50 Sunnah of Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) You Can Practice Everyday

Following the Sunnah of Prophet Muhammad ﷺ has immense benefits for us in this world and the HereAfter. It illuminates our souls, declutters our minds, and heals the body in many ways. 

Whether you are looking for a Sunnah list PDF, Jummah Sunnah list, or easy sunnah to follow, understanding and practicing these acts can profoundly impact your life. 

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Following the ways of the Prophet ﷺ should always be the goal for every Muslim, as he was sent as a mercy upon all mankind, and he’s our ultimate role model to maximize our purpose and being in this world for the betterment of the next world.

So, if you’re seeking to gain knowledge on the simple Sunnah to follow every day, let’s first look at what the meaning of Sunnah is, the virtues and benefits of following the Sunnah as well as the Sunnah list; 50 easy Sunnah for us to follow every day, Insha’Allah.

First of all, what is Sunnah?

You might be wondering what is Sunnah in Islam. To put it into simpler terms, the word ‘Sunnah’ means the blessed practices, actions, and sayings of the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ). 

It is a comprehensive guide on his blessed life, providing a model for all Muslims to follow. The Sunnah serves as a practical application of the Quran, illuminating the souls of believers by guiding them on the righteous path towards a virtuous and purposeful life. 

At our Awakening Ihsan Spiritual Retreat, you’ll have the chance to delve deeply into these practices and integrate them into your daily life.

So, the question is… why follow the Sunnah? What significance does it hold in our lives? What is the importance of following the Sunnah? Let’s look at some of the benefits of following the ways of our beloved Prophet Muhammad ﷺ.

Benefits of following the Sunnah

It acts as a guide.

Imagine buying furniture from IKEA, and you decide to assemble the parts of the furniture by yourself. It comes with a guide on how to make that happen. 

Although it is not an accurate analogy, it is safe to say that the Sunnah is a guide for us to follow to become the best version of ourselves as human beings.

 It is mentioned in the Quran that Prophet Muhammad is a mercy sent to all mankind.  

وَمَآ أَرْسَلْنَـٰكَ إِلَّا رَحْمَةًۭ لِّلْعَـٰلَمِينَ 

“It was only as a mercy that We sent you [Prophet] to all people.” [Qur’an 21:107]

Prophet Muhammad ﷺ is clearly our ultimate role model for us all to lead a purposeful and meaningful life, hence we should always strive to emulate his way of life, as a spiritual compass, to navigate our spirituality. 

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It is the key to eternal happiness.

According to Utrujj, In Imam Ghazali’s book, Kitaab Al-Arba’in Fi Usul ad-Din (The Forty Principles of the Religion), which is a summary of his monumental work Ihya Ulum ad-Din, he delves into the concept of Following the Sunnah.

The key to happiness lies in following the Sunnah:

Itiba as-sunnah as-mifahu as-sa’ada

There is much to be said about this topic, and indeed there is a 5th-century book titled the Key to Happiness (Miftahu as-Sa’ada). 

It is a beautiful concept and a great motto: the key to happiness is to follow the Prophet (ﷺ). Allah Almighty said:

قُلۡ اِنۡ كُنۡتُمۡ تُحِبُّوۡنَ اللّٰهَ فَاتَّبِعُوۡنِىۡ يُحۡبِبۡكُمُ اللّٰهُ وَيَغۡفِرۡ لَـكُمۡ ذُنُوۡبَكُمۡؕ​ وَاللّٰهُ غَفُوۡرٌ رَّحِيۡمٌ‏

Say, ˹O Prophet,˺ “If you ˹sincerely˺ love Allah, then follow me; Allah will love you and forgive your sins. For Allah is All-Forgiving, Most Merciful.” [Qur’an 3:31]

50 Easy Sunnah of Prophet Muhammad to Follow Everyday

The Sunnah when Waking Up

1. Rub your face with your hands upon waking up.

“…rubbing the traces of sleep off his face with his hands.” [Sahih Al Bukhari 183]

