This booklet was written by Shaykh-e-Tarqat Amr-e-Al-

e-Sunnat, the founder of Dawat-e-Islami Allma Mauln

Abu Bilal Muhammad Ilyas Attar Qadiri Razavi

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Dua for Reading the Book
ead the following Du (supplication) before studying a
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Note: Recite alt-Alan-Nab once before and after the Du.
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Table of Contents

Dua for Reading the Book ................................................................. ii
Transliteration Chart .......................................................................... iii
Excellence of alt-Alan-Nabi ........................................................... 1
Displeasure of the Holy Prophet _ upon Seeing Phlegm in the
Masjid ..................................................................................................... 1
Frq-e Aam and Fragrance in the Masjid ............................... 2
Keep Masjid Fragrant ........................................................................... 2
Air Fresheners Can Cause Cancer ...................................................... 2
It is arm to Enter the Masjid with Bad Breath ............................. 3
al is Makr when there is Bad Breath ........................................ 5
Prohibition of Entering Masjid having Applied Foul-Smelling
Ointment ................................................................................................ 5
Eating Raw Onion also Causes Bad Breath ....................................... 5
Do not take Raw Meat into the Masjid .............................................. 6
Avoid Sliced Raw Onion & the Food Containing Uncooked
Onion ...................................................................................................... 7
Lighting Incense Sticks in Gatherings ................................................ 7
Prohibition of Attending Gatherings of Muslims with Bad Breath . 7
Is it Permissible to eat Raw Onion during the Timings of al? ......... 8
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Method of Discovering Bad Breath .................................................... 9
Cure for Bad Breath ............................................................................ 10
Madan Cure for Bad Breath ............................................................. 11
How Far should the Toilets be Made from Masjid? ....................... 12
Develop a Habit of Checking Your Clothing etc. ........................... 13
Prohibition of Bringing Children into Masjid ................................ 15
Butchers and Fishmongers ................................................................ 16
Bad Smell Develops in Mouth during Sleeping .............................. 16
Bad Smelling Sweat Due to Some Foods ......................................... 17
Method of Cleaning the Mouth ........................................................ 17
Save the Beard from Bad Smell ......................................................... 18
An Easy Way to Make Fragrant Oil ................................................. 18
Bath Daily, If Possible......................................................................... 19
Method of Protecting the Turban from Bad Smell ........................ 19
Which Type of Turban should be Worn? ....................................... 20
Intentions of Applying Fragrance and Instances for Its Use ............... 20
Look at Your Teeth Carefully in the Mirror ................................... 24
A Good Tooth-Powder ...................................................................... 26




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No matter how hard Satan tries to prevent you from reading
this booklet, please read it completely (32 pages) in order to
better your afterlife.
Excellence of alt-Alan-Nabi
The Prophet of mankind, the Peace of our heart and mind, the
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Whoever recited alt upon me one thousand times in the
whole day, he will not die until he sees his position in Paradise.
(At-Targhb wat-Tarhb, pp. 328, vol. 2, h. 22)

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Displeasure of the Holy Prophet _ upon Seeing

Phlegm in the Masjid
Once the Noblest Prophet

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Masjid-un-Nabaw towards the direction of Qibla and
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expressed his displeasure. Upon seeing this, an Anr
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of the Noble Prophet

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stood up, cleaned it by scratching the phlegm away and applied
fragrance to that spot. The Noble Prophet

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this woman has done! (Sunan Nasi, pp. 126, h. 725)
Frq-e Aam and Fragrance in the Masjid
Sayyidun Frq-e-Aam

