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Islamic Marriage & Nikah — Guides & Resources

Everything you need to know about getting married Islamically in Ontario — Nikah requirements, marriage licences, Mahr, and more. Serving Courtice, Oshawa, Bowmanville, Whitby, Ajax, Pickering & the wider Durham Region.

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Reviving Prophetic Sunnah (320)

Say Bismillāh before eating
Begin every meal with the name of Allah. The Prophet ﷺ taught a child: "Say Bismillāh, eat...
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Eat and drink with the right hand
The Prophet ﷺ said: "When one of you eats, let him eat with his right hand, and when he dr...
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Use the miswāk
Cleaning the mouth pleases Allah. "The miswāk purifies the mouth and pleases the Lord." ....
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Du‘ā when leaving the home
Say on stepping out: "Bismillāh, tawakkaltu ʿalā-llāh, wa lā ḥawla wa lā quwwata illā bill...
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Spread the salām
Greet those you know and those you don't. "You will not enter Paradise until you believe,...
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Sleep on your right side with adhkār
Lie on your right side, dust the bed, and recite the bedtime adhkār . "When you go to your...
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Praise Allah after eating
End the meal with gratitude. The Prophet ﷺ said whoever eats then says "Al-ḥamdu lillāhi-l...
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Drink in three breaths, sitting
The Prophet ﷺ would breathe three times while drinking and said it is more thirst-quenchi...
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Respond to the adhān, then the du‘ā
Repeat after the muʾadhdhin, then send ṣalāh on the Prophet ﷺ, then ask Allah to grant him...
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Pray two rak‘ah before Fajr
The most emphasised of the regular sunnah prayers. "The two rak‘ah of Fajr are better than...
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Recite Āyat al-Kursī after every prayer
The Prophet ﷺ said: "Whoever recites Āyat al-Kursī after every obligatory prayer, nothing...
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Keep the morning & evening adhkār
A daily fortress. Recite the authentic morning adhkār after Fajr and the evening adhkār af...
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Smile when you meet others
"Your smiling in the face of your brother is charity." . An easy sadaqah that softens hear...
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Du‘ā entering & leaving the masjid
On entering, step in with the right foot and say: "Allāhumma-ftaḥ lī abwāba raḥmatik." On...
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Recite Sūrat al-Kahf on Friday
"Whoever reads Sūrat al-Kahf on the day of Jumuʿah, a light shines for him between the two...
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Send abundant ṣalawāt on the Prophet ﷺ
Especially on Friday. "The best of your days is Friday, so send abundant ṣalāh upon me on...
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Visit the sick
The Prophet ﷺ said whoever visits a sick person, seventy thousand angels send prayers upon...
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Answer the sneeze
When you sneeze say "Al-ḥamdulillāh"; the one who hears replies "Yarḥamuka-llāh"; then you...
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Say Bismillāh before wuḍūʾ
Begin the ablution with the name of Allah. "There is no wuḍūʾ for the one who does not men...
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Fast Mondays and Thursdays
The Prophet ﷺ would fast them and said: "Deeds are presented on Mondays and Thursdays, an...
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Say "In shā’ Allāh" for the future
Attach every future plan to Allah's will: "And never say of anything, 'I will do that tomo...
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Duʿā upon waking
Let the first words of your day return your heart to Allah. On waking the Prophet ﷺ would say:…
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Recite Sūrat al-Mulk before sleeping
Make it your nightly habit. The Prophet ﷺ said Sūrat al-Mulk “intercedes for its companion…
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Recite the last two verses of al-Baqarah at night
Two verses that are enough for you. The Prophet ﷺ said: “Whoever recites the last two verses…
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Dust your bed before sleeping
The Prophet ﷺ said: “When one of you goes to bed, let him dust it off with the inside of his…
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Sleep in a state of wuḍūʾ
The Prophet ﷺ said: “When you come to your bed, perform wuḍūʾ as you would for prayer, then…
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The three Quls into your hands before sleep
Each night the Prophet ﷺ would recite al-Ikhlāṣ, al-Falaq and al-Nās, blow into his cupped…
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Secure your home at night with Bismillāh
The Prophet ﷺ said: “Close your doors, cover your vessels, tie your water-skins and put out…
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Pray the twelve Sunnah rakʿah each day
The Prophet ﷺ said: “Whoever prays twelve rakʿah in a day and night, a house will be built for…
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Make Witr the last prayer of your night
The Prophet ﷺ said: “Make the last of your night prayer Witr.” (al-Bukhārī & Muslim). Never…
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Pray two rakʿah after wuḍūʾ
The Prophet ﷺ heard Bilāl’s footsteps in Paradise; Bilāl said that he never performed wuḍūʾ,…
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Say the tasbīḥ after every prayer
After each prayer say SubḥānAllāh, Alḥamdulillāh and Allāhu Akbar thirty-three times each,…
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Sit until sunrise, then pray two rakʿah
The Prophet ﷺ said: whoever prays Fajr in congregation, then sits remembering Allah until the…
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Walk to the masjid for prayer
The Prophet ﷺ said: for every step you take to the masjid, a good deed is written for you, a…
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Straighten and fill the first rows
The Prophet ﷺ said: “Straighten your rows, for straightening the rows is part of the…
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Seek Allah’s forgiveness often
The Prophet ﷺ said: “By Allah, I seek the forgiveness of Allah and turn to Him in repentance…
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Say SubḥānAllāhi wa biḥamdih one hundred times
The Prophet ﷺ said: “Whoever says ‘SubḥānAllāhi wa biḥamdih’ one hundred times a day, his sins…
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Two words heavy on the Scale
The Prophet ﷺ said: “Two words light on the tongue, heavy on the Scale, beloved to the Most…
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Say Lā ḥawla wa lā quwwata illā billāh
The Prophet ﷺ said it is “a treasure from the treasures of Paradise.” (al-Bukhārī & Muslim).…
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Close every gathering with its expiation
Before leaving a gathering the Prophet ﷺ taught us to say: “Subḥānaka Allāhumma wa biḥamdika,…
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Duʿā when entering the market
The Prophet ﷺ said whoever enters a market and says “Lā ilāha illa-llāhu waḥdahu lā sharīka…
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Enter the washroom with the duʿā
Before entering, the Prophet ﷺ would say: “Allāhumma innī aʿūdhu bika min al-khubuthi…
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Say Ghufrānak when you leave
On leaving the washroom the Prophet ﷺ would say “Ghufrānak” — “I seek Your forgiveness.” (Abū…
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Greet your family when you enter
The Prophet ﷺ advised: when you enter upon your family, greet them with salām — “it will be a…
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Do not breathe into the cup
The Prophet ﷺ forbade breathing into the vessel while drinking. (al-Bukhārī & Muslim). Lower…
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Lick your fingers and finish the plate
