Preparing the will is an act of Sunnah during health and illness. The Prophet (PBUH) says:

“It is the duty of a Muslim who has something which is to be given as a bequest, not to let two nights pass without having his will written down with him.”

(Al-Bukhāriy no. 2783, Muslim no. 1626)

By “two nights” the Prophet (PBUH) means to symbolize for a short period of time, not specifically two nights. This has been stressed on because no one knows exactly when they will die.

As for the rights of Allāh Almighty regarding Zakat, Hajj, or any sort of Kaffārah (i.e. expiation), in addition to people’s rights regarding debts, they are obligatory and not just Sunnah, so one must write them down in his will, especially if no one knows about them, and there is a rule in Principles of Fiqh that states, “Whatever thing an obligation cannot be accomplished without, is an obligation.”

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Maghrib Time

Applying these two acts of Sunnah protects from the evil of devils and Jinn. Preventing children from playing outside particularly at this time will protect them against devils. In addition, locking the doors and mentioning Allāh’s name will keep devils away. This shows the great attention of Islam to protecting homes and kids from evil.

Sunan of Tashahhud.

Number 7 of Sunan of Prayer 7) Sunan of Tashahhud. Tashahhud is a position in prayer in which the worshiper sits down after the second Rak‘ah, and after the last Rak‘ah of prayer, and supplicates with a specific formula referred to as the supplication of Tashahhud.

Sunan of Prayer

Prayer has many Sunan that a Muslim should be eager to follow.

Dhuhā Time

It is Sunnah for a Muslim at the time of Dhuhā (forenoon) to offer Dhuhā prayer.

The time for Adthkār of the Evening

It appears, and Allāh knows best, that the correct opinion is that the time for Adthkār of the Evening starts after ‘Asr prayer and continues until sunset (Maghrib). Moreover, it is also allowed to perform Adthkār of the Evening after Maghrib, especially for someone who had an excuse to delay them until after Maghrib.

Siwāk (Tooth-stick)

Siwāk is from the Sunan that may be done at anytime. The Prophet (PBUH) persistently urged us to use it. Anass (ABPWH) narrated that the Prophet (PBUH) said: “I have indeed urged you regarding Siwāk.” (Al-Bukhāriy no. 888)

Preparing one’s will.

Preparing one’s will.