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used to purge Al-Masjid
ul-Nabaw with fragrant fumes every Friday. (Musnad Ab Yal, pp.
103, vol. 1, h. 185)
Keep Masjid Fragrant
The mother of the believers Sayyidatun isha iddqa
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ordered for the construction of Masjid in neighbourhoods and to
maintain them clean and fragrant. (Sunan Ab Dwd, pp. 197, vol. 1, h. 455)
Air Fresheners Can Cause Cancer
Dear Islamic Brothers! From this we learnt that keeping the
Masjid fragrant with incense sticks, Agarwood, frankincense
etc. is a means of earning reward. However do not light such a
matchstick inside the Masjid from which the foul odour of
gunpowder is emitted, because it is Wjib (essential) to protect
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the Masjid from foul odours. Incense sticks or frankincense
should be lit outside the Masjid at such a distance that the foul
odour of gunpowder does not enter the Masjid, and then
brought inside. It is necessary to keep the incense sticks in
some large tray so that their ash does not fall onto the floor of
the Masjid. If there is any image of a living being printed on
the packet of incense sticks, then scratch the image. Do not use
air fresheners for perfuming the Masjid (or home, cars etc.)
because they produce chemical pollutants in the air that reach
the lungs through breathing, and cause harm. According to
medical research, air fresheners can even cause skin cancer.
Where there are established norms of making the Masjid
fragrant using the funds of the Masjid, it is permissible to do so,
but where this is not among the norms, raise funds separately
specifically for fragrance.
It is arm to Enter the Masjid with Bad Breath
Dear Islamic Brothers! Make it your habit to eat less than your
appetite, meaning stop eating whilst you still feel the desire to eat
more. If you keep eating excessively at inappropriate times,
consuming foods such as shish kebbs, burgers, pizzas, ice-cream,
cold beverages, resulting in disorder of digestive system and,
Allah forbid, the disease of bad breath cropped up, it will be a
severe trial because it is aram (prohibited) to enter the Masjid
with bad breath, to the extent that when foul smell is emanating
from the mouth it is a sin to even enter the Masjid for offering
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congregational al. Due to lack of interest towards bettering the
afterlife, the vast majority of people are greedy of eating and food
culture is prevalent everywhere you turn, and as a result of this
a large number of people have bad breath. I have experienced it
so many times that when somebody brings his mouth closer to
talk to me; I have to hold my breath due to his bad breath.
Sometimes the Imm and Main also suffer from the illness
of bad breath, in which case they should take leave and begin
treatment because entering the Masjid with bad breath is
arm. It is sad to say that many people with bad breath even
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Remember! The ruling of the Shara is that if someone is
affected by the disease of bad breath during Itikf, then he
must suspend his Itikf and leave the Masjid.
He should perform Qa of Itikf for a day afterwards. The
number of people affected by the disease of bad breath
increases in the month of Ramadan-ul-Mubarak, due to the
excessive consumption of kebbs, samosas and various fried
and oily foods. An excellent cure to this is to eat simple foods
and to less than the appetite, to keep the digestive system
healthy. Moreover, whenever finish eating, make it routine to
keep the mouth clean by flossing the teeth and rinsing the
mouth thoroughly, otherwise the particles of food will become
stuck in the gaps between the teeth, begin to decay producing a
foul smell. It is Wjib to protect the Masjid from every type of
foul smell, not just bad breath.
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al is Makr when there is Bad Breath
It is mentioned on page 384, Vol. 7 of Fatawa Razawiyya,
Offering al (even at home) with bad breath is Makr and
visiting the Masjid in such a state is arm until the mouth is
cleaned. It is also aram to cause distress to other Musallis,
and even if there are no other Musallis, even then the angels
are still distressed by the foul smell. It is stated in a ad, The
angels also feel distress from the things which cause distress to
the human beings. (a Muslim, pp. 282, h. 564)
Prohibition of Entering Masjid having Applied Foul-
Smelling Ointment
Imm of the Alus Sunna, Mujaddid of the Umma, Mauln
Ash-Sh Imm Amad Raz Khn

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Whoever has a foul smell emanating from his body such that
other Musallis are distressed by it, for example,

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has bad breath or foul armpits, or the one who has applied
sulphur (or any foul smelling ointment or lotion) over his body
for treating itching, should be prevented from entering the
Masjid. (Fatw Razawiyya (Jadd), pp. 72, vol. 8)
Eating Raw Onion also Causes Bad Breath
Having eaten raw radish, raw onion, raw garlic and anything
else that produces disgusting odour, it is not permissible to
enter the Masjid as long as that odour remains in the mouth,
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on the hands, or anywhere else, because the angels are
distressed by this. It is narrated in a ad that the Beloved
Prophet

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onion, garlic or leek should never approach our Masjid. (a
Muslim, pp. 282, h. 564)
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(such things), kill its odour by cooking. (Sunan Ab Dwd, pp. 506,
vol. 3, h. 3827)
Do not take Raw Meat into the Masjid
Sadr ush Shara, Badr-ut-Tarqa, Allma, Mufti Muammad
Amjad Al Aam

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has stated, Eating uncooked
garlic and onion in the Masjid or before going to the Masjid is
not permissible for as long as the foul odour exists. This ruling
applies on everything that has a foul odour, for example leek,
radish, uncooked meat, kerosene oil, a match stick that
produces a foul odour when struck, releasing wind, etc.
Anyone who has the disease of bad breath, anyone who has a
foul smelling wound, or anyone who has applied a foul
smelling ointment is not permitted to enter the Masjid until
the odour vanishes. (Bahar-e Sharat, pp. 648, vol. 1)
There is no harm in taking raw meat or any similar pure thing
into the Masjid if it is packaged in such a way that even slightest
foul smell cannot emanate outside.
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Avoid Sliced Raw Onion & the Food Containing
Uncooked Onion
Avoid eating chickpeas, yogurt paste, salad etc. containing
uncooked onion; also avoid pickle and sauces containing raw
garlic during the timings of al. Sometimes the odour of
uncooked onion and garlic is felt in Kebbs and samosas so do
not eat these before al either. It is also not permissible to
bring such odorous things into the Masjid.
Lighting Incense Sticks in Gatherings
With the intention of acting upon the Sunna of spreading
fragrance amongst gatherings of the Muslims, it is a means of
reward to light incense sticks. In the case that anyone is caused
distress by the fumes of the incense or frankincense, then in this
situation the fragrance should not be lit. Similarly, refrain from
sprinkling large amounts of fragranced water over gatherings,
because generally this causes trouble and disturbance to people.
Prohibition of Attending Gatherings of Muslims with
Bad Breath
Muft Amad Yr Khn

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any congregation of Muslims, any gathering of Dars e Qurn
or in the court of Islamic scholars or saints with bad breath.
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further stated, As long as the bad breath is
existing, stay at home. Do not go into any procession or
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gathering of Muslims. Those who smoke hookah, and those who
eat Pn (Betel leaf) containing tobacco and do not rinse their
mouths afterwards should pay heed. Islamic Jurists
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have stated: Whoever has the disease of bad breath is exempted
from attending the Masjid. (Mir-ul Manj, pp. 25-26, vol. 6)
Is it Permissible to eat Raw Onion during the Timings of
al?
Question: A person suffering from bad breath is exempted from
attending the Masjid, so can someone eat yogurt paste with
uncooked onion, or sliced onion, or Kebbs or samosas which
contain onion/ garlic which has not been cooked fully and thus
emit foul odour, or rolled maize bread that contains uncooked
garlic, or any other similar food, just before the Jamat with the
intention that the breath will carry foul odour after eating these
and then Jama`at will no longer be Wjib?
Answer: This is not permissible to do so. For example, where
the Jamat of Isha takes place in its initial time, do not eat any
salad which contains uncooked radish, onion or garlic after
alt-ul-Maghrib because then it will be difficult to clean the
mouth and get to the Masjid that quickly. However, if it is
possible to clean the mouth quickly, or someone is exempted
from going to Masjid for some reason (for example, women),
or if there is still enough time until al and by that time the
odour will finish, then there is no harm in eating it. Al arat
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Imm Amad Raz Khn

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has stated, Eating
uncooked garlic and onion is without doubt all but as long as
their odour remains in the mouth after eating them, visiting the
Masjid is prohibited. However, a potent hookah, lacking proper
filtration, that causes a lasting foul odour

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smoker cannot rinse away that odour completely before the time
of Jamat, is impermissible to smoke close to Jama`at time
according to Shara, as this would become the cause for losing
the Jamat and Sajda, or otherwise for entering the Masjid
with bad breath, and these both things are impermissible and
unlawful. It is a principle of Shara that every act which is
Mub fi Nafsih (something that is permissible inherently) but that
leads towards impermissible things is impermissible and
undesirable. (Fatw Razawiyya (Jadd), pp. 94, vol. 25)
Do not Recite

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It is stated in Fatawa Faid ur Rasl, vol. 2, pg. 506; It is
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cigarette, when eating things like raw garlic and onion, and at
places of impurity. (Fatw Fa-ur Rasl, pp. 506, vol. 2)
Method of Discovering Bad Breath
If there is any foul smell in the mouth it is necessary to clean
the mouth using Miswk and to rinse it as many times as it
takes to remove the foul odour completely, and there is no
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limit for this. Those who smoke potent unfiltered foul smelling
hookah should be very careful regarding this, and cigarette
smokers should be even more careful because the foul odour of
cigarettes is even more intense and lasting, and above all, those
who eat tobacco directly need to be the most careful among all;
because the actual remains of tobacco and not just the smoke,
deposit in their mouth, and permeates foul smell deeply. All of
the above people must perform Miswk and rinse the mouth
with water until the mouth is completely cleaned and there is
no trace of that odour left at all. The way to check the presence
of bad breath is to hold the palm close to the mouth, open the
mouth, and breathe out fully from the throat onto it three times,
and then smell it immediately. Without this method, one cannot
perceive the internal bad odour of the mouth easily. When foul
smell is emanating from the mouth, going to the Masjid is
arm and entering the al is impermissible.