The Prophet ﷺ said: “When one of you finishes eating, let him not wipe his hand until he licks…
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Break your fast with dates
The Prophet ﷺ would break his fast with fresh dates before praying; if there were none, with…
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Duʿā when you dress
When he put on a garment the Prophet ﷺ would praise Allah: “Alḥamdulillāhi-lladhī kasānī hādhā…
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Shake hands when you meet
The Prophet ﷺ said: “There are no two Muslims who meet and shake hands but they are forgiven…
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Exchange gifts to grow love
The Prophet ﷺ said: “Give gifts to one another and you will love one another.” (al-Adab…
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Lower your gaze
Allah commands the believers to lower their gaze and guard their chastity (al-Nūr 24:30). The…
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Remove harm from the path
The Prophet ﷺ counted removing something harmful from the road among the branches of faith,…
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Show mercy to children
The Prophet ﷺ kissed his grandson before a man who said he never kissed his children. He ﷺ…
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Honour your guest
The Prophet ﷺ said: “Whoever believes in Allah and the Last Day, let him honour his guest.”…
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Visit the graves to remember the Hereafter
The Prophet ﷺ said: “Visit the graves, for they remind you of the Hereafter.” (Muslim). Visit,…
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Fast the three White Days each month
The Prophet ﷺ advised fasting the 13th, 14th and 15th of every lunar month — “the white days.”…
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Say the Tahlīl one hundred times a day
Renew your day with pure tawḥīd. The Prophet ﷺ said: “Whoever says a hundred times a day — ‘Lā…
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Feed others — offer food and spread salām
A man asked the Prophet ﷺ: “Which Islam is best?” He ﷺ replied: “That you feed others and give…
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The five sunnahs of the adhān
When you hear the adhān, five acts earn great reward: (1) repeat after the muʾadhdhin (saying ‘…
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Hasten to break the fast
The Prophet ﷺ said: “The people will remain upon good as long as they hasten to break the fast.…
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Seek beneficial knowledge
The Prophet ﷺ said: “Whoever travels a path in search of knowledge, Allah will make easy for hi…
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Reconcile between people
Mending broken relationships outranks extra fasting, prayer and charity. The Prophet ﷺ asked: “…
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Say the shahādah after wuḍūʾ
A few words open all eight gates of Paradise. The Prophet ﷺ said: whoever performs wuḍūʾ well t…
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Delay the suhūr (pre‑dawn meal)
The Prophet ﷺ ate suhūr close to Fajr — Zayd ibn Thābit said there was only about the length of…
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Give a fasting person their iftar
The Prophet ﷺ said: “Whoever gives a fasting person food to break his fast has a reward like hi…
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Keep ties with those who cut you off
True keeping of kinship is not merely repaying — it is connecting with those who sever you. The…
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Be moderate with water, even in wuḍūʾ
The Prophet ﷺ passed by Saʿd as he made wuḍūʾ and said: “What is this extravagance?” Saʿd asked…
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Complete the Qur'an on a regular schedule
Give yourself a fixed daily portion of Qur'an so you finish it on a set rhythm. The Prophet ﷺ t…
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Observe iʿtikāf in the last ten nights
Withdraw to the masjid for worship in the last ten nights of Ramaḍān. ʿĀʾishah said: “The Proph…
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Seek Laylat al‑Qadr in the last ten nights
Better than a thousand months. The Prophet ﷺ said: “Seek Laylat al‑Qadr in the odd nights of th…
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Give generously — fear no poverty from giving
The Prophet ﷺ was never asked for something and refused. A man asked, and he ﷺ gave him a flock…
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Make duʿā at the moment of iftar
The fasting person's supplication at breaking the fast is answered. The Prophet ﷺ said: “The fa…
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Say the duʿā after breaking the fast
When the Prophet ﷺ broke his fast he would say: “Dhahaba-ẓ-ẓamaʾu wa-btallati-l-ʿurūq wa thabat…
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Begin duʿā with praise and ṣalāh on the Prophet ﷺ
The Prophet ﷺ heard a man supplicating without praising Allah or sending ṣalāh upon him, and sa…
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Eat dates before the ʿĪd al‑Fiṭr prayer
The Prophet ﷺ would not go out on the morning of ʿĪd al‑Fiṭr until he had eaten some dates — an…
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Take a different route to and from ʿĪd
The Prophet ﷺ would go to the ʿĪd prayer by one road and return by another. (al-Bukhārī). It is…
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Visit others for the sake of Allah
Allah's love is earned by visiting one another for His sake. The Prophet ﷺ related that Allah s…
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Allow the family permissible joy on ʿĪd
On the day of ʿĪd two girls were singing near ʿĀʾishah; Abū Bakr rebuked them, but the Prophet…
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Fast six days of Shawwāl
The Prophet ﷺ said: “Whoever fasts Ramaḍān then follows it with six days of Shawwāl, it is as i…
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Come early to Jumuʿah prayer
The Prophet ﷺ said: whoever makes ghusl on Friday and goes early, it is as if he offered a came…
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The morning tasbīḥ that outweighs hours of dhikr
The Prophet ﷺ left Juwayriyah at dawn as she made dhikr, returned near mid‑morning while she wa…
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Praise Allah as your last words before sleep
Make ḥamd the seal of your day. When the Prophet ﷺ went to his bed he would say: “Alḥamdulillāh…
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Enjoy sweet foods and honey
It is Sunnah — and rewarded — to enjoy the good things Allah made pleasant. ʿĀʾishah said: “The…
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Speak good, or stay silent
Few words, much action. The Prophet ﷺ said: “Whoever believes in Allah and the Last Day, let hi…
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Seek refuge from worry, weakness and debt
The Prophet ﷺ often said: “Allāhumma innī aʿūdhu bika min al‑hammi wal‑ḥazan, wal‑ʿajzi wal‑kas…
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Help your family with the housework
Do not merely appreciate their effort — share it. ʿĀʾishah was asked what the Prophet ﷺ did in…
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Declare your contentment each morning and evening
The Prophet ﷺ said: whoever says morning and evening, “Raḍītu billāhi rabban, wa bil‑Islāmi dīn…
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Thank people for their kindness
The Prophet ﷺ said: “Whoever does not thank people does not thank Allah.” (Abū Dāwūd & Tirmidhī…
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Say the opening duʿā in prayer
After the first takbīr the Prophet ﷺ would pause and say: “Allāhumma bāʿid baynī wa bayna khaṭā…
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Start your day early — seek the morning barakah
The Prophet ﷺ supplicated: “O Allah, bless my Ummah in its early mornings.” (Abū Dāwūd, Tirmidh…
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Pray the prayer of repentance after a sin
The Prophet ﷺ said: there is no man who commits a sin, then rises, purifies himself, prays two…
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Fulfil the needs of others
Be the one your brothers can rely on. The Prophet ﷺ said: “The Muslim is the brother of the Mus…