       2. Recite this du’a upon waking up.

Al-Bara’ reported that whenever Allah’s Messenger (ﷺ) went to bed, he said:

” O Allah, it is with Thine Name that I live and it is with Thine Name that I die.” And when he got up he used to say:” Praise is due to Allah, Who gave us life after our death (sleep) and unto Thee is resurrection.” [Sahih Muslim 2711]

       3. Using Siwak.

It was narrated that Abu Musa said:

“I came to the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) when he was using the Siwak, and the end of the Siwak was on his toungue, and he was saying, “‘A’,’a’.” [Sunan An-Nasa’ie 3]

The Sunnah when Entering the Bathroom

       4. Take off your ring and other valuables before entering the toilet.

It was narrated from Anas bin Malik that:

“When the Prophet entered the toilet, he would take off his ring.” [Sunan Ibn Majah 303]

       5. Entering with the left leg and exiting with the right one.

       6. Recite this du’a upon exiting the toilet.

‘Aishah, [may Allah be pleased with her] said:

“When the Prophet would exit the toilet he would say: ‘Ghufranak.'” [Jami’ At-Tirmidhi 7]

Sunnah in Performing Wudhu’

       7. Washing the hands thrice.

       8. [Starting by] Rinsing the mouth and nose thrice before washing the face.

       9. Rinsing the nose by one’s left hand.

       10. Washing the face thrice.

       11. Washing the right [limb] before the left thrice.

       12. Wiping over one’s head.

       13. Wash the right foot before the left thrice.

It was narrated that ‘Abd Khair said:

“I saw ‘Ali call for a chair and he sat down, then he called for water in a vessel and washed his hands three times, then he rinsed his mouth and nose with one hand, three times. Then he washed his face three times, and his hands three times. Then he dipped his hand in the vessel and wiped his head, then he washed each foot three times. Then he said: ‘Whoever would like to see how the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) performed Wudu’, this is his Wudu’.'” [Sunan An-Nasai’e 94]

       14. Performing ablution in one’s house.

Abu Hurairah (May Allah be pleased with him) reported:

The Prophet (ﷺ) said, “He who purifies (performs Wudu’) himself in his house and then walks to one of the houses of Allah (mosque) for performing an obligatory Salat, one step of his will wipe out his sins and another step will elevate his rank (in Jannah).” [Muslim]

       15. Performing two rak’ahs [Eng. Units of prayer] after ablution. 

“The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said: 

He who performs ablution like this ablution of mine and then stood up (for prayer) and offered two rak’ahs of prayer without allowing his thoughts to be distracted, all his previous sins are expiated.” [Sahih Muslim 226a]

Sunnah in Wearing Clothes

       16. Wear clothes starting from the right side.

Abu Hurairah (May Allah be pleased with him) reported:

Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said, “When you wear your clothes or perform your Wudu’, begin with your right side.” [Abu Dawud and At- Tirmidhi].

       17. Wear white clothes if you have them.

Ibn ‘Abbas said:

Allah’s Messenger said (Allah bless him and give him peace): “You should acquire white clothes, so that your living ones may wear them, and you can shroud your deceased in them, for they are among the best of your clothes.” [Ash-Shama’il Al-Muhammadiyah 68]

       18. Wear perfume.

‘A’isha said she used to perfume the Prophet with the sweetest perfume she could find till she saw the perfume shining on his head and beard. [Bukhari and Muslim.]

Sunnah in Regards to the Home

       19. Recite this when entering the home.

Bismillāhi walajnā,
wa bismillāhi kharajnā,
wa `ala Rabbinā tawakkalnā

In the Name of Allah we enter ,
in the Name of Allah we leave ,
and upon our Lord we depend

[then say As-Salāmu `Alaykum to those present].

