🌙 Sunnah of the Prophet ﷺ

    These are loved habits of the Prophet ﷺ. Try one each day and earn a star!

    Eat with your right hand

    The Prophet ﷺ said: When one of you eats, eat with your right hand.

    Muslim #2020

    Say Bismillah before eating

    Begin every meal by saying 'Bismillah' — in the name of Allah.

    AbuDawud #3767

    Say Alhamdulillah after eating

    Thank Allah after every meal by saying 'Alhamdulillah'.

    Tirmidhi #3458

    Spread the Salam

    Greet other Muslims with 'Assalamu alaykum' — peace be upon you.

    Muslim #54

    Smile — it's a sadaqah!

    Smiling at your brother or sister is a charity (sadaqah).

    Tirmidhi #1956

    Wear right shoe first

    Put on your right shoe first, then your left.

    Bukhari #5856

    Sleep on your right side

    Lie on your right side and place your right hand under your cheek before sleeping.

    Bukhari #6314

    Say the sleep dua

    Say: 'Bismika Allahumma amootu wa ahyaa' — In Your name, O Allah, I die and I live.

    Bukhari #6324

    Say the waking dua

    Say: 'Alhamdulillahi alladhee ahyaana ba'da maa amaatanaa…'

    Bukhari #6312

    Use the miswak

    Clean your teeth with the miswak (siwak). The Prophet ﷺ loved it.

    Bukhari #887

    When you sneeze, say Alhamdulillah

    And when someone sneezes, reply with 'Yarhamuk-Allah' (May Allah have mercy on you).

    Bukhari #6224

    Be kind to your parents

    Speak softly to your parents and obey them in good things.

    Bukhari #5971