Ways of The Prophet (S.A.W)
by Sheikh Muhammad Abdul Hai ArifiCleanliness
The Holy Prophet (Sallallahu Alaihi Wa Sallam) is narrated to have exhorted the Muslims to keep the open space outside their houses clean, for those who ordinarily keep thus outside their houses unclean resemble the Jews. [Tabarani]
The Holy Prophet (Sallallahu Alaihi Wa Sallam) narrated to have said: “Muslims, say prayers in your houses and do not make them grave yards.” [Ahmad, Bukhari]
Hadrat Abu Hurairha (Radi Allahu Ta’ala Anhu) narrated that ALLAH has laid the foundations of Islam on cleanliness and neatness: and only he will enter paradise who keeps himself clean and has the habit of remaining clean and neat. [Abus San’s]
Hadrat lbn-e-Umar (Radi Allahu Ta’ala Anhu) narrated that the Prophet (Sallallahu Alaihi Wa Sallam) said, “Muslims, keep yourself neat and clean.” [Tabarani]
It is reported that when ALLAH’s Messenger (Sallallahu Alaihi Wa Sallam) was asked whether they should make use of medical treatment, he replied, “Yes, servants of ALLAH, make use of medical treatment, for ALLAH (Subhanahu Wata’ala) has not made a disease without appointing a remedy for it with the exception of one discase, viz old age. [Ahmad, Tirmizi, Abu Daud, Mishkat]