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Prostrate to Allah in gratitude (sujūd al‑shukr)
When good news reaches you — a success, a recovery, relief from hardship — fall in prostration…
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Never wish for death
When hardship strikes, do not long for death. The Prophet ﷺ said: “Let none of you wish for dea…
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Pray Istikhārah before decisions
When facing a choice, let Allah choose for you. The Prophet ﷺ taught istikhārah as he taught a…
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Gather together over your food
There is blessing in eating together. The Companions said: “O Messenger of Allah, we eat but ar…
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Make ghusl for Jumuʿah
Ghusl on Friday is a stressed sunnah of cleanliness. The Prophet ﷺ said: “Ghusl on the day of J…
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Write your will
Keep your affairs in order and remember death often. The Prophet ﷺ said: “It is not right for a…
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Say the duʿā of distress
When distress presses on you, turn to Allah with the Prophet's words: “Lā ilāha illa-llāhu-l‑ʿa…
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Treat illness — and use honey
Seek healing; it is Sunnah. The Prophet ﷺ said: “For every disease there is a cure; when the cu…
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Seek refuge with Allah's perfect words
A nightly shield from every harm. The Prophet ﷺ said: whoever says three times in the evening,…
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Supplicate at the sighting of the new crescent
Greet each new month with duʿā. When the Prophet ﷺ saw the new crescent he would say: “Allāhumm…
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Begin with the right when putting on shoes
The Prophet ﷺ loved to begin with the right in all his affairs — ʿĀʾishah said he liked to star…
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Clear your nose with water on waking
On waking, sniff water into the nose and blow it out three times. The Prophet ﷺ said: “When one…
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Recite the three Quls morning and evening
Recite Sūrat al-Ikhlāṣ, al-Falaq and al-Nās three times each in the morning and the evening. Th…
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Give the road its rights
The Prophet ﷺ said: avoid sitting in the roads; but if you must, then give the road its rights…
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Be easy‑going in buying and selling
Generosity of manner in trade is Sunnah. The Prophet ﷺ said: “May Allah have mercy on a man who…
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Contribute to building a masjid
The Prophet ﷺ said: “Whoever builds a masjid for Allah, Allah builds for him the like of it in…
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Say Sayyid al‑Istighfār (the master supplication of forgiveness)
The Prophet ﷺ said whoever says it in the day with certainty and dies that day enters Paradise…
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Wear a pleasant scent, especially on Friday
The Prophet ﷺ loved good fragrance: “Made beloved to me of your world are women and perfume, an…
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Pray Ṣalāt al‑Ḍuḥā (the forenoon prayer)
A charity is due for every joint of the body each morning — and two rakʿah of Ḍuḥā suffice for…
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Tell your brother that you love him
Spread love openly. The Prophet ﷺ said: “When a man loves his brother, let him tell him that he…
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Seek the hour of answered duʿā on Friday
There is an hour on Friday when duʿā is answered. The Prophet ﷺ said of Friday: “In it is an ho…
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Say the travel duʿā when you set out
When you board any transport, remember Allah. ʿAlī described the Prophet ﷺ saying ‘Bismillāh’ a…
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Pray Qiyām al‑Layl (the night prayer)
The Prophet ﷺ never abandoned the night prayer. ʿĀʾishah said: “Do not leave qiyām al‑layl, for…
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Pray the funeral prayer and follow to burial
The Prophet ﷺ said: “Whoever attends a funeral until the prayer is offered has one qīrāṭ of rew…
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Walk briskly and with purpose
The Prophet ﷺ valued time and walked with energy. ʿAlī described his walk: “When he walked he l…
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Perform ghusl the way the Prophet ﷺ did
Learn the Sunnah of ghusl. ʿĀʾishah described it: he ﷺ would wash his hands, then wash his priv…
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Affirm your reliance on Allah morning and evening
The Prophet ﷺ taught this morning/evening munājāt: in the morning say “Allāhumma bika aṣbaḥnā w…
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Make abundant duʿā in sujūd
The servant is closest to his Lord in prostration — so ask much there. The Prophet ﷺ said: “The…
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Pick up food that falls
If a morsel of food falls, do not leave it. The Prophet ﷺ said: “When a morsel of any of you fa…
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Sponsor and care for an orphan
The Prophet ﷺ said: “I and the one who sponsors an orphan will be in Paradise like this,” and h…
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Fill the first ten days of Dhul‑Ḥijjah with good deeds
No days are more beloved to Allah for righteous deeds than the first ten of Dhul‑Ḥijjah. The Pr…
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Say much takbīr in the ten days of Dhul‑Ḥijjah
Allah said: “…that they may mention the name of Allah on known days.” (al-Ḥajj 22:28). Ibn ʿUma…
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Offer the ʿĪd sacrifice (udḥiyah)
If you have the means, offer a sacrifice on ʿĪd al‑Aḍḥā. The Prophet ﷺ said: “Whoever has the c…
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Ask Allah for pardon and well‑being (al‑ʿāfiyah)
After certainty of faith, nothing is better than well‑being. The Prophet ﷺ said: “Ask Allah for…
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Open your night prayer with the tahajjud duʿā
When the Prophet ﷺ rose for tahajjud he would begin: “Allāhumma laka-l‑ḥamdu anta nūru-s‑samāwā…
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Slaughter the sacrifice after the ʿĪd prayer
The udḥiyah is valid only after the ʿĪd prayer. The Prophet ﷺ said: “The first thing we do on t…
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Supplicate much on the Day of ʿArafah
The best supplication is that of the Day of ʿArafah. The Prophet ﷺ said: “The best duʿā is the…
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Fast the Day of ʿArafah
For those not performing Ḥajj, fasting ʿArafah expiates two years. The Prophet ﷺ said: “Fasting…
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Go out to the ʿĪd prayer with the whole family
Attend the ʿĪd prayer — men, women and children. The Prophet ﷺ commanded even the women, includ…
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Say the takbīr through the days of ʿArafah, Naḥr and Tashrīq
From Fajr of the Day of ʿArafah until ʿAṣr of the last day of Tashrīq, say the takbīr after eve…
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Greet children with salām
The Prophet ﷺ greeted even small children with salām. Anas said: he ﷺ passed by some boys and g…
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Seek Allah's help each morning and evening
Each morning and evening, seek Allah's aid and rely wholly on Him. The Prophet ﷺ told Fāṭimah t…
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Seek forgiveness for all the believers
Ask forgiveness for the believers — a good deed for each one. The Prophet ﷺ said: “Whoever seek…
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Let the beard grow (for men)
Letting the beard grow is a command of the Prophet ﷺ and part of the fiṭrah. He ﷺ said: “Trim t…
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Fill your day with Alḥamdulillāh
The best supplication is praise of Allah. The Prophet ﷺ said: “The best dhikr is ‘Lā ilāha illa…
