Waking Up
الْحَمْدُ لِلَّهِ الَّذِي أَحْيَانَا بَعْدَ مَا أَمَاتَنَا وَإِلَيْهِ النُّشُورُ
"All praise is for Allah who gave us life after having taken it from us and unto Him is the resurrection."
- Wipe the effects of sleep from the face.
- Use the Miswak immediately.
- Perform Wudu perfectly.
Eating & Drinking
بِسْمِ اللَّهِ
"In the name of Allah." (If forgotten, say: Bismillahi awwalahu wa akhirahu).
- Eat with your right hand.
- Eat from what is directly in front of you.
- Sit while drinking water, in three breaths.
- The 1/3rd Rule: 1/3 food, 1/3 water, 1/3 air.
Social Manners
السَّلَامُ عَلَيْكُمْ وَرَحْمَةُ اللَّهِ وَبَرَكَاتُهُ
"May the peace, mercy, and blessings of Allah be upon you."
- Smiling is an act of charity (Sadaqah).
- Be the first to initiate the Salam.
- Visit the sick and make Dua for them.
- Speak good or remain silent.
Before Sleeping
بِاسْمِكَ اللَّهُمَّ أَمُوتُ وَأَحْيَا
"In Your name, O Allah, I die and I live."
- Perform Wudu before getting into bed.
- Dust the bed three times.
- Sleep on your right side.
- Recite Ayatul Kursi and the 3 Quls.