Thursday, March 25, 2010

DUA'A

TERI azmaton se hoon be-khabr

ye meri nazar ka qasur hai......

 

TERI rah guzar main qadam qadam

kahain arsh hai kahin noor hai....

 

ye baja hai MALIK-E DO JAHAN

meri bandagi main qasoor hai...

 

ye khata hai meri khata mager

TERA naam bhi to GHAFOOR hai

 

ye bata TUJH se miloon kahan

mujhe TUJH se milna zaror hai

 

kahin dil ki shart na dalna..

abhi dil gunahon se choor hai

 

TU bakhsh de mere sub gunah

TU REHMAN hai to GHAFOOR hai...


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MISWAK...Extremely beneficial

MISWAK...Extremely beneficial.

THE IMPORTANCE OF THE MISWAAK IN ISLAM

Islam has accorded an elevated status to the Miswaak. Its importance has been stressed in many Ahadith of our Holy Nabi (Sallallahu Alayhi Wasallam). The statements and examples of the Sahaba and the Ulama of Islam regarding this practice bear testimony in abundance of the significance of the Miswaak.

Ibn Umar (R) narrates that the Messenger of Allah (Sallallahu Alayhi Wasallam) said:

'Make a regular practice of the Miswaak, for verily, it is healthy for the mouth and it is a Pleasure for the Creator (i.e. Allah is pleased with the Muslim who uses the Miswaak)'."
(BUKHARI)

It is clear from this Hadith that two types of benefits accrue from the use of the Miswaak. These could be categorised as follows:

(1) UKHRAWI or Benefits which relate to the Hereafter;
(2) DUNYAWI or Benefits which relate to this worldly life.

The Ukhrawi category comprises the various Sawaabs (Rewards) which the Servant of Allah will obtain in the Hereafter for using the Miswaak. The Dunyawi category comprises the immediate benefits or advantages accruing to the physical human body by the constant use of the Miswaak.

The prime motive of the true Believer in his use of the Miswaak is his desire to obtain the first category of Benefits, i.e. Ukhrawi, the obtainal of the second category being a necessary corollary. This is so, since the only factor which governs the motive and intention of the Believer in his Ibaadat (Worship) is the Pleasure of Allah, our Creator, Nourisher and Sustainer. Hadhrat Ali (R), the fourth Khalif of Islam said:

"Make the Miswaak (i.e. its use) incumbent upon you, and be constant in this practice because Allah's Pleasure is in it and it increases the Reward of Salat from ninety-nine times to four hundred times."
(BUKHARI)



Hadith:

Hadhrat Shah Waliullah (R) relates the following

"The Messenger of Allah (Sallallahu Alayhi Wasallam) said:

'I was commanded to use the Miswaak to such an extent that I thought the Miswaak would be made obligatory'."
(AHMAD and TIBRANI)

Ibn Abbas (R) narrates the following Hadith:
Although the use of the Miswaak was not made Fardh (compulsory) upon the Ummah, nevertheless its use was Fardh upon our Nabi (Sallallahu Alayhi Wasallam). This is borne out by the following Hadith:

"Aisha (R) narrates that Rasulullah (Sallallahu Alayhi Wasallam): said:

'These (practices), viz., Miswaak, Witr Salaat and Tahajjud Salaat, are Sunnat for you and Fardh for me'."

Hadhrat Abu Hurairah (R) narrates:

"The Messenger of Allah (Sallallahu Alayhi Wasallam) would use the Miswaak (regularly) prior to sleeping and after rising from sleep."
(MUNTAKHAB)

Imam Ghazali (R), in his Ihya-ul-Uloom, has enum, erated ten Aadaab (Respects or duties) of sleep. The very first of these being purity and the use of the Miswaak (before sleeping).


Shaikh Abu Hamid (R) has said likewise in his Kitaab known as RAUNAQ.

Hadhrat Ibn Umar (R) says that many a time Rasulullah used the Miswaak as much as four times in a single night. Hadhrat Aishah (R) narrates:

"Verily, the Messenger of Allah (Sallallahu Alayhi Wasallam) would use the Miswaak before making Wudhu (ablutions) whenever he arose from sleep, whether it be during the night or during the day."
(ABU DAWOOD)

Similar Ahadith have been narrated by Imam Ahmad (R) and Abu Yatlaa (R). Imam Ghazali (R] has mentioned in his Ihya-ul-Uloom that a person before sleeping at night should keep his water and Miswaak ready and close at hand. As soon as he wakes from sleep during the night he should immediately use the water and the Miswaak, and engage in the remembrance of Allah. Hadhrat Ibn Abbas (R) states:

"The Messenger of Allah (Sallallahu Alayhi Wasallam): would use the Miswaak at night time (i.e. Tahajjud time) after every two Rakaats Salaat he (Sallallahu Alayhi Wasallam) performed."
(IBN MAJAH)

MISWAAK UPON ENTERING HOME

"Shuraih (R) narrates that he asked Aisha (R): 'What was the first thing Rasulullah (Sallallahu Alayhi Wasallam) did upon entering the house?'