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Be gentle with children — even during prayer
Caring for children does not interrupt the Sunnah. The Prophet ﷺ prayed while carrying his gran…
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Supplicate after the final tashahhud
Before the closing salām, make duʿā. The Prophet ﷺ taught that after the tashahhud and ṣalāh up…
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Lower your voice in the masjid
Keep your voice low in Allah's house. ʿUmar rebuked two men who raised their voices in the Prop…
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Fast in the month of Muḥarram
The best fasting after Ramaḍān is in Muḥarram. The Prophet ﷺ said: “The best fasting after Rama…
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Repeat the four words most beloved to Allah
The Prophet ﷺ said: “The most beloved words to Allah are four: SubḥānAllāh, wal‑ḥamdu lillāh, w…
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Open your night prayer with dhikr
When the Prophet ﷺ rose for qiyām he would say ‘Allāhu Akbar’ ten times, ‘Alḥamdulillāh’ ten, ‘…
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Restrain your anger
True strength is self‑control in anger. The Prophet ﷺ said: “The strong one is not the good wre…
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Wear white clothing
The Prophet ﷺ encouraged wearing white: “Wear white clothes, for they are among your best cloth…
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Fast the 9th of Muḥarram with the 10th
In his final year the Prophet ﷺ said: “If I live to next year, I will fast the ninth as well,”…
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Fast the Day of ʿĀshūrāʾ (10th of Muḥarram)
Fasting ʿĀshūrāʾ expiates the previous year. The Prophet ﷺ said: “Fasting the Day of ʿĀshūrāʾ —…
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Recite Āyat al‑Kursī before sleeping
For protection through the night, recite Āyat al‑Kursī before bed. The Prophet ﷺ told Abū Huray…
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Learn the Qur'an and teach it
The best of people are those who learn and teach the Qur'an. The Prophet ﷺ said: “The best of y…
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Convey the message — even a single verse
Share the good you know. The Prophet ﷺ said: “Convey from me, even a single verse.” (al-Bukhārī…
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Increase ṣalāh upon the Prophet ﷺ on Friday
The Prophet ﷺ said: “Increase ṣalāh upon me on Friday, for your ṣalāh is presented to me.” (Abū…
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Keep your gaze low in prayer
Fix your eyes on the place of prostration — a sign of khushūʿ. The Prophet ﷺ warned those who r…
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Seek treatment by cupping (ḥijāmah)
Cupping is a prophetic remedy. The Prophet ﷺ said: “If there is any good in your remedies, it i…
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Seek refuge from your self and from Shayṭān
Each morning and evening, seek refuge from the evil of your own soul and of Shayṭān. The Prophe…
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Seek forgiveness after the prayer
When you finish the prayer, seek forgiveness. The Prophet ﷺ would say “Astaghfirullāh” three ti…
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Bring joy to a Muslim
Among the most beloved deeds to Allah is gladdening a Muslim's heart. The Prophet ﷺ said: “The…
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Recite as‑Sajdah and al‑Insān at Jumuʿah Fajr
At Fajr on Friday, recite Sūrat as‑Sajdah and Sūrat al‑Insān. The Prophet ﷺ would recite in the…
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Make the Prophet's most frequent duʿā
The supplication the Prophet ﷺ said most was short and all‑encompassing. Anas said his most fre…
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Give a productive loan (manīḥah)
Lend something useful and take it back later — a great, easy charity. The Prophet ﷺ said: “Whoe…
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Say the protective Bismillāh morning and evening
The Prophet ﷺ said: whoever says three times each morning and evening — “Bismillāhi-lladhī lā y…
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Attend gatherings of dhikr
The Prophet ﷺ said angels seek out circles of remembrance and surround them with their wings; A…
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Glorify your Lord in rukūʿ
Magnify Allah in bowing. The Prophet ﷺ said: “As for the bowing, glorify your Lord in it.” (Mus…
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Relieve those burdened by hardship and debt
The Prophet ﷺ said: “Whoever relieves a Muslim of a hardship of this world, Allah will relieve…
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Repel the whisperer in prayer
ʿUthmān ibn Abi-l‑ʿĀṣ complained that Shayṭān came between him and his prayer. The Prophet ﷺ sa…
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Say the tasbīḥ before sleeping (33/33/34)
Before sleep, say SubḥānAllāh 33 times, Alḥamdulillāh 33, and Allāhu Akbar 34. The Prophet ﷺ ta…
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Love the Anṣār
Loving the Anṣār is a sign of true faith. The Prophet ﷺ said: “The Anṣār — none loves them but…
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Keep up personal grooming (the fiṭrah)
The Prophet ﷺ said: “Five are from the fiṭrah: circumcision, removing the pubic hair, plucking…
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Wake your family for the night prayer
The Prophet ﷺ said: “May Allah have mercy on a man who rises at night to pray and wakes his wif…
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Do not step over people at Jumuʿah
On Friday, do not climb over people's necks to reach the front. The Prophet ﷺ said to a man doi…
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Give food to your neighbours
Share food with those near you. The Prophet ﷺ advised Abū Dharr: “When you cook a broth, add mo…
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Affirm the fiṭrah of Islam each morning
Each morning, declare that you remain upon the pure fiṭrah. The Prophet ﷺ would say: “Aṣbaḥnā ʿ…
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Praise Allah on seeing someone afflicted
The Prophet ﷺ said: whoever sees one afflicted and says — “Alḥamdulillāhi-lladhī ʿāfānī mimmā-b…
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Do not say ‘if only’ (law)
The Prophet ﷺ said: “Be keen on what benefits you, seek Allah's help, and do not be helpless. I…
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Be gentle and kind to your spouse
The Prophet ﷺ said: “The best of you are the best to their families, and I am the best of you t…
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Prepare talbīnah for the sick and grieving
Talbīnah (a light barley broth) soothes the sick and the grieving. ʿĀʾishah reported the Prophe…
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Do not curse sinners — pray for their guidance
A man repeatedly brought for drinking was cursed by someone present: “May Allah curse him, how…
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Pray in clean footwear (an ease of the Sunnah)
The Prophet ﷺ prayed in his sandals when clean, and said: “Differ from the Jews, for they do no…
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What to do after a bad dream
A disturbing dream is from Shayṭān — do four things. The Prophet ﷺ taught: spit dryly to your l…
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Earn your living by your own work
Working for a lawful living is honoured. The Prophet ﷺ said: “No one ever eats food better than…
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Supplicate for other Muslims in their absence
Pray for your brothers when they are away — the angel prays the same for you. The Prophet ﷺ sai…
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Prostrate at a verse of prostration (sajdat al‑tilāwah)
When you recite or hear a verse of prostration, prostrate. The Prophet ﷺ said: when the son of…
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Listen silently to the Jumuʿah khuṭbah
The Prophet ﷺ said whoever makes wuḍūʾ well, comes to Jumuʿah, listens and stays silent, is for…
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Suppress the yawn
Hold back a yawn as much as you can. The Prophet ﷺ said: “Yawning is from Shayṭān; when one of…