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Razawiyya (Jadd), pp. 623, vol. 1)
Cure for Bad Breath
If the bad breath is because of something that has been eaten,
then chew and eat fresh coriander leaves and try to use dry or
fresh rose petals to clean the teeth-

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beneficial. If the bad breath is due to some digestive problem,
then gain the blessings out of hunger by eating less than
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eating less will help in getting rid of pain
of the legs and other different parts of the body, constipation,
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heartburn, ulcers in the mouth, frequent cough and cold,
throat ache, bleeding gums, and many other diseases as well as
bad breath. Eating less such that some hunger is still there
prevents 80% of the diseases. (For detailed information, read the
chapter Excellence of Hunger from Faizn-e-Sunnat). If the desires
of the Nafs (Lower Self) are controlled, many spiritual and
physical diseases will automatically be cured.
Raza nafs dushman hai, dam mein na n
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Recite the above mentioned alt-Alan-Nabi 11 times in a
single breath from time to time, bad breath will die out. The
best way of reciting in a single breath is to close the mouth, and
start inhaling from the nostrils slowly and fill the lungs with as
much air as possible. Now start reciting alt Alan Nabi. By
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to recite alt-Alan-Nabi 11 times before running out of
breath. According to the above method, inhaling through the
nostrils slowly, holding a deep breath for as long as possible
and then exhaling it from the mouth is extremely beneficial for
health. Throughout the day, whenever you get chance, and
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preferably in the open air, you should ensure that you take
some deep breaths according to this method a few times every
day. I, Sag-e-Madina (the author), was once told by an elderly
physician, After taking a breath, I hold my breath inside for
half an hour (or he said: two hours) and during this period I
can recite my litanies and invocations. According to him, such
outstanding breath holding experts exist in the world that
inhale breath in the morning and exhale it in the evening.
How Far should the Toilets be Made from Masjid?
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was asked, How far

should the toilets be from the Masjid? He

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replied, Protecting Masjid from bad smells is Wjib.
Therefore, burning kerosene oil and lighting a matchstick in
the Masjid is arm (as it causes bad smell). It has been
mentioned in a ad, It is not permissible to bring
uncooked meat into the Masjid, (Sunan Ibn Mjah, pp. 413, vol. 1,
ad 748) though the smell of uncooked meat is very slight.
Therefore, making toilets at such a place from where smell
could reach the Masjid will be prohibited. (Fatw Razawiyya
(Jadd), pp. 232, vol. 16)
When uncooked meat with slight bad smell is not
permissible then uncooked fish will definitely be prohibited
because of its strong smell. Occasionally, the hand and the
mouth become smelly while eating it because of the
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carelessness of the cooks. In such a condition, do not go to
the Masjid unless the smell is removed. When toilets are
being cleaned, bad smells spread a lot. Therefore, it is
necessary to keep an appropriate distance (between the
Masjid and washrooms) to prevent bad smells from entering
the Masjid even at the time of cleaning. If the door of the
washroom opens into the precincts of the Masjid, a partition
wall may be erected there and entrance to washrooms may be
made from outside the Masjid to protect it from bad smells.
Develop a Habit of Checking Your Clothing etc.
Bringing bad smells into the Masjid is arm. Furthermore,
entrance of the person having bad smell is also arm. Do
not use a toothpick inside the Masjid as those who are not in
the habit of picking their teeth after every meal have a bad
smell in the mouth. A Mutakif should pick his teeth at such
a distance in Fin-e-Masjid that the smell does not enter the
actual Masjid. Person having smelly wound or the patients
with a stool-bag or a urine-bag should not enter the Masjid.
Similarly, the bottle of blood or urine taken for a laboratory
test and clothes covered in blood ejected during slaughtering
of animals cannot be brought in the Masjid even if they are
wrapped. Islamic Jurists