Aisha (R) replied: 'Rasulullah (Sallallahu Alayhi Wasallam) would use the Miswaak'."(MUSLIM)


MISWAAK UPON LEAVING HOME

"Whenever Rasulullah (Sallallahu Alayhi Wasallam) left the house he would use the Miswaak."
(KASHFUL GHUMMAH)


MISWAAK BEFORE AND AFTER MEALS

"Abu Hurairah (R) said:

"I have used the Miswaak before sleeping, after rising, before eating and after eating, ever since I heard the Nabi (Sallallahu Alayhi Wasallam) advising so'."
(AHMAD)

MISWAAK BEFORE RECITING THE HOLY QUR'AAN

"Hadhrat Ali (R) said:

'Verily, your mouths are the pathways of the Qur'aan (i.e. you recite with your mouth), therefore cleanse your mouth with the Miswaak thoroughly'."
(IBN MAJAH)

"The use of the Miswaak has greater emphasis when one intends to perform Salaat, Wudhu and reciting the Qur'aan."
(BUNAYAH)

MISWAAK ON FRIDAYS

"Ibn Sabaaq (R) narrates that Rasulullah (Sallallahu Alayhi Wasallam) said on one Friday:

'O Gathering of Muslims, Allah has made this Day (Friday) a Day of Eid for Muslims, therefore, bathe (on this day), use perfume and regard the use of the Miswaak (on this day) as an obligation upon you'."
(MUATTA IMAM MUHAMMAD)

'Suhail Bin Hanief states that Rasulullah (Sallallahu Alayhi Wasallam) said that to bathe and use the Miswaak on Fridays are of the Hugooq (Rights or Duties) of Friday."

MISWAAK DURING FASTING

"Aamir Bin Rabiyah (R) narrates:

'I have seen Rasulullah (Sallallahu Alayhi Wasallam) using the Miswaak many a time while fasting'."
(IBN MAJAH)

In another Hadith our Nabi (Sallallahu Alayhi Wasallam) said that one of the best characteristics of a fasting person is his use of the Miswaak.

The majority of the Ulama have opined that it is Sunnat to use the Miswaak while fasting. It is recorded in Fataawa Siraajiah that a fasting person may use a dry or a moist (i.e. fresh, green) Miswaak.


It is recorded in many Ahadith that the Messenger of Allah (Sallallahu Alayhi Wasallam) and his Sahaba were in the habit of having their Miswaaks on their persons while on a journey or during battles. In the Kitaab, Kashful Ghummah it is mentioned that during battle the Companions of Rasulullah (Sallallahu Alayhi Wasallam) would store their Miswaaks in the scabbards of their swords for use at the time of Salaat.

Allamah Sha'rani (R) states in Kashful Ghummah that the Messenger of Allah (Sallallahu Alayhi Wasallam) said:

"Whoever spurns or rejects the Miswaak is not of us (Muslims)."

Hadhrat Ibn Mubarak (R) said:

"If the inhabitants of a city spurn and reject the use of the Miswaak, the Ruler should wage battle against them like he would wage war against the renegades or murtad-deen."
(KHAANIYAH)


The revival of the practice of using the Miswaak instead of the various substitutes is of utmost importance to Muslims. In times such as the present age when we are confronted and surrounded by the satanic forces of irreligiosity, materialism, atheism, vice and immorality, it is of greater importance that Muslims strive most ardently to re-instate the practices or the Sunnah of our beloved Nabi it;. And, of these is the Miswaak. Substitutes, e.g. toothpowders, brushes, etc., should only be resorted to in the event of the non-availability of the Miswaak. To revive a "lost" or a forgotten Sunnah of our Nabi it:—a Sunnah which the followers of Islam have murdered—carries a great and mighty Thawaab (Reward). In this regard our Nabi (Sallallahu Alayhi Wasallam) said:

"He who holds on firmly to my Sunnah at a time when my Ummah are (grovelling) in corruption will receive a reward of a hundred martyrs."

And, indeed the MISWAAK IS A GREAT SUNNAH.

THE SAHABAS (COMPANIONS) AND THE MISWAAK

The Sahabas (R) who were the best and the noblest examples and teachers of the Sunnah of our Nabi (Sallallahu Alayhi Wasallam) viewed the Miswaak in a very serious light and regarded it as a practice of supreme holiness. Their constant use of the Miswaak, their continuous exhortations to use the Miswaak and their warnings to those who neglect the Miswaak are ample evidence of the nobility and the importance attached to this practice of using the Miswaak.



Ibn Abbas, Ali and Ataa (R) said:

Ataa (R) said:

"Regard the Miswaak as an obligation on you, and do not be neglectful of it. Be constant in using it, for verily, in it lies the Pleasure of Allah, The Merciful, and in it is greater reward for Salaat . . ."



Hassaan Bin Atiyyah (R) said:
"Miswaak is half of Imaan, and Wudhu is half of Imaan."