Reference:

Abu Dawud 4/325. Muslim {Hadith no. 2018) says that one should mention the Name of Allah when entering the home and when beginning to eat; and that the devil, hearing this, says: “There is no shelter for us here tonight and no food.” [Hisn al-Muslim 18]

       20. Give Salaam before entering one’s home.

Rib’i bin Hirash (May Allah be pleased with him) reported:

A man of Banu ‘Amir tribe has told us that he had asked the Prophet (ﷺ) for permission to enter when he was at home. He said: “May I enter?” the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said to the servant, “Go out and instruct him about the manner of seeking permission. Tell him to say: As-Salamu ‘Alaikum (may peace be upon you). May I come in?” The man heard this and said: “As-Salamu ‘Alaikum (may peace be upon you). May I come in?” The Prophet (ﷺ) then granted him permission and he entered. [Abu Dawud]

       21. Recite Dhikr and Salawat at home

Abu Musa reported Allah’s Apostle (ﷺ) as saying:

The house in which remembrance of Allah is made and the house in which Allah is not remembered are like the living and the dead. [Sahih Muslim 779]

Sunnah of Going to the Masjid

       22. Make going to the Masjid a habit

Abu Huraira (Allah be pleased with him) narrated It directly from Allah’s Apostle’ (ﷺ) having said this:

“A prayer in my mosque is a thousand times more excellent than a prayer in any other mosque, except Masjid al-Haram (Mosque of the Ka’ba).” [Sahih Muslim 1394a]

       23. Come early to the Masjid

Aws bin Aws Ath-Thaqafi said:

“I heard the Prophet (ﷺ) say: ‘Whoever takes a bath on Friday, and bathes completely, and goes early, arriving early,* and walks and does not ride (to the mosque), and sits close to the Imam and listens to him, and does not engage in idle talk; for every step he takes he will have the reward of one year, the reward of a year’s fasting and praying (at night).” [Sunan Ibn Majah 1087]

Narrated Abu Huraira:

The Prophet (ﷺ) said, “When it is a Friday, the angels stand at the gate of the mosque and keep on writing the names of the persons coming to the mosque in succession according to their arrivals. The example of the one who enters the mosque in the earliest hour is that of one offering a camel (in sacrifice). The one coming next is like one offering a cow and then a ram and then a chicken and then an egg respectively. When the Imam comes out (for Jumua prayer) they (i.e. angels) fold their papers and listen to the Khutba.” [Sahih al-Bukhari 929]

       24. Walk to the Masjid

Buraidah Al-Aslami narrated that :

the Prophet said: “Give glad tiding to those who walk to the Masajid in the dark; of a complete light on the Day of Resurrection.” [Jami` at-Tirmidhi 223]

       25. Walk with tranquility when iqamah is heard

It was narrated from Abu Hurairah that:

The Messenger of Allah said: “When the Iqamah is called for the prayer, do not come running. Come walking with tranquility. Whatever you catch up with, pray, and whatever you miss, complete it.” [Sunan Ibn Majah 775]

       26. Straighten rows during prayer

An-Nu’man bin Bashir (May Allah be pleased with them) reported:

I heard the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) saying, “Straighten your rows; otherwise, Allah will create dissension among you.”

[Al- Bukhari and Muslim].

The narration in Muslim is: An-Nu’man bin Bashir (May Allah be pleased with them) said: The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) directed us to keep our rows as straight as arrows. He continued stressing this until he realized that we had learnt it from him (recognized its significance). One day he came into the mosque and stood up. He was just about to say Takbir (Allah is Greater) when he noticed a man whose chest was projected from the row, so he said, “O slaves of Allah, you must straighten your rows or Allah will certainly put your faces in opposite directions.” [Riyad as-Salihin 1089]

       27. Performing Sunnah prayer

Narrated Anas bin Malik:

“When the Mu’adh-dhin pronounced the Adhan, some of the companions of the Prophet (ﷺ) would proceed to the pillars of the mosque (for the prayer) till the Prophet (ﷺ) arrived and in this way they used to pray two rak`at before the Maghrib prayer. There used to be a little time between the Adhan and the Iqama.” Shu`ba said, “There used to be a very short interval between the two (Adhan and Iqama). [Sahih al-Bukhari 625]