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Seek forgiveness with tawḥīd
A short, powerful istighfār. The Prophet ﷺ said: “Whoever says ‘Astaghfirullāha-lladhī lā ilāha…
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Wait for the next prayer — it is ribāṭ
Waiting for the prayer is a guarding in Allah's cause. The Prophet ﷺ said: “Shall I not tell yo…
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Pray the night prayer sitting when you are tired
If standing is hard, pray qiyām sitting rather than leaving it. ʿĀʾishah said the Prophet ﷺ, wh…
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Follow the Sunnah posture of the hands in sujūd
In prostration, place your palms on the ground level with your shoulders, keep the fingers toge…
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Enjoy the foods the Prophet ﷺ loved (like gourd)
Anas said the Prophet ﷺ was brought food containing gourd (dubbāʾ), and he would seek out the g…
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Ask Allah to keep your heart firm
The Prophet ﷺ often said: “Yā Muqallib al‑qulūb, thabbit qalbī ʿalā dīnik.” When asked why, he…
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Ask for Paradise and refuge from the Fire
The Prophet ﷺ said: “Whoever asks Allah for Paradise three times, Paradise says: ‘O Allah, admi…
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Consult others before decisions (shūrā)
Allah commanded His Prophet ﷺ: “…and consult them in the matter.” (Āl ʿImrān 3:159), and the Pr…
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Adorn yourself with humility
The Prophet ﷺ said: “Charity does not decrease wealth; Allah increases the honour of one who fo…
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Give and receive sincere counsel (naṣīḥah)
The Prophet ﷺ said: “The religion is naṣīḥah.” We said: “To whom?” He said: “To Allah, His Book…
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Establish an ongoing charity (ṣadaqah jāriyah)
Set up charity that keeps rewarding you after death. The Prophet ﷺ said: “When a person dies, h…
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Honour the Companions of the Prophet ﷺ
Never revile the Ṣaḥābah. The Prophet ﷺ said: “Do not revile my Companions, for if one of you s…
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Follow Ḥajj with ʿUmrah
The Prophet ﷺ said: “Follow up between Ḥajj and ʿUmrah, for they remove poverty and sins as the…
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Leave what does not concern you
A mark of good Islam is minding your own affairs. The Prophet ﷺ said: “Part of a person's good…
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Let the first rain touch you
When rain first falls, expose part of your body to it. Anas said rain fell while they were with…
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Be kind to animals
Mercy to animals earns Allah's forgiveness. The Prophet ﷺ told of a man who gave water to a thi…
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Love the righteous
You will be with those you love. A man asked about the Hour; the Prophet ﷺ said: “What have you…
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Keep the two sunnah rakʿah of Fajr light
ʿĀʾishah said the Prophet ﷺ would make the two rakʿah before Fajr so light that she wondered wh…
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Marry — the way of the prophets
The Prophet ﷺ said: “O young people, whoever among you can marry, let him marry, for it lowers…
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Love the Prophet's household (Ahl al‑Bayt)
At Ghadīr Khumm the Prophet ﷺ said: “I leave among you two weighty things: the Book of Allah… a…
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Rejoice at your good deeds, grieve at your sins
A man asked: “What is faith?” The Prophet ﷺ said: “When your good deed pleases you and your bad…
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Establish a waqf (endowment)
ʿUmar acquired land at Khaybar and asked the Prophet ﷺ; he said: “If you wish, keep its source…
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Be resolute and certain in duʿā
The Prophet ﷺ said: “When one of you supplicates, let him be firm in the asking, and not say ‘O…
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Be gentle with yourself in worship
Do not overburden yourself. The Prophet ﷺ saw a man standing in the sun who had vowed to stand,…
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Pray in congregation
The Prophet ﷺ said: “The prayer in congregation is twenty‑seven degrees more excellent than the…
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Keep the secrets entrusted to you
The Prophet ﷺ said: “When a man says something then looks around, it is a trust (to be kept).”…
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Stay silent about others' faults
The Prophet ﷺ called out: “O you who believed with your tongues but faith has not entered your…
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Pardon those who wrong you
The Prophet ﷺ said: “Charity does not decrease wealth; Allah increases the honour of one who fo…
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Interact with the Qur'an as you recite
Ḥudhayfah prayed behind the Prophet ﷺ, who recited slowly: when he passed a verse of tasbīḥ he…
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Seek refuge from the punishment of the grave
The Prophet ﷺ would say: “Allāhumma innī aʿūdhu bika min ʿadhābi-l‑qabr, wa min ʿadhābi-n‑nār,…
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Supplicate when the wind blows strongly
Do not curse the wind — turn to Allah. The Prophet ﷺ would say: “Allāhumma innī asʾaluka khayra…
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Seek refuge from disbelief and poverty
The Prophet ﷺ would say: “Allāhumma innī aʿūdhu bika mina-l‑kufri wal‑faqr, wa aʿūdhu bika min…
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Expiate your oath and do what is better
If you swear an oath then see something better, do the better and expiate the oath. The Prophet…
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Shorten your worldly hopes
Do not sink into endless worldly expectations. The Prophet ﷺ took Ibn ʿUmar by the shoulder and…
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A woman's charity from her household
A woman is rewarded for giving from her home — even the family's food — without ruining it, wit…
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Supplicate for healing when ill
The Prophet ﷺ told a man in pain: “Put your hand where you feel pain, say ‘Bismillāh’ three tim…
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Wash your hands after eating
Clean your hands after meals, especially of any grease or food. The Prophet ﷺ said: “Whoever sl…
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Memorize ten verses of Sūrat al‑Kahf
Memorizing the first ten verses of al‑Kahf protects from the Dajjāl. The Prophet ﷺ said: “Whoev…
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Supplicate for the one who feeds you
When someone hosts or feeds you, pray for them. The Prophet ﷺ ate at Saʿd ibn ʿUbādah's and sai…
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Leave off arguing
Abandon needless argument, even when you are right. The Prophet ﷺ said: “I guarantee a house on…
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Memorize the Qur'an
Memorize what you can of the Qur'an — its bearer is honoured. The Prophet ﷺ said the Qur'an wil…
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Recite the Musabbiḥāt before sleep
The Prophet ﷺ would not sleep until he recited the ‘Musabbiḥāt’ (the sūrahs beginning with tasb…
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Follow a bad deed with a good one
Right after a wrong, do a good deed to erase it. The Prophet ﷺ said: “Fear Allah wherever you a…
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Intercede for the good of others
Use your standing to help people's needs. The Prophet ﷺ said: “Intercede (for good) and you wil…
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Love optimism and the good word (al‑fāl)
The Prophet ﷺ said: “There is no ʿadwā (contagion by itself) and no ṭiyarah (evil omen); and I…
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Accept invitations
Answer invitations, especially to a walīmah. The Prophet ﷺ said: “When one of you is invited to…