(SHARHU IHYA-UL-ULOOM)

Abdul Aziz Abu Dawood (R) said:

"Two things of a Muslim are among the best of practices—

(1) Performing Tahajjud Salaat, and

(2) Constancy in the use of the Miswaak."

THE ULAMA AND MISWAAK

Hadhrat Shaukani (R) said:

"Miswaak is one of the Laws of Shariah. And, this fact is as clear as daylight. This has been conceded by the peoples of the world."

( NAILIL AUTAAR)



Hadhrat Sha'rani (R) said:

"A pledge has been taken from us on behalf of Rasulullah (Sallallahu Alayhi Wasallam) that we be steadfast in the use of the Miswaak at the time of making Wudhu. Should any of us be forgetful then he should tie the Miswaak with a string and hang it around his neck or keep it in his turban (so that it will be at hand when making Wudhu). The general public has broken this pledge . . . It (constancy in the use of the Miswaak) is indicative of the strength of one's Imaan and the degree of respect one has for the Laws of Allah and His Rasool (Sallallahu Alayhi Wasallam). The Messenger of Allah (Sallallahu Alayhi Wasallam) emphasised the use of the Miswaak. And, Rasulullah (Sallallahu Alayhi Wasallam) was not satisfied merely with issuing an order once, but repeatedly exhorted his followers (regarding its use).



Shaikh Muhammad (R) said:

"Verily, over a hundred Hadith have been narrated regarding the significance of the Miswaak. Therefore, it is a great astonishment to behold that so many among mankind as well as among the learned neglect such an important practice which has been emphasized to such an extent. This is a great loss."
(SUBL)

AADAAB OR RESPECTS TO BE OBSERVED REGARDING THE MISWAAK

The majority of the Ulama hold the view that the use of the Miswaak is not Fardh (compulsory). Howeyer, despite it not being decreed Fardh by the Shariah, it is of utmost importance. It is likewise essential that all the Aadaab pertaining to the Miswaak be observed. Neglect of the Aadaab is a sign of spiritual indolence and weakness of Imaan. In order to achieve the Sawaub of a particular practice in full measure it is necessary that the Aadaab relating to the practice be observed. If neglect is shown towards the Aadanb, the final result will be the neglect of that very practice. In the Kituab, Ta'leemul Muta-allim the following is stated:

"He who becomes neglectful about the Aadaab is deprived of the Sunnats; and he who becomes neglectful of the Sunnats is deprived of the Faraa-idh (compulsory acts); and he who becomes neglectful of the Faraaidh is deprived of the Hereafter."

(TA'LEEMUL MUTA-ALLIM)

Faqih Abu Laith Samarqandi (R) states:

"As long as the Servant of Allah safeguards the Aadaab Satan does not attempt to assault him (i.e. mislead him). However, when he neglects the Aadaab Satan makes advances into the Sunnats (i.e. misleads the Servant from the Sunnats). Thereafter follows Satan's assault on the faraa-idh (compulsory duties). This is followed by Satan's assault on Ikhlaas (sincerity), and finally on Yaqeen (Faith). Hence, it is necessary for a
person to protect the Aadaab of all his affairs and actions, e g. the Aadaab of selling and the Aadaab of Wudhu, Salaat, buying, etc.
(BUSTAANUL AARIFEEN)


TYPES OF MISWAAKS

It is permissible to take for a Miswaak all types of tree twigs provided these are not harmful or poisonous. It is forbidden to use a Miswaak from a poisonous tree. Miswaaks from the following trees are not permissible:

(1) Pomegranate
(2) Bamboo
(3) Raihaan
(4) Chambelie

Rasulullah (Sallallahu Alayhi Wasallam) FORBADE THE USE OF Raihaan as Miswaak because it causes the sickness, Juz-zaam

The following are the types of Miswaak are recommended:

(1) Peelo tree
(2) Zaitoon or Olive tree
(3) Bitam or
(4) Any bitter tree
(5) Walnut tree

Miswaak of the Peelo Tree

"And, the best of Miswaaks is the Peelo, then the Olive."

(KABIRI)

The best type of Miswaak is that which is taken from the Peelo tree. In the Kitaab, Ta-heelul Manaa-fi' it is mentioned that the miswaak of the Peelo tree is excellent for obtaining the glow or glitter of the teeth.

Our Nabi (Sallallahu Alayhi Wasallam) also praised and recommended the Peelo tree for Miswaak purposes. Besides recommending the Peelo tree, Rasulullah (Sallallahu Alayhi Wasallam) as well as the Sahaabas (R) used Miswaaks of this tree. Ibn Sa'd (R) narrates that Abu Khabrah (R) said:

"Nabi (Sallallahu Alayhi Wasallam) presented me with a Miswaak of the Peelo tree, and he (Sallallahu Alayhi Wasallam) said:

'Use the Miswaak of the Peelo tree'."