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have declared that bringing
impurity in the Masjid is not allowed even if it does not
contaminate the Masjid. Likewise, if theres impurity on a
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persons body, he is not allowed to enter the Masjid. (Rad-dul-
Mutr, pp. 614, vol. 1) It is also not permissible to take urine or
blood inside the Masjid. (Durr-e-Mukhtr, pp. 614, vol. 1)
If a person has pure unpleasant smell that does not spread
(for example sweat) he is allowed to enter the Masjid
because such smell is hidden underneath the clothing.
Similarly, if a handkerchief smells bad, do not take it out
from the pocket. If a bad smell spreads due to removing the
turban or cap, do not remove them inside the Masjid.
Similarly, if uncooked meat or fish is packed in such a
manner that no bad smell spreads then it is permissible to
bring it inside the Masjid.
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has stated, However, if the bad smell of kerosene oil is
removed in any way, or the oil is filled in the lamp in such a
manner that bad smell does not spread, then it is permissible
to bring it (inside the Masjid). (Fatw Namiyya, p. 65)
Every Muslim should take care that his face, body, handkerchief,
dress and footwear etc. are not smelly. Do not come to the
Masjid in such a dirty dress that causes disgust to others.
Regretfully, fine and expensive dresses are worn on the occasion
of meetings with worldly officers but no care is observed about
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decent dress which he wears on the occasion of ceremonies; but
the dress should be according to Shara and Sunna.
Prohibition of Bringing Children into Masjid
The Beloved and Blessed Prophet

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the Masjid from children and the insane and trading and
quarrels and raising voice and implementing the punishment
and drawing swords. (Sunan Ibn Mjah, pp. 415, vol. 1, ad 750)
It is arm to bring such a child into the Masjid that bears the
risk of making the Masjids floor impure (e.g. by urinating
etc.). Bringing an insane person into the Masjid is also arm.
If there is no fear of impurity then it is Makr. People who
take their slippers into the Masjid should clean off any
impurity beforehand. Walking into the Masjid wearing shoes
is the disrespect of the Masjid. (Rad-dul-Mutr, pp. 518, vol. 2)
By Shara, it not allowed to bring small children, the insane
(or an unconscious person or the one captured by a jinn) into
the Masjid even for spiritual remedies. A baby cannot be
brought into the Masjid even if it is wrapped properly into a
piece of clothing etc. If you have ever committed the mistake
of bringing such children into the Masjid, repent instantly
and make a firm intention of not doing it again. However, it
is permissible to bring children into Fin-e-Masjid (for
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example, the Imms room) provided one does not have to
pass through the actual part of the Masjid.
Butchers and Fishmongers
As the clothes of butchers and fish mongers smell extremely
bad, they should have a proper bath, put on a clean dress
and apply fragrance before coming to the Masjid. Bathing
and applying fragrance is not a condition; rather its just a
suggestion. The thing is- one has to remove the bad smell
completely.
Bad Smell Develops in Mouth during Sleeping
The foul air in the abdomen rises up during sleep, therefore the
mouth often carries foul odour upon waking. In this regard, a
question and its answer from Fatw Razawiyya, page 375-
376, Vol-23 is presented:
Question: How is it to recite yat-ul Kurs upon waking? Many
teachers teach Quran Sharf to the Students whilst smoking
hookah.
Answer: It is recommended to wash the hands and rinse the
mouth after waking, and then to recite yat-ul-Kurs. If the
mouth smells of hookah or any food or drink, rinse it
thoroughly before starting recitation of the Holy Quran. As far
as the teachers who do this (the act described in the question),
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they are guilty of a wrong action. The holy personality of the
Prophet of mankind, the Peace of our heart and mind, the Most
Generous and Kind
,

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was ever fragrant and
aromatic, and his blessed nature was exceptionally elegant and
refined. A Miswak would always remain next to his pillow when
sleeping, and he

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would use Miswak first of all
upon waking.