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Be content with what Allah gives
True richness is contentment of the heart. The Prophet ﷺ said: “Richness is not in abundance of…
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Conceal the faults of others (satr)
Cover people's faults and Allah will cover yours. The Prophet ﷺ said: “No servant conceals anot…
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Pray ʿIshāʾ and Fajr in congregation
The two hardest prayers on the hypocrites carry immense reward. The Prophet ﷺ said: “Whoever pr…
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Never strike or mistreat those who serve you
Ibn ʿUmar heard the Prophet ﷺ say: “Whoever slaps or strikes his servant, its expiation is to f…
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Do not beg or ask insistently
Keep your dignity and rely on Allah. The Prophet ﷺ said: “Do not be insistent in asking. By All…
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Reduce part of a debt owed to you
Ease those in debt. Jābir's father died owing money; the Prophet ﷺ negotiated with the creditor…
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Always think well of Allah
Three days before his death the Prophet ﷺ said: “Let none of you die except thinking well of Al…
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Console the bereaved
Comfort those struck by loss. The Prophet ﷺ said: “Whoever consoles one afflicted has the like…
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Designate a prayer place in your home
The Prophet ﷺ ordered that prayer spots be made in the dwellings and kept clean and perfumed. (…
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Keep young children indoors at nightfall
The Prophet ﷺ said: “When night falls (or evening comes), hold back your children, for the devi…
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Say takbīr going up and tasbīḥ going down
Match your dhikr to your motion. Travelling with the Prophet ﷺ, the Companions would say ‘Allāh…
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Prostrate to Allah abundantly
Increase your prostrations — they raise you and lead to the Prophet's company. He told Rabīʿah,…
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Enjoy wholesome foods like butter and dates
Ibn Bishr's family offered the Prophet ﷺ butter (zubd) and dates, “and he loved butter and date…
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Recite al‑Aʿlā and al‑Ghāshiyah at Jumuʿah
Nuʿmān ibn Bashīr said the Prophet ﷺ would recite in the two ʿĪds and in Jumuʿah “Sabbiḥ isma R…
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Perfect your wuḍūʾ (isbāgh al‑wuḍūʾ)
Complete your wuḍūʾ, reaching water to every part. The Prophet ﷺ said perfecting wuḍūʾ despite…
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Beautify your recitation of the Qur'an
The Prophet ﷺ said: “Allah does not listen to anything as He listens to a Prophet reciting the…
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Supplicate after the Fajr prayer
After Fajr, ask Allah for a blessed day. The Prophet ﷺ would say: “Allāhumma innī asʾaluka ʿilm…
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Feed and clothe those who serve you
The Prophet ﷺ said: “They (your servants/workers) are your brothers whom Allah has placed under…
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Pray the Sunnah after Jumuʿah
The Prophet ﷺ said: “When one of you has prayed Jumuʿah, let him pray four rakʿah after it.” (M…
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Keep company with the righteous
Choose your friends carefully — you take on their ways. The Prophet ﷺ said: “A man is upon the…
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Recite Sūrat al‑ʿAṣr when parting
When two believers were about to part, they would recite Sūrat al‑ʿAṣr to each other. Two Compa…
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Help keep the masjid clean
Cleaning the masjid honours Allah's houses. The Prophet ﷺ ordered masjids be built in the neigh…
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Marry for religion and character
Choose a spouse above all for religion. The Prophet ﷺ said: “A woman is married for four: her w…
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Pray your voluntary prayers at home
The Prophet ﷺ said: “Pray, O people, in your homes, for the best prayer of a man is in his home…
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Give your name at the door
When someone asks “Who is it?”, state your name — do not merely say “Me.” Jābir knocked on the…
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Make things easy, not hard
The Prophet ﷺ said: “Make things easy and do not make them hard; give glad tidings and do not r…
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Ask the people of knowledge
When you don't know a ruling, ask scholars — do not guess. Allah says: “Ask the people of knowl…
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Give salām when you leave a gathering
The Prophet ﷺ said: “When one of you reaches a gathering, let him give salām; and when he wishe…
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Seek forgiveness before dawn (al‑asḥār)
Allah praised “those who seek forgiveness before dawn.” (Āl ʿImrān 3:17). In the last third of…
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Dress well for Jumuʿah
Set aside clean, good clothes for Friday other than your work clothes. The Prophet ﷺ said: “Wha…
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Turn away from the foolish
When the ignorant provoke you, keep your dignity. Allah commanded His Prophet ﷺ: “Take to pardo…
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Accept a suitor of good religion
When a man of good religion and character proposes for your daughter or ward, accept him. The P…
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Do not over‑lecture — space out admonition
Do not weary people with constant lecturing. Ibn Masʿūd reminded the people once a week; asked…
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Do not transgress in supplication
Keep your duʿā simple and sincere. The Prophet ﷺ heard his son make an elaborate supplication a…
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Work to free captives and prisoners
The Prophet ﷺ said: “Free the captive, feed the hungry, and visit the sick.” (al-Bukhārī). Toda…
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Say the tahlīl ten times after Fajr and Maghrib
The Prophet ﷺ said: whoever says after Fajr, before speaking, ten times — “Lā ilāha illa-llāhu…
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Never seek a cure through the forbidden
The Prophet ﷺ forbade treating illness with the impure or forbidden (al‑khabīth). (Abū Dāwūd &…
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Seek permission before entering
Seek permission up to three times; if there is no answer, leave. The Prophet ﷺ said: “Seeking p…
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Encourage with Paradise and warn of the Fire
Motivate yourself and others toward good with the reward of Paradise and the warning of the Fir…
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Do not recite with the imam in loud prayers
In the loud prayers, listen silently to the imam's recitation — do not recite aloud with him. T…
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Say the duʿā of light in your night prayer
When you pray at night, ask Allah to fill you with light. The Prophet ﷺ would say: “Allāhumma-j…
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Pray toward a sutrah (barrier)
Pray toward a sutrah — a wall, pillar, chair or the like — and keep close to it so no one passe…
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Have lunch and rest after Jumuʿah
The Companions came early to Jumuʿah, so they delayed lunch and the midday nap until after it.…
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Prefer others over yourself (īthār)
Allah praised the Anṣār: “They give preference over themselves, even though they are in need.”…
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Seek refuge from shirk — even the hidden kind
Abū Bakr asked how to be saved from shirk, which is “more hidden than the crawling of an ant.”…
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Give glad tidings and never despair
Keep hope in Allah's relief and encourage others with it. Allah says: “Do not despair of the re…