Ibn Masood (R) said:

"I always kept a stock of Peelo Miswaaks for Rasulullah (Sallallahu Alayhi Wasallam)"

In the Kitaab, Mawaahib, it is stated that the Companions of Imam Shafi (R) have recorded Concensus of Opinion among them on the fact that the use of the Peelo Miswaak is Mustahab (i.e. an Islamic practice which carries much Sawaab (Reward) if upheld, and in the event of not fulfilling it no punishment will be meted out).

Miswaak of the Olive Tree

Rasullulah (Sallallahu Alayhi Wasallam) has spoken highly of the Miswaak of this tree as well. The following Hadith brings out the significance of the Olive tree Miswaak:

"Use the Miswaak of the Olive tree. It is the Miswaak of a Mubarak (auspicious or gracious) tree. It purifies and makes wholesome the mouth. It removes the yellowishness of the teeth. It is my (i.e. Rasulullah's (Sallallahu Alayhi Wasallam)) Miswaak and the Miswaak of the Ambiyaa (Prophets) who came before me."

(MUNTAKHAB)

Miswaak of the Bitam Tree

In another Hadith it is stated that in the absence of the Peelo tree the Olive tree should be used, and in the absence of the Olive Miswaak, the Bitam tree Miswaak should be used.

(MUNTAKHAB)

Miswaak of some bitter tree

If none of the three abovementioned types of Miswaak is available, a Miswaak of any bitter tree should be used

(KUHASTANI)

" . . Thereafter it is Mustahab to use a Miswaak of a bitter tree because the Miswaak of a bitter tree removes odor of the mouth to a greater extent."

(KABIRI)

In Alamgiri it is stated that the Miswaak of a bitter tree makes the mouth wholesome, strengthens the teeth and the gums.

Mlswask of the Walnut Tree

Mistwaak of the Walnut tree has been recommended in the Kitaab, Taise.

NIYYAT OR INTENTION OF USING THE MISWAAK

"Niyyat of using the Miswaak should be made prior to its use."

(SHARE MINHAAJ)

The following duaa should also be recited at the time of using the Miswaak:

Recite this Prayer before using the Miswaak

Translation: "O Allah, Purify my mouth: Enlighten my heart: Purify my body; And make my body unlawful to the Fire."

(BUNAYAH)

ADVANTAGES AND BENEFITS OF THE MISWAAK

(1) Eliminates bad odour and improves the sense of taste

Allamah Ibn Daqiq (R) says: "The wisdom underlying the use of the Miswaak after rising from sleep is that during sleep bad vapours rise from the stomach towards the mouth. This causes bad odour in the mouth as well as a change in the sense of taste. Use of the Miswaak eliminates the bad odor and rectifies the change which occurred in the taste."

(NALE WA TA'LEEQ)

(2) Sharpens the Memory


Hadhrat Ali (R) said that "Miswaak sharpens the memory.

(3) Sharpens the Intelligence

"Four things increase the Intelligence—
(i) Shunning of nonsensical talks
(ii) Use of the Miswaak
(iii) Sitting in the company of the pious, and
(iv) Sitting in the company of the Ulama."
(TIBBE NABAWI)

(4) Eliminates Slime

Hadhrat Ali (R) said that "Miswaak removes slime."

(IHYA-UL-ULOOM)

(5) A Cure for Illness

Hadhrat Aisha (R) said that "Miswaak (its constant use) is a cure for all illness excepting Death."
(REPORTED BY DAILAMI IN FIRDAUS)

(6) Miswaak creates fragrance in the mouth.
(7) Miswaak strengthens the gums.
(8) Miswaak prevents tooth decay.
(9) Miswaak prevents further increase of decay which has already set in the teeth.
(10) Miswaak is a cure for headaches.
(11) Miswaak assists in eliminating toothaches.
(12) Miswaak creates lustre (Noor) on the face of the one who continually uses it.
(13) Miswaak causes the teeth to glow.
(14) Miswaak removes the yellowishness of the teeth.
(15) Miswaak strengthens the eye-sight.
(16) Miswaak is beneficial for the health of the entire body.
(17) Miswaak assists in the process of Digestion.
(18) Miswaak is a cure for a certain mouth disease known as Qilaa'- This is stated in Hujjatul Baaleghah.
(19) Miswaak clears the voice. This is stated in TibbeNabawi.
(20) Miswaak facilitates the appetite (Tibbe Nabawi).
(21) Miswaak increases the eloquence of one's speech.

Abu Hurairah (R) said that "Miswaak increases the eloquence of a person." (AL-JAAMI')

(22) Miswaak (i.e. its constant use) will be ~ factor to ease the pangs of Death. The continuous use of the Miswaak makes it easy for the Rooh (Soul) to depart from the body when its appointed time arrives. (SHARHUS SUDOOR)

(23) Miswaak increases the Thawaab (reward) of Salaat (prayer) from seventy times to four hundred times. (HADITH)

(24) Miswaak is a factor which will earn higher ranks in Jannat for the one who uses it

(25) The Angels sing the praises of the one who uses the Miswaak.

(26) Use of the Miswaak displeases Shaitaan.

(27) Use of the Miswaak graces one with the companionship of the Angels.

(28) And, the greatest benefit of using the Miswaak is the attainment of Allah Ta'ala's Pleasure.

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Tuesday, March 23, 2010

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Friday, March 19, 2010

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Saturday, March 6, 2010

Golden Words


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    Hazrat Ali Kay Farman

 

3 Cheezain Insaan Ko Zindagi Main 1 Baar Milti Hai
      Waldeen - Husn - Jawani

3 Cheezain Kabhi Choti Nahin Samajhni Chaiye
      Qarz -Farz - Marz

3 Cheezain Khaloos Dil Se Karni Chaiye
      Rehem - Karam - Dua

3 Cheezain Kissi Ka Intezaar Nahin Karti
      Waqt -Moat - Gahak

3 Cheezain Har 1 Ki Juda Juda Hoti Hai
      Soorat - Seerat - Qismat

3 Cheezain Bhai Bhai Ka Dushman Bana Deti Hein
      Zan - Zar - Zameen

3 Cheezain Yaad Rakhna Zaroori Hai
      Sachchai - Faraies - Moat

3 Cheezain Insaan Ko Zaleel Karti Hai
      Chori - Chugli - Jhoot

3 Cheezain Mard Ko Pyaari Hoti Hai
      Orat - Dolat - Olaad

3 Cheezain Koi Dusra Nahin Chura Sakta
      Aqal -ilm -Hunar

3 Cheezain Gham Main Mubtila Rehete Hein
      Hasid - Kahil - Vahmi

3 Cheezain Apni Aadat Par Majboor Hein
      - Zalim Zulam Par
      - Sachcha Sachchai Par
      - Sakhee Sakhawat Par

3 Cheezain Nikal Kar Wapas Nahin Aatein
      - Teer Kmaan Say
      - Baat Zaban Say
      - jaan Jism Say

Forward it dont stop please ! 

 

 

 

 

 


Friday, March 5, 2010

Monday, March 1, 2010

Importance of Salam

Importance of Giving Salaams

 Written by Moulana Yusuf Motala

 

 

 

Offering Salaam Is An Islamic Duty

 

 

It has been narrated from Hazrat Ali May Allah be pleased with himthat the Rasullah Peace & Blessings Be Upon Himsaid,

"Commonly in Islam there are six rights of a Muslim upon a Muslim:

when he meets him he should give him salaam;

when he invites him (to a meal) he should accept it;

when he sneezes he should bless him;

when he falls ill he should visit him;

when he dies he should accompany his funeral

and he should prefer for him that which he prefers for himself." 

 

 

 

 Warning Upon Not Replying To The Salaam

 

 

It has been narrated from Abdur Rahmaan ibn Shayba; he says the Holy Prophet Peace & Blessings Be Upon Himsaid, "A rider should give salaam to a walking person, a walking person should give salaam to a seated person, a small group should give salaam to a larger group, whoever then responds to salaam, it is for his benefit, and he who does not respond to salaam, is not from amongst us."

 

 

Ibn Sunni has narrated this and also Imam Bukhari in his book Al Adabul Mufrad. On these bases Allama Nawawi in his commentary of Sahih Muslim has said, "To commence salaam is Sunnah and to reply is Wajib."

 

Similarly Hafiz ibn Abdul Bar says, "It is an unanimous agreement of the Muslims that to commence Salaam is Sunnah and to reply is Wajib." 

 

 

The Virtue of Commencing Salaam

 

 

It has been narrated by Abu Umamah that the Holy Prophet Peace & Blessings Be Upon Himsaid, "Whoever commences Salaam is very close to Allah and His Messenger Muhammad (Peace & Blessings Be Upon Him)" Ibn Sunni has narrated this. 

 

In Imaam Ahmads narration there is, "The closest to Allah, the most glorious and eminent one, from amongst all the people is the one who commences salaam." 

 

Similarly Tabrani narrates from Abu Darda, who says that we asked the Holy Prophet Peace & Blessings Be Upon Him, "O Prophet of Allah, we meet each other, so who from amongst us should give salaam first?" The Holy Prophet Peace & Blessings Be Upon Himreplied, "The one who is the most obedient to Allah from amongst you." 

 

 

 

Reward For Giving Salaam

 

 

It has been narrated by Saalim that the Holy Prophet Peace & Blessings Be Upon Himsaid,

"He who says Assalaamu Alaikum (Peace be upon you) ten rewards are written down for him,

and he who says Assalaamu Alaikum wa rahmatullah (Peace be upon you and Allah's mercy) for him twenty rewards are written down

and he who says Assalaamu Alaikum wa rahmatullahi wa barakatuh (Peace be upon you and Allah's mercy and blessing) thirty rewards are written down (for him)." 

 

In support of this Hadeeth we find a narration by Ibn Umar in Musannaf-Abdul-Razzak;

 

It has been narrated in this Hadeeth that a person came in the presence of the Holy Prophet Peace & Blessings Be Upon Himand said, "Assalamu Alaikum." The Holy Prophet Peace & Blessings Be Upon Himreplied, "Ten." Then a second Sahabi came and said, "Assalamu Alaikum wa rahmatullah." The Holy Prophet Peace & Blessings Be Upon Himreplied, "Twenty." Then a third Sahabi arrived and said, "Assalamu Alaikum wa rahmatullahi wa barakatuh." Upon this the Holy ProphetPeace &  Blessings Be Upon Himsaid, "Thirty." That is to say upon three words thirty rewards will be written down. 

 

 

 

What is Salaam ?

 

Imam Baihaqi narrates in discontinuation from Ibne Abbas, that As-Salaam is amongst Allahs names and also this is the greeting of the dwellers of Paradise. 

 

Imaam Bukhari in his Al-Adabul-Mufrad narrates from Hazrat Anas that the Holy Prophet Peace & Blessings Be Upon Himsaid, "As-salaam is indeed a name from the names of Allah, which Allah has placed upon the Earth, therefore spread salaam amongst yourselves in abundance." 

 

 

 

The Manner of giving Salaam

 

 

Abu Yala narrates from Hazrat Abu Hurairah May Allah be pleased with himthat the Holy Prophet Peace & Blessings Be Upon Himsaid, "When anyone of you decides to offer salaam he should say Assalaamu Alaikum, because Allah, the most Glorious and Eminent one is As-salaam, for this reason do not commence with anything before saying Allahs name." 

 

 

Conduct With The Person Who Does Not Say Salaam

 

 

It has been narrated from Ibn Umar, that the Holy Prophet Peace & Blessings Be Upon Himsaid, "He who speaks without firstly giving salaam, then do not answer him (to what he has to say)." 

 

 

Spread Salaam

 

 

Hazrat Abdullah ibn Salaam says, "When the Holy Prophet Peace & Blessings Be Upon Himarrived in Madinah, the people lost no time in arriving in the presence of the Holy Prophet Peace & Blessings Be Upon Him. I was amongst the people who had arrived to see him. When I looked with thoughtfulness at the Holy Prophets Peace & Blessings Be Upon Himradiant face, I realized with certainty that this is no face of a liar." 

 

Abdullah ibn Salaam says, "The very first thing which I heard the Holy Prophet Peace & Blessings Be Upon Himsay was, O People, spread salaam and feed the people, keep good relations with your kith and kin and at nightfall engage yourself in salaah while others are asleep, for you will enter Paradise safely." 

 

In Muatta, Tufail ibn Abi Shayba regarding Ibn Umar radiyallahu anhuma says that one day when I came to Abdullah ibn Umar, he asked me to go to the market (with him). I asked, "What are you going to do in the market? You do not go to any salesman, or ask about any goods or its price nor do you want to sit in any market gatherings, so stay here with us, we will talk here." 

Abdullah ibn Umar then said, "O Abu Battan, (he called him Abu Battan because Tufail ibn Abi had a large stomach) we are going to the market for the cause of giving salaam." 

 

Similarly Ibn Sunni has narrated about Abu Imaam Baaali that he said to Muhammad ibn Ziyaad, "O my nephew the Holy ProphetPeace & Blessings Be Upon Himhas commanded us that we spread salaam." 

 

 

A Rider Should Give Salaam To A Walking Person

 

 

It has been narrated by Fudhala ibn Ubaid that the Holy Prophet Peace & Blessings Be Upon Himsaid,

"A rider should give salaam to a walking person,

a walking person should give salaam to a standing person

and a small group of people should give salaam to a larger group." 

 

 

Similarly it has been narrated by Hazrat Jabir May Allah be pleased with himthat the Holy Prophet Peace & Blessings Be Upon Himsaid, "An elder person should give salaam to a younger one,

one person should give salaam to two,

a small group of people should give salaam to a larger one,

a rider should give salaam to a walking person,

a passer-by should give salaam to a standing person

and a person who is standing should give salaam to a seated person." 

 

 

 

Giving And Replying To Salaam From One Person Is Sufficient

 

 

It has been narrated by Hazrat Ali that the Holy Prophet Peace & Blessings Be Upon Himsaid, "The salaam of a person, from a passing group of people, will be sufficient on behalf of all the group, likewise if one person from those who are seated replies to the salaam, it will be sufficient on behalf of all the rest." 

 

 

 

Giving Salaam To The Children

 

 

In Sunan-e-Abu Dawood, it has been narrated by Hazrat Anas May Allah be pleased with himthat, "The Holy Prophet Peace & Blessings Be Upon Himcame by us at the time when I was a child together with other children and greeted us all with salaam.

