In addition to the cleanliness and taharah of garments and body, a Muslim must also be well-dressed and must meet the people with the best possible appearance and looks. Imam ‘Ali (A) states: “Put on beautiful clothes and dress yourself up, for Allah is good and likes the good things, but these should be religiously…
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Islam has specified certain actions which are…
Islam has specified certain actions which are linked with permanent taharah and neatness such as for reciting salat and having sawm, removing the najasahs (impurities) from the body and the clothes, performing several times everyday the wudhu’ before reciting the salawat, and performing various ghusls (taking bath according to the specified Islamic manner). From the…
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In addition to giving general orders…
In addition to giving general orders concerning cleanliness and neatness, Islam enjoins in particular for each and every cleanliness; for instance, it orders the people to pare the nails of their hands and feet, to shave and remove the excess hair on their bodies and heads, to wash their hands before and after meals, to…
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Cleanliness is one of the most important…
Cleanliness is one of the most important principles of health. For this reason, great importance has been attached to this principle in the holy Shari’ah of Islam. The importance given by Islam to cleanliness cannot be found in any other religion. The Holy Prophet (S) has stated: “Cleanliness is a part and parcel of Islamic…
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The Holy Prophet (S) kept himself very clean and neat…
The Holy Prophet (S) kept himself very clean and neat. He considered cleanliness and neatness as a sign of faith. “Cleanliness is a part of the belief.” In addition to the cleanliness and neatness of his clothes and body, the Holy Prophet (S) was well-dressed and well-behaved also. Whenever he wanted to leave the house,…
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