Category: Sunnats

Times for Ishraq and Chasht Prayers

Times for Ishraq and Chasht Prayers

By Mufti Ebrahim Desai POSTED: 18 SHAWWAL 1423, 23 DECEMBER 2002 Q.) What’s the starting, ending and Mustahab time for Ishraaq and Chaast Prayers? [Muhammad Faizan] A.) In a lengthy Hadith, Sayyidna Ali, Radi-Allahu...

Nafl (Optional) Salah in a Vehicle

Nafl (Optional) Salah in a Vehicle

In our era of hustle & bustle, the following sunnah of Rasulullah (sallallahu’alaihi wasallam) is quite pertinent and appropriate: Sayyiduna Abdullah Ibn ‘Umar (radiyallahu ‘anhu) reports that Rasulullah (sallallahu’alaihi wasallam) would perform (nafl) salah...

Recommended times for using the Miswak

Recommended times for using the Miswak

Perhaps the most encapsulating Hadith on the importance of brushing the teeth with a Miswak is the narration of Sayyiduna Abu Umamah radiyallahu’anhu wherein Rasulullah sallallahu’alaihi wasallam says: “Use the Miswak, for it is...

Misk (Musk) ~ Kastoori

Misk (Musk) ~ Kastoori

مِسْكٌ: ثبت فى “صحيح مسلم”، عن أبى سعيد الخُدرىِّ رضى الله عنه، عن النبىِّ صلى الله عليه وسلم أنه قال: “أطيبُ الطِّيبِ المِسْكُ”.وفى “الصحيحين” عن عائشة رضى الله عنها: “كنتُ أُطيِّبُ النبىَّ صلى الله عليه وسلم...