       28. Recite this du’a

اللَّهُمَّ لاَ إِلَهَ إِلاَّ أَنْتَ الْمَنَّانُ بَدِيعُ السَّمَوَاتِ وَالأَرْضِ ذَا الْجَلاَلِ وَالإِكْرَامِ

Anas said that:

The Prophet (ﷺ) entered the Masjid and there was a man who had performed Salat and was supplicating. He was saying in his supplication: “O Allah, none has the right to be worshipped but Allah, You are the One Who gives blessings, Originator of the heavens and the earth, Possessor of glory and generosity (Allāhumma lā ilāha illā ant, al-Mannān, Badī`us-samāwāti wal-arḍ, Dhal-Jalāli wal Ikrām).” So the Prophet (ﷺ) said: “Do you know what he has supplicated Allah with? He has supplicated to Allah by His Greatest Name, the one which if He Is called upon by it, He responds, and when He is asked by it, He gives.” [Jami` at-Tirmidhi 3544]

       29. Recite this du’a upon entering and exiting the Masjid

Sayyidatina Fatimah Az-Zahra (radiallahu anha) narrated:

“When Allah’s Messenger entered the Masjid he said Salat and Salam upon Muhammad and then said: (Rabbighfirli dhunubi, waftahli abwaba rahmatik) ‘O pardon my sins, and open the gates of Your mercy for me.’ And when he exited he said Salat and Salam upon Muhammad, and then said: (Rabbighfirli dunubi, waftahli abwaba rakmatik) ‘O Lord pardon my sins, and open the gates of Your blessings for me.'” [Jami` at-Tirmidhi 314]

Sunnah when Meeting People

       30. Start by giving Salaam

Narrated Abu Huraira:

The Prophet (ﷺ) said, “The young should greet the old, the passer by should greet the sitting one, and the small group of persons should greet the large group of persons.” [Sahih al-Bukhari 6231]

       31. Smile

Abu Wahb narrated that :

‘Abdullah bin Al-Mubarak explained good character, and then he said: “It is a smiling face, doing one’s best in good, and refraining from harm.” [Jami` at-Tirmidhi 2005]

       32. Shake hands

Al-Bara’ ibn ‘Azib said, “Part of the full greeting is to shake your brother’s hand.” [Al-Adab Al-Mufrad 968]

       33. Speak good or remain silent

Abu Hurairah (May Allah be pleased with him) reported:

The Prophet (ﷺ) said, “He who believes in Allah and the Last Day must either speak good or remain silent.” [Muslim].

       34. Be truthful and avoid falsehood

Ibn Mas’ud (RAA) narrated that the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said:

“Adhere (you people) to truth, for truth leads to good deeds and good deeds lead to Paradise, and if a man continues to speak the truth and makes truth his object he will be recorded as truthful before Allah. Avoid (you people) falsehood, for falsehood leads to wickedness and wickedness leads to Hell, and if a man continues to speak falsehood and makes falsehood his object he will be recorded as a liar before Allah.” Agreed upon.

[Bulugh al-Maram]

       35. Give good hospitality

Narrated AbuHurayrah:

The Prophet (ﷺ) said: Hospitality extend for three days, and what goes beyond that is sadaqah (charity). [Sunan Abi Dawud 3749]

Sunnah of Eating

       36. Eat together

Salim bin ‘Abdullah bin ‘Umar said:

“I heard my father say: ‘I heard ‘Umar bin Khattab say: “The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said: ‘Eat together and do not eat separately, for the blessing is in being together.’” [Sunan Ibn Majah 3287]

       37. Recite Basmalah before eating

       38. Eat with your right hand

       39. Eat what’s close to you

Narrated `Umar bin Abi Salama:

I was a boy under the care of Allah’s Messenger (ﷺ) and my hand used to go around the dish while I was eating. So Allah’s Messenger (ﷺ) said to me, ‘O boy! Mention the Name of Allah and eat with your right hand, and eat of the dish what is nearer to you.” Since then I have applied those instructions when eating. [Sahih al-Bukhari 5376]

       40. Eat with three fingers

       41. Lick fingers after eating

Ka’b bin Malik (May Allah be pleased with him) reported:

I saw Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) eating with three fingers (i.e., the thumb, the index finger and the middle finger) and licking them after having finished the food. [Muslim].