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Keep your tongue moist with the remembrance of Allah
A man said: “O Messenger of Allah, the laws of Islam have become many for me; tell me something…
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Remember Allah when you wake in the night
If you stir at night, your duʿā then is answered. The Prophet ﷺ said: whoever wakes in the nigh…
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Keep the Friday khuṭbah short
The Prophet ﷺ said: “Prolonging the prayer and shortening the sermon of a man is a sign of his…
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Say ‘SubḥānAllāh’ at what amazes you
When something wondrous strikes you, glorify Allah. Once Abū Hurayrah avoided the Prophet ﷺ thi…
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Do not over‑praise people to their faces
The Prophet ﷺ said to one who lavishly praised another: “Woe to you, you have cut your companio…
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Count your spending on family as charity
The Prophet ﷺ said: “When a man spends on his family, seeking reward, it is charity for him.” (…
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Rejoice on the day of Jumuʿah
Treat Friday as a weekly ʿīd and rejoice in it. The Companions felt its distinction and would p…
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Act with calm deliberation (anāh)
Do not rush. The Prophet ﷺ said: “Deliberateness is from Allah, and haste is from Shayṭān.” (Ti…
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Teach and remind through stories
A good story plants meaning gently, without argument. Allah says: “So relate the stories, that…
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Supplicate with Allah's Greatest Name
The Prophet ﷺ heard a man say: “Allāhumma innī asʾaluka bi‑anna laka-l‑ḥamd, lā ilāha illā ant,…
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Do not whisper and exclude a third
When three are together, two must not converse privately, leaving the third out. The Prophet ﷺ…
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Be gentle (rifq) in all matters
Allah loves gentleness. The Prophet ﷺ said: “Gentleness is not in anything but it beautifies it…
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Ask Allah's help to worship Him well (the Muʿādh duʿā)
The Prophet ﷺ took Muʿādh's hand and said: “O Muʿādh, by Allah I love you — so do not fail to s…
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Pause briefly as the imam (in prayer)
Abū Hurayrah noticed the Prophet ﷺ paused between the takbīr and the recitation, and learned he…
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Enjoy a cool, sweet drink
It is Sunnah to enjoy pleasant, cool drink. ʿĀʾishah said: “The most beloved drink to the Messe…
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Disclose any defect when you sell
Honesty in trade is Sunnah. The Prophet ﷺ found wet grain hidden beneath a heap of food and sai…
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Never lie about a dream
The Prophet ﷺ said: “Among the worst of lies is that a man claims his eyes saw (in a dream) wha…
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Remember death often
Recalling death awakens the heart. The Prophet ﷺ said: “Remember often the destroyer of pleasur…
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Ask Allah by your righteous deeds in hardship
In distress, mention a sincere good deed and ask Allah to relieve you by it. The Prophet ﷺ told…
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Rely truly upon Allah (tawakkul)
Take the means, then trust Allah. Leaving home the Prophet ﷺ would say: “Bismillāh, tawakkaltu…
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Beautify yourself for your spouse
Ibn ʿAbbās said: “I like to adorn myself for my wife as I like her to adorn herself for me, for…
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Listen to the Qur'an
Listening to the Qur'an is beloved, not only reciting it. The Prophet ﷺ told Ibn Masʿūd: “Recit…
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Say ‘ḤasbunAllāhu wa niʿma-l‑Wakīl’
In every distress, say ‘Ḥasbunallāhu wa niʿma-l‑Wakīl’ (Allah is enough for us, the best Dispos…
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Say the duʿā of fear
When you fear a person or enemy, turn to Allah. The Prophet ﷺ, when he feared a people, would s…
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Adorn yourself with modesty (ḥayāʾ)
Modesty is a branch of faith and brings only good. The Prophet ﷺ was “more shy than a virgin in…
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Supplicate for the deceased Muslims
Pray for those who have died — it reaches them. The Prophet ﷺ would go to al‑Baqīʿ and say: “Pe…
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Shorten the prayer while travelling
Shorten the four‑rakʿah prayers to two on a journey — a charity from Allah. ʿUmar wondered why…
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Fast much of Shaʿbān
ʿĀʾishah said: “The Messenger of Allah ﷺ did not fast in any month more than in Shaʿbān; he wou…
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Choose good names
A good name leaves a good impression. The Prophet ﷺ said: “The most beloved of your names to Al…
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Say the comprehensive duʿā
The Prophet ﷺ taught ʿĀʾishah an all‑encompassing supplication: “Allāhumma innī asʾaluka mina-l…
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A good word is charity
Kind speech is a rewarded charity. The Prophet ﷺ said: “A good word is charity.” (al-Bukhārī).…
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Fast the fast of Dāwūd
The most beloved fasting to Allah is fasting alternate days. The Prophet ﷺ told ʿAbdullāh ibn ʿ…
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Perform ʿUmrah in Ramaḍān
ʿUmrah in Ramaḍān equals a Ḥajj in reward. The Prophet ﷺ asked an Anṣārī woman what kept her fr…
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Seek refuge from Allah's punishment before sleep
When the Prophet ﷺ wished to sleep, he would put his right hand under his cheek and say: “Allāh…
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Do not shut people's needs out
Anyone in a position of responsibility must keep his door open to people. The Prophet ﷺ said: “…
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Call yourself to account each day
Hold yourself to account before you are held to account. The Prophet ﷺ said: “The wise one is h…
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Make up a missed night prayer
If you miss your night prayer, make it up in the day. When the Prophet ﷺ missed his night praye…
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Plant and cultivate
Planting is an ongoing charity. The Prophet ﷺ said: “No Muslim plants a tree or sows a crop, an…
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Recite Sūrat al‑Ikhlāṣ every day
Sūrat al‑Ikhlāṣ equals a third of the Qur'an. The Prophet ﷺ asked: “Is any of you unable to rec…
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Keep strong odours away from the masjid
If you have eaten garlic or onion, or carry a bad odour, keep away from the masjid until it goe…
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Say the supplication for travel
When you set out, ask Allah for righteousness and ease. The Prophet ﷺ would say: “Allāhumma inn…
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Do not criticize food
Never find fault with food. The Prophet ﷺ “never criticized any food at all: if he liked it he…
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Say the duʿā of qunūt in Witr
In the Witr prayer, say the qunūt. The Prophet ﷺ taught al‑Ḥasan: “Allāhumma-hdinī fīman hadayt…
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Let your limbs fast, not just your stomach
Fasting is not only from food and drink — guard your tongue, eyes and limbs. The Prophet ﷺ said…
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Welcome Ramaḍān with glad tidings
Honour the coming of Ramaḍān and give one another good news of it. The Prophet ﷺ told his Compa…
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📍 Courtice
Muslim Marriage Officiant in Courtice, Ontario — Nikah Services
Looking for a Muslim marriage officiant in Courtice? Imam Gomaa Mahdi performs Nikah and legally-recognized ma...
