The Forgotten Sunnah: 7 Simple Practices That Multiply Your Rewards

 

Muslim man sleeping on right side as per Sunnah

🌙 Introduction

Did you know the Prophet (ﷺ) promised:
"Whoever revives a Sunnah of mine will get the reward of all who follow it" (Ibn Majah)?
Here are 7 forgotten gems you can start today:

🔍 7 Forgotten Sunnahs with Modern Benefits

1. The Magic of Miswak (Toothstick)

  • How: Use before prayers and upon waking

  • Benefits:

    • Dental health (approved by modern science)

    • Smile = charity in Islam

  • Hadith: "Cleans the mouth, pleases the Lord" (Bukhari)

Image Alt: "Traditional miswak stick with modern toothbrush - Islamic dental care"

2. Sleeping Like the Prophet (ﷺ)

  • Right side position (aids digestion)

  • Reciting Ayatul Kursi (protection all night)

  • Dusting bed 3x (hygienic Sunnah)

    🍽️ Eating Etiquette We Ignore

    ✅ 3-finger eating (prevents overeating)
    ✅ Licking fingers (contains barakah)
    ✅ Saying 'Bismillah' aloud (shields from shaitan)

    Infographic Idea: "From Plate to Palate - The Prophetic Diet"

    📱 Digital Sunnahs for Today

    • Phone Lock Screen: Last 2 verses of Surah Baqarah

    • Texting Habit: Start with "Assalamu alaikum"

    • Social Media: Share 1 Hadith daily = continuