Timed Sunan are the acts of Sunnah that are associated with specific times in the day and night. They are recommended to be performed in their specific times. They are divided into seven categories: Before dawn, dawn, forenoon, noon, afternoon, sunset, and night.

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First Section of Timed Sunan: Before Dawn

This is the time before Fajr when we wake up to perform Fajr prayer. The Sunan pertaining to this time are further divided into two sections

Fajr Time

There are numerous deeds that form part of the Sunnah of the Prophet at Fajr Time.

Adthkār of the Morning

Time for Adthkār of the Morning starts from the time of Fajr (i.e. once the Mu’adthin makes Adthān). Undoubtedly, Adthkār are protection for the Muslim in this life, and treasures of reward in the Hereafter.

Some of the fruits of following the Sunnah:

Number 1 of ‘ Some of the Fruits of Following the Sunnah’ Reaching the stage of love, i.e. drawing closer to Allāh. By performing Nawāfil (Supererogatory Prayers), a believer attains Allāh’s love.

Sunan of Qiyām Il-Layl (Voluntary night prayer) and Witr

The time for night prayer starts after finishing ‘Ishā’ prayer, and lasts until dawn breaks. Thus, the time for Witr prayer is also between ‘Ishā’ prayer and Fajr prayer.

Sunan of Food

If a person forgets to mention Allāh’s name at the beginning of eating, when he remembers he should say, “In the name of Allāh for its beginning and for its end.”

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