(244) Hadith Number 3. Aayeshah Radiyallahu Anha narrates: Every night before Rasulullah Sallallahu Alayhi Wasallam slept on his bed, he put together his hands (as in the duaa) and blew on it and recited (the surahs of) AI-Ikhlaas (Qul huwauahu ahad), AI-Falaq (Qul audhu birabbil falaq), and An-Naas (Qui audhu birabbin naas) and wiped those parts of the body that he could (wherever the hand could reach). He began with the head, then the face and then the front part of his body. This was done thrice. Commentary The ahaadith state that Sayyidina Rasulullah Sallallahu Alayhi Wasallam recited different duaas before he went to bed. He also recited different surahs and aayaat of the Qur-aan. It is reported from Sayyidina Rasulullah Sallallahu Alayhi Wasallam that if one recites a portion of the Qur-aan before sleeping, an angel is appointed to protect one till one awakens. From the above hadith it is found that Sayyidina Rasulullah Sallallahu Alayhi Wasallam himself recited the three surahs mentioned. Besides these, it has been narrated that he recited the musabbihaat. i.e. those surahs that begin with Sabbaha, Yusabbibu, Subhaana etc. He also regularly recited the Surahs of (Alif Laam) Sajdah and Surah Mulk (Tabaarak). The ahaadith state that he also recited the Aayatul Kursi and the last two aayahs of Suratul Baqarah. A sahabi reports that, Sayidina Rasulullah Sallallahu Alayhi Wasallam Advised him to recite Suratul Kaafirun (Qul yaa ayyuhal kaafirun) before retiring to bed. Besides these, other duaas have been narrated that were read by Sayyidina Rasulullah Sallallahu Alayhi Wasallam before sleeping. -Fathul Baari. back (245) Hadith Number 4. Ibn Abbaas Radiyallahu Anhu reports: Once Rasulullah Sallallahu Alayhi Wasallam slept and began snoring. It was, the nature of Rasulullah Sallallahu Alayhi Wasallam that he snored, when he slept. Bilaal Radiyallahu Anhu gave the call to prepare for salaah. Rasulullah Sallallahu Alayhi Wasallam awakened and performed the salaah. He did not perform the wudu. This hadith has a detailed incident. Commentary It is a peculiarity of the Ambiyaa that their wudu does not become invalid by sleeping. For this reason Sayyidina Rasulullah Sallallahu Alayhi Wasallam did not perform wudu. Sayyidina Rasulullah Sallallahu Alayhi Wasallam informed us of the reason. When the Ambiyaa sleep their hearts and minds do not sleep, only their eyes sleep. The dreams of the Ambiyaa are also revelations. They are protected from the influence of the shaytaan. The incident that Imaam Tirmidhi refers to took place at the House of the aunt of Sayyidina ibn Abbaas Radiyallahu Anhu. It will be discussed in the fifth hadith of the ensuing chapter. The subject was not relevant to this chapter, therefore the author omitted it here. back (246) Hadith Number 5. Anas bin Maalik RadiyallahuAnhu says: When Rasulullah Sallallahu Alayhi Wasallam went to bed, he recited this duaa: Alhamdulillaahil ladhi ata-manaa wa-saqaanaa wa-kafaanaa wa-aa-waa-naa-fa-kam mim-mal laa kaafiya lahu wa-laa mu-wiya Translation: Praise be to Allah Who gave us food and drink, provided us sufficiently, and gave us (a place for) shelter! How many there are who have neither a provider nor a shelterer! Commentary The law of Allah is that when one leaves ones work to Allah, Allah Taaala also takes care and fulfils ones work through an unknown source. And whosoever keepeth his duty to Allah, Allah will appoint a way out for him. -Surah Talaq, 3. And this is certainly completed on Sayyidina Rasulullah Sallallahu Alayhi Wasallam. Therefore the sufficing is of a complete nature. Thereafter, the more one relies and has trust in Allah, so much more does Allah fulfil ones needs. This has been mentioned in many ahaadith under different headinigs. It is reported in a hadith: To whom poverty reaches and that person asks the people for rescue from starvation, then the persons needs are not fulfilled. If one puts forward ones request to Allah Taaala, then soon in someway or the other, that need is fulfilled. In another hadith it is reported that Allah Taaala says: O son of man. If you free yourself (from all things) for the sake of My worship. I will fulfil your needs and fill you with richness (from all wants). Otherwise I will fill your hearts with problems and I will not let your needs be fulfilled. Those who wait for their material needs to be fulfilled, so that they can spend their time for religious activities, should take heed from this. The only way to fulfil religious needs is to make oneself free from material needs, and concentrate on the path of Allah. The duaa of the above hadith has been mentioned by Sayyidina Rasulullah Sallallahu Alayhi Wasallam so that one may be reminded to express gratitude to Allah. It is important that everyone thank Allah according to ones capacity. The more one thanks Allah, the more one receives of His blessings. Allah Taaala says in the Qur-aan: If ye give thanks, 1 will give you more;.. -Surah Ebrahim, 7. Allah Taaala has also commanded that one should remember those who are less fortunate, so that thanks may emit from the heart. How many people are there in the world who have no food and are starving? They do not have someone to aid them in their difficulties. How great is Allah Taaalas Mercy, that He has bestowed upon us such great bounties. back (247) Hadith Number 6. Abu Qataadah Radiyallahu Anhu relates: If Rasulullah Sallallahu Alayhi Wasallam made an early joumey-break in the last portion of the night on his travels, he slept on his right side. If he was staying there till before the morning, he lifted his right arm, put his head on it and slept.
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