Ensuring people take permission before entering your home
Make it a rule that people enter your house only after saying Salam and obtaining permission as prescribed by Allah SWT in the Glorious Qur'an (Suratul Nur, 24, 27-28).
RasululLah SallalLahu alaihi…
Establish a mini library at home.
Having an Islamic library at home will help in teaching your family and letting them develop an understanding of their religion and help them adhere to its rules. It does not have to be…
Teaching by example
This is an obligation which the head of the household must undertake, in obedience to the command of Allah (interpretation of the meaning):
“O you who believe! Ward off from yourselves and your families a Fire (Hell)…
Reciting Suratul Baqarah to ward off the Shaytan
Suratul Baqarah has a number of benefits related to the building of a great home, reported from RasululLah SallalLahu alaihi wa sallam.
The Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings of Allah be…
Reciting adhkaar and du’as meant for the home
There are certain adhkars that when recited regularly in the home protect against evil and help to entrench the foundation for a beautiful home.
RasululLah SallalLahu alaihi wa sallam said: “When any…
Encouraging household members to excel in good deeds
The home is very important in Islam. It is where good tarbiyya starts. Performing good deeds is akin to obeying Allah SWT and following the teachings of His Prophet SallalLahu alaihi wa…
Don’t make your homes graveyards
It is better to offer naafil prayers at home, unless it is Sunnah to pray them in congregation in the mosque, such as the prayers to be offered at the time of an eclipse. That…
Making the home a place for the remembrance of Allah
RasululLah sallalLahu alaihi wasallam said: “The likeness of a house in which Allah is remembered and the house in which Allah is not remembered is that of the living and…