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📍 Oshawa
Nikah Services in Oshawa & Durham Region
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📍 Bowmanville
Islamic Marriage (Nikah) in Bowmanville & Clarington
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📍 Whitby
Muslim Wedding Officiant in Whitby, Ontario
A Muslim wedding officiant serving Whitby — Nikah and legal marriage by a registered Ontario officiant.
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📍 Ajax & Pickering
Nikah Ceremony in Ajax & Pickering
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📍 Scarborough
Islamic Marriage Services in Scarborough & East Toronto
Nikah and Muslim marriage services for Scarborough and Toronto's east end, by a registered Ontario officiant i...
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📍 Port Perry & North Durham
Nikah in Port Perry, Uxbridge & North Durham
Muslim Nikah services for Port Perry, Uxbridge, Scugog and north Durham, by a registered Ontario marriage offi...
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📍 Durham Region
Muslim Marriage Officiant Serving Durham Region
One registered Ontario officiant for Nikah and Muslim weddings across Durham Region — Courtice, Oshawa, Whitby...
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📍 Clarington
Nikah Officiant in Clarington, Ontario
A registered Nikah officiant serving Clarington — Bowmanville, Courtice and Newcastle. Imam Gomaa Mahdi perfor...
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📍 Newcastle
Nikah Officiant in Newcastle, Ontario
Registered Nikah officiant for Newcastle, Ontario and east Clarington. Imam Gomaa Mahdi performs Nikah and leg...
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📍 Toronto & GTA
Muslim Marriage Officiant in Toronto & the GTA
A registered Muslim marriage officiant for Toronto and the GTA. Imam Gomaa Mahdi performs Nikah and legal marr...
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📍 Markham
Nikah Officiant in Markham & North GTA
Registered Nikah officiant serving Markham and the north GTA. Imam Gomaa Mahdi performs Nikah and legal marria...
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📍 Scarborough
Nikah Officiant in Scarborough & East Toronto
Registered Nikah officiant for Scarborough and east Toronto. Imam Gomaa Mahdi performs Nikah and legal marriag...
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Beautiful Names of Allah (1)

The 99 Names — Where to Begin
An introduction to Allah's beautiful names, with a few to learn first.
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Adaab of Jumuʿah Salah (1)

Etiquettes of Jumuʿah (Friday Prayer)
How to honour the best day of the week.
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Daily Sunnah Prayer (1)

The 12 Sunnah Rakʿahs (Rawātib)
The confirmed sunnah prayers around the five daily salah.
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Duha Prayer (1)

The Duḥā (Forenoon) Prayer
A short prayer of gratitude with great reward.
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Nikah & Marriage Guides (12)

How to Get Married Islamically in Ontario: A Step-by-Step Guide
A clear step-by-step guide to getting married Islamically in Ontario — from the marriage licence to the Nikah...
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Nikah vs. Legal Marriage in Ontario: What's the Difference?
Understand the difference between a religious Nikah and a legal marriage in Ontario — and how to make sure you...
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Marriage Licence in Ontario + Islamic Nikah: The Complete Guide
How to get your Ontario marriage licence and combine it with your Islamic Nikah — costs, ID, validity and next...
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What Documents Do You Need for a Nikah in Ontario?
A simple checklist of the documents and information you need for a Nikah and legal marriage in Ontario.
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Do You Need Witnesses for a Nikah? Islamic & Ontario Rules
How many witnesses does a Nikah need in Islam, and what does Ontario law require? Here is what to know.
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The Meaning and Conditions of a Valid Nikah in Islam
What makes a Nikah valid in Islam? Learn the pillars and conditions — consent, offer and acceptance, witnesses...
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Mahr (Dowry) in Islam: Meaning, Amount & Examples
What is Mahr, how much should it be, and when is it paid? A practical guide to the Islamic dowry for couples i...
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Writing an Islamic Marriage Contract (Nikah Nama)
What goes into an Islamic marriage contract, what conditions you can include, and how it works alongside Ontar...
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Can a Nikah Be Done Without a Wali (Guardian)?
The role of the wali in a Nikah, differences of opinion among scholars, and what to do if a guardian is unavai...
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Converting to Islam Before Marriage: Nikah for Reverts
How the shahadah and Nikah work for new Muslims (reverts), and how we support couples through the process in O...
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Interfaith & Convert Marriages: Islamic Guidance in Canada
Islamic guidance on interfaith marriage situations in Canada, and how a registered officiant can help couples...
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Planning a Simple, Sunnah Wedding on a Budget in Ontario
How to plan a blessed, budget-friendly wedding that follows the Sunnah — from a simple Nikah to a modest walim...
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Book a Nikah Officiant (5)

Book a Nikah Officiant in Ontario — Weekend & Last-Minute Available
Book Imam Gomaa Mahdi, a registered Ontario marriage officiant, for your Nikah — weekend and last-minute cerem...
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Affordable Nikah Officiant in Ontario
Looking for an affordable Nikah officiant in Ontario? Imam Gomaa Mahdi offers simple, Sunnah-centred Nikah + l...
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Mobile Nikah Officiant Who Travels to You — Home, Backyard or Venue
A mobile Nikah officiant who travels to your home, backyard or wedding venue anywhere in Durham Region, Toront...
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Bilingual Arabic & English Nikah Officiant in Ontario
A bilingual Arabic and English Nikah officiant in Ontario. Imam Gomaa Mahdi performs clear, inclusive ceremoni...
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Premarital Counselling & Nikah in Ontario
Premarital counselling and Nikah in Ontario with Imam Gomaa Mahdi. Begin marriage with understanding of rights...
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