Therefore, it is Sunna to keep a Miswak next to the pillow and
to use it upon waking
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sleep, the Beloved Prophet

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would use Miswak.
(Sunan Ab Dwd, pp. 54, vol. 1, h. 57)
Bad Smelling Sweat Due to Some Foods
Some foods cause bad smelling sweat. Such people should
substitute their food.
Method of Cleaning the Mouth
Those who do not act upon the Sunna of using Miswk and
picking their teeth and do not clean their teeth properly due to
laziness, most of such people have the problem of bad breath.
Just using a Miswk or a toothpick carelessly as a formality is
not enough, instead, each and every tiny bit of food is to be
removed from teeth taking care not to hurt the gums,
otherwise, these food crumbs will rot, causing bad smell.
There is another way of cleaning the teeth. After having any
food and tea or when you are working while sitting, take a
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mouthful of water and keep moving it inside the mouth. This
will clean the teeth. Normal water can also be used, but tepid
and rather salty water will serve as an excellent mouthwash

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Save the Beard from Bad Smell

Tiny food crumbs often get stuck in the beard, and
sometimes, bad smelling saliva also creeps into the beard,
causing smell in it. Its a Madan suggestion that the beard be
washed with soap from time to time. The Beloved Prophet

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has said, He who has hair should revere it.
(Sunan Ab Dwd, pp. 103, vol. 4, h. 4163) Meaning, he should wash, oil
and comb it. (Ashat-ul-Lamat, pp. 617, vol. 3)
An Easy Way to Make Fragrant Oil
Sometimes, bad smell spreads in the air when someone
using mustard oil in hair removes his cap or turban.
Therefore, if possible, try to use good quality fragrant oil.
An easy way of making fragrant oil is to put a few drops of
your favourite fragrance in the coconut oil bottle, and shake
it properly (particular essence for making the fragrant oil
can also be bought from perfume shops). Wash your hair
with soap on a regular basis.
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Bath Daily, If Possible
If possible, take a bath on a daily basis because it will
remove external bad smell a great deal and this is also
beneficial to health (but Mutakifn should avoid using the
bathrooms of the Masjid unless it is necessary because there
might be a water shortage for Wu and the water motor may
also rundown, if used repeatedly. Moreover, bathe when the
washrooms are in Fin-e Masjid, and if they are outside the
Masjid premises then it is not even permissible to perform the
Friday Ghusl; only the Far Ghusl is permitted).
Method of Protecting the Turban from Bad Smell
Some Islamic brothers are very keen to wear a large sized
turban but they do not keep it clean and, sometimes, it
unintentionally become a cause of spreading bad smell in
the Masjid. Therefore, its a Madan request that the Islamic
brothers using a turban, a head cloth (used underneath a
turban) or a shawl should wash them once a week or more
frequently depending upon the weather, otherwise they
smell bad due to dirt, sweat and oil. Although one does not
notice the smell himself, others may feel disgusted. The
reason why one does not himself notices the smell is that he
has become used to it.
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Which Type of Turban should be Worn?
Using the turban which is already tied on a hard cap can also
cause bad smell. If possible, use a thin, soft and light-fabric
turban and wear the cap which adheres to the head, as wearing
this type of cap is also Sunna. Instead of wearing and taking
off the already tied turban, tie one fold after another according
to Sunna and unfold it in the same manner.
By doing so, according to a ad, one will be given the
reward of one good deed and one Nr for each fold and when
unfolding (when there is an intention of tying it again) one
sin will be forgiven. (Kanz-ul-Umml, pp. 132-133, vol. 15, ad
41126, 41138)

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turban because of having air frequently. Bad smell of sweat
can also be removed by putting the turban, head cloth, shawl,
dress etc. under sunlight. Using fragrance with good
intentions can also remove bad smells. Intentions of applying
fragrance and instances for its use are being presented.
Intentions of Applying Fragrance and Instances for its Use
The Holy Prophet

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has said: The intention of a
Muslim values more than his deed. (Mujam Kabr, pp. 185, vol. 6, h. 5942)
1. I will apply fragrance in order to follow the Sunna of the
Holy Prophet

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2. I will recite .

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before applying the fragrance.

