girls in clothing of the boys.
18. Men should keep their lower garments above their ankles and women below their ankles.
19. Do not cut clothing on Tuesdays as there is fear they will be burnt, sunk, or be stolen.
20. When you take your clothes off, you should fold them and not leave them lying around otherwise the devil uses them.
21. It is not allowed for men to wear saffron be it dark so it is red or be it light so it is yellow for both the same rule applies. For women both colours are permissible. Besides these two colours all other colours are permissible be it yellow, red etc. however, it is better if males do not wear these especially if it is common that the opposite sex wear it, meaning it is a feminine colour. This is not because of the colour but because it is common on women, if this is not the case then there is no problem .

O Allah (The Exalted) give us all the ability to wear clothing according to the Shari'ah and in accordance with the Sunnah of Your beloved Prophet (may Allah bless him and grant him peace), Ameen.


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