Sunnah of Drinking

       42. Drink while sitting

It was narrated that Maisarah said:

I saw ‘Ali (رضي الله عنه) drinking whilst standing. I said to him: Are you drinking whilst standing? He said: If I drink whilst standing I saw the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) drinking whilst standing and if I drink whilst sitting, I saw the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) drinking whilst sitting.

       43. Hold the water vessel with both hands

       44. Stir the water in the vessel (if uncovered) before drinking

It was narrated from ‘Asim bin Muhammad bin Zaid bin ‘Abdullah, from his father, that his grandfather said:

“The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) forbade us to drink while (lying) on our bellies, lapping up water, and he forbade us to drink from one hand only. He said: ‘None of you should lap up water as a dog does, and he should not drink water from one hand as the people with whom Allah is angry do, and he should not drink from a vessel at night without stirring it first, unless the vessel was covered. Whoever drinks from his hand when he is able to drink from a vessel, with the intention of humility, Allah will record good deeds equivalent to the number of fingers for him. It (i.e., the hand) is the vessel of ‘Eisa bin Maryam, (as) when he threw away the cup and said: ‘Ugh! That belongs to this world.’” [Sunan Ibn Majah 3431]

Sunnah during Bedtime

       45.  Use the hem of their lower garment to clean bed

       46. Recite Basmalah when approaching bedtime

       47. Lie on your right side

       48. Place right hand under your right cheek

       49. Recite this du’a

سُبْحَانَكَ اللَّهُمَّ رَبِّي بِكَ وَضَعْتُ جَنْبِي وَبِكَ أَرْفَعُهُ إِنْ أَمْسَكْتَ نَفْسِي فَاغْفِرْ لَهَا وَإِنْ أَرْسَلْتَهَا فَاحْفَظْهَا بِمَا تَحْفَظُ بِهِ عِبَادَكَ الصَّالِحِينَ

Abu Huraira reported Allah’s Messenger (ﷺ) as say- ing:

When any one of you goes to bed, he should take hold of the hem of his lower garment and then should clean (his bed) with the help of that and then should recite the name of Allah for he himself doesn’t know what he left behind him on his bed, and when he intends to lie on bed, he should lie on his right side and utter these words:” Hallowed be Allah, my Lord. It is with Thine (grace) that I place my side (upon the bed) and it is with Thee that I take it up (after sleep), and in case Thou withholdst my being (if thou causest me to die), then grant pardon to my being, and if Thou keepst (this process of breathing on), then protect it with that with which Thou protected Thine pious servants.”

       50. Or you may recite this du’a

للهم قني عذابك يوم تبعث عبادك‏

Hudhaifah (May Allah be pleased with him) reported:

Whenever the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) intended to go to sleep, he would place his right hand under his (right) cheek and supplicate: “Allahumma qini ‘adhabaka yauma tab’athu ‘ibadaka (O Allah! Guard me against Your punishment on the Day when You will resurrect Your slaves).” [At-Tirmidhi]

In conclusion, understanding and incorporating the Sunnah of Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) into our daily lives can significantly enrich our spiritual journey and personal well-being. 

The Sunnah of Prophet Muhammad ﷺ is not just a collection of practices; it’s a comprehensive guide to living a life that pleases Allah, brings peace to the soul, and ensures success in the HereAfter. Incorporating these 50 simple Sunnah into your daily routine is a step towards a more fulfilling and spiritually enriched life. 

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References:

www.sunnah.com

https://www.utrujj.org/ghazali-on-why-following-the-sunnah-is-the-key-to-happiness-secrets-part-1/