 

Similarly Imaam Muslim, Imaam Ahmad, Imaam Tirmidhi and Imaam Darami narrate from Hazrat Yasaar May Allah be pleased with himthat he said, "I was walking with Thabit Binai when he passed by some children. He conveyed salaam to them, and began to say that once he was walking with Hazrat Anas May Allah be pleased with himand when he passed by some children he also greeted them with salaam. Hazrat Anas then narrated a Hadeeth, that he was walking with the Holy ProphetPeace & Blessings Be Upon Himand when they passed by some children, the Holy Prophet Peace & Blessings Be Upon Himgreeted them with salaam." 

 

 

Similarly Imaam Nasai narrates from Hazrat Anas May Allah be pleased with himthat when the Holy Prophet Peace & Blessings Be Upon Him would set out to meet the Ansaar, he would greet their children with salaam, and would place his blessed hands upon the childrens heads and make dua for them. 

 

 

Similarly Imaam Bukhari and Ibn Sunni narrate that Hazrat Anas has related that the Holy Prophet Peace & Blessings Be Upon Himsuddenly came upon some women, children and some servants who were returning from a wedding. The Holy Prophet Peace & Blessings Be Upon Himgave salaam to them and said, "In the name of Allah, I love you all." 

 

 

The Correct Words Of Salaam

 

 

Abu Tameema narrates from a Sahabi who reported, "I said Alaikas Salaam (Upon you be peace) O Messenger of Allah." 

The Holy Prophet Peace & Blessings Be Upon Himsaid, "Alaikas Salaam are the words of the deceased persons salaam.

When one of you meets his fellow brother, he should say Assalamu Alaikum wa Rahmatullah." 

 

 

 

The Manner Of Greeting The Dead In The Grave Yard

 

 

It has been narrated by Hazrat Abu Huraira that the Holy Prophet Peace & Blessings Be Upon Himcame towards the cemetery and said, "Alaikas Salaam (Upon you be peace), O people of this abode, from amongst the believers, verily, if Allah wishes, we are going to join you in a short while." 

 

 

 

 

Giving Salaam To The People Of A Gathering

 

 

It has been narrated by Hazrat Abu Huraira that the Holy Prophet Peace & Blessings Be Upon Himsaid, "If any one of you enters any gathering, he should give salaam. He should then remain seated to that extent he has in his mind, and when he decides to return, he should again give salaam. The reason being that the first salaam is not more rightful than the second, that is, he gives the first salaam and not the second." This narration has been narrated by Imaam Abu Dawood, Imaam Tirmizi and Ibne Sunni. 

 

 

Reply To A Third Persons Salaam

 

 

A person from (the tribe of) Banu Tameem narrates from his father who narrates from his paternal grandfather that he arrived in the presence of the Holy Prophet Peace & Blessings Be Upon Himand said, "My father sends salaam upon you." 

The Holy Prophet Peace & Blessings Be Upon Himreplied, "Wa Alaika Wa'alaa Abeekas Salaam (Peace be upon you and your father)." Imaam Abu Dawood, Nasai and Ibn Sunni have narrated this. 

 

 

Similarly it has been narrated by Hazrat Aisha radiyallahu anha that the Holy Prophet Peace & Blessings Be Upon Himsaid, "Jibraeel sends salaam upon you." 

Hazrat AishaMay Allah be pleased with him replied, "Wa Alaihis Salaam Wa Rahmatullahi Wabarakatuh (Peace be upon him and Allah's mercy and blessings). You (O Prophet) can see things which we cannot." 

 

 

Similarly Imaam Bukhari and Imaam Muslim have related Abu Huraira's narration, he says, Jibraeel the trustworthy arrived in the presence of the Noble Prophet Peace & Blessings Be Upon Himand said, "This is Khadija, who is coming, she has with her a utensil in which there is curry (or he said food, or drink). When she arrives give, her salaam from her sustainer and myself, and give her glad tidings of a house in Paradise which will be hollow in which there will be no loud noise (din) nor weariness." 

 

Ibne Sunni has narrated this narration in more detail.

It is narrated by Amr bin Wahb that Hazrat Khadija set out in search of the Holy Prophet Peace & Blessings Be Upon Himin the upper part of Makkah Mukarrama. Hazrat Khadija had the Holy Prophet'sPeace & Blessings Be Upon Himfood with her. Jibraeel the trustworthy met Hazrat KhadijaMay Allah be pleased with him in the form of a man and questioned her regarding the Holy Prophet Peace & Blessings Be Upon Him. Hazrat Khadija began to tremble and thought that, probably he is from those who are out to harm the Holy Prophet Peace & Blessings Be Upon Him

Hazrat Khadija May Allah be pleased with himmentioned this incident to the Holy ProphetPeace & Blessings Be Upon Him. The Holy Prophet Peace & Blessings Be Upon Himreplied that he was Jibraeel the trustworthy. He has informed me that he has met you and he has also told me that you have food with you and that is Hees (a sweet dish). Hazrat Jibraeel the trustworthy has said, "Give salaam to Khadija from Allah the most glorious and eminent one, and give her glad tidings of a house in Paradise which will be hollow in which they will no loud noise (din) nor weariness." 

Hazrat KhadijaMay Allah be pleased with him said, "Allah the exalted is Himself As-Salaam (The Giver of peace) and peace comes from Him, Salaam be upon Jibraeel, he is the messenger of Allah. Salaam be upon you and salaam be upon all those who are listening but Shaitan. 

O Prophet of Allah, what is the hollow house in Paradise wherein they will be no loud noise (din) nor weariness?" 

The Holy Prophet Peace & Blessings Be Upon Himreplied, "It will be a secure house made out of pearl." 

 

 

 

Giving Salaam Even After A Short Separation

 

 

It has been narrated by Anas May Allah be pleased with himthat the companions of the Holy Prophet Peace & Blessings Be Upon Himwould walk together and when a tree would come in their way they would separate towards the left and right. Then on meeting each other, one of them would greet the other with salaam. 

 

 

 

 

Salaam Upon The Noble Prophet Sallallahu Alaihe Wasallam At The Time Of Entering A Masjid.

 

 

Hazrat Abu Huraira May Allah be pleased with himnarrates the saying of the Holy Prophet Peace & Blessings Be Upon Him,

"When anyone amongst you enters a Masjid" or he said, "When anyone amongst you arrives at a Masjid, he should send salaam upon the Holy Prophet Peace & Blessings Be Upon Himand say, Allahumma aftahli abwaba rahmatik,

(O Allah, open the doors of your mercy for me) and when he comes out of the Masjid he should also then send salaam upon the Holy Prophet Peace & Blessings Be Upon Himand say, Allahumma a'ithni min ash-shaytaan ir-rajee

(O Allah give me refuge from the accursed Shaytaan).

 

In the narration of Ibn Majah these words have been narrated, 'Bismillahi was-salaamu ala rasullullahi' (I begin in the name of Allah, Salaam be upon Allahs Messenger)." 

 

 

 

The Virtue Of Giving Salaam In Ones Own Home And Then Setting Out

 

 

It has been narrated by Abu Umamah Al Baali from the Holy Prophet Peace & Blessings Be Upon Himthat he said, "There is no one like he who performs wudhu thoroughly and then washes both his hands, feet and face, then gargles his mouth and performs his wudhu in the manner in which Allah has commanded him but sins which he has committed by talking or walking towards are wiped away, such that sins committed by his limbs are forgiven. When he walks towards the Masjid he gets one reward for every step he takes. His salaah remains an extra bonus for him, that is when he enters upon his family, greets them with salaam and lies down upon his bed, for him is the reward of a full nights worship.

 

 

Likewise it has been narrated by Abu Umamah al-Baali that the Holy Prophet Peace & Blessings Be Upon Himsaid, "They are three people under the care of Allah the most glorious and eminent one; one who goes out in the path of Allah as a Muslim soldier is in the care of Allah until Allah takes his soul away. He will be entered into paradise or Allah will return him with reward and booty which he has gained.

 

The second person who is also in the care of Allah until Allah takes his soul away, is he who walks towards the Masjid. Allah will enter him into Paradise or make him return, giving him reward and booty which he has gained.

 

The third person who is in the care of Allah is he who enters his own home and gives salaam."

 

 

Also Ibn Sunni relates a narration of Abu Huraira that he said, "It is the saying of the Holy Prophet Peace & Blessings Be Upon Him that definitely there is an illumination and light for Islam, like a pathway which is well lit. That a Muslim should worship Allah and must not associate anything with him. He must carry out Fardh Salaah, give Zakaah, perform Hajj of Baitullah, keep the fast of the auspicious month of Ramadan and enjoin right conduct and forbid indecency. To give salaam to your household when you enter upon them, and to give salaam upon those Muslims you pass by. If they reply to your salaam then the angels will return salaam upon them and if they do not answer to your salaam, the angels will reply to your salaam, and curse them or they will stay quiet with them. Whoever has let go of one of the above mentioned then he has let go of a part of Islam and whoever throws them all away has thrown Islam behind his back." 

 

 

Likewise a narration of Sahih Muslim is narrated from Miqdad ibn Aswad May Allah be pleased with him, he says we three companions arrived in the presence of the Holy ProphetPeace & Blessings Be Upon HimThen the Holy Prophet Peace & Blessings Be Upon Himtook us to his household (family), there were three goats there. He (The Holy Prophet Peace & Blessings Be Upon Him) told the three of us to take the milk and distribute it amongst ourselves whenever we needed it. Miqdad May Allah be pleased with himsays, "We obeyed the command and would leave a portion for the Holy ProphetPeace & Blessings Be Upon Him." Hazrat Miqdad May Allah be pleased with himsays that the Holy Prophet Peace & Blessings Be Upon Himwould come at night and would give salaam in such a manner that it would not wake a sleeping person but would be heard by a person who was awake. Then he would go to the Masjid to pray his salaah and then would drink his own portion.


Thanks : Syed Abdul Basith
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