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3. I will recite alt Alan Nabi while applying the fragrance.
4. I will express gratitude by saying

after
applying the fragrance.
5. I will please the angels and.
6. The Muslims (through the fragrance)
7. If my intellect increases by using fragrance I will use this
faculty to learn Islamic rulings and various Sunan (Imm
Shfi

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stated: Intellect increases by using fine
fragrance). (Iy-ul-Ulm, pp. 244, vol. 1)
8. I will save the Muslims from the sin of backbiting by removing
foul odour from my clothes and elsewhere (as it is backbiting
to say about a Muslim whose clothes or body smells, Foul
odour was coming from his clothes etc., in his absence
without the requirement of Shara).
9. The following intentions can also be made in certain
instances.
10. I will seek elegance [by virtue of applying fragrance] for
al.
Fragrance can also be applied with the intention of
honouring the following places/rituals/occasions etc.
11. Masjid,
12. Taajjud,
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13. Friday,
14. Monday,
15. Raman,
16. Eid-ul-Fir,
17. Eid-ul-A,
18. The night of Mld,
19. Eid-e-Mld-un-Nab _,
20. Mld procession,
21. Night of Mirj,
22. Shab-e-Barat,
23. Giyrwn,
24. Raz Day,
25. Dars from the Holy Qurn,
26. Dars from ad,
27. Recitation of the Holy Quran.
28. Awrd and Waif (invocations)
29. alt-Alan-Nab
30. Study of an Islamic book,
31. Teaching of Islamic education,
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32. Learning of Islamic education,
33. Writing of an Islamic ruling,
34. Writing and editing Islamic books,
35. Sunna-Inspiring Ijtim,
36. Ijtim of ikr and Naat,
37. Recitation of the Holy Qurn in congregation
38. Dars from Fazn-e-Sunnat,
39. Call to righteousness,
40. At the time of delivering a Sunna-Inspiring speech,
41. When visiting a scholar,
42. Mother,
43. Father,
44. Pious Muslim,
45. Murshid
46. When looking at the blessed hair of the Beloved and
Blessed Prophet

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and
47. When visiting a shrine.
The more good intentions you make, the more reward you will
gain. However, this applies when the occasion for that
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intention exists and the intention is permissible according to
Shara. If you dont remember a lot, you should make at least
two or three intentions.
O Allah

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! We repent for all those times when we brought
foul odour into the Masjid and pledge that we will never bring
any type of foul odour into the Masjid ever again.
O Allah

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! Bestow us with the virtue of keeping the Masjid
fragrant. O Allah

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give us the ability to purify ourselves
from every type of internal and external foul odour before
entering the Masjid. O Allah

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Prophet

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, save us from the stench of sins and
grant us the fragrant neighbourhood of Your Most Beloved

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in Janna-tul-Firdous.
Wall! Jo mil jey mere gul ka pasna
Mngay na kab Ir na pir chaay Dulan pool
(adiq-e-Bakhshish Sharif)
Look at Your Teeth Carefully in the Mirror
With the intention of earning reward by helping others, some
Madan pearls from Sag-e-Madna are given below for those
whose teeth are stained or yellowish; please accept them- you
will notice great benefits.
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1. Stained teeth cause disgust to others.
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2. When meeting people, someone with stained teeth does
not make a good impression.
3. Those who eat betel and Guk frequently are basically
spending money to destroy the beauty of their teeth, and
they are basically inviting blisters of the mouth and cancer.
4. In accordance with Sunna, thoroughly rub the Miswak on
the teeth.
5. Get used to flossing the teeth after eating.
6. After eating anything or drinking tea, take a mouthful of
water and swirl it in your mouth for a few minutes. In this
way the inside of the mouth and the teeth will be cleaned to
some extent.
7. Before sleeping, the throat and the teeth should be cleaned
thoroughly otherwise you will contract throat-pain and
plaque will form on teeth. Tiny food-particles will rot in the
closed mouth and cause foul odour. Several abdominal
diseases can stem in the stomach from the germs going into it.
8. When sleeping, the foul air of the stomach rises towards
the mouth, and so the mouth begins to smell bad. As soon
as you wake up, wash the hands, perform the Miswak and
rinse the mouth thoroughly.
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The foul smell of
mouth will vanish.
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A Good Tooth-Powder
A good tooth-powder can be prepared by mixing equal
quantity of baking soda and salt in some bottle. If it suits, use it
daily to brush the teeth with.
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You will notice the
removal of stain of the teeth instantly. In case you suffer from
inflammation of the gums or mouth, then reduce the amount
and check again. However, if it still causes you difficulty then
apply some other method; the teeth should remain clean
whatever be the method.
Madan Pearl: Every aspect of cleanliness is Sunna and desirable
in Shara.
Note: This booklet was first compiled on 12 Shaban-ul-Muaam,
1427H (06-09-2006) and was published many times. Then it was
reviewed and edited on 5 Rabi ul Ghau, 1433 (28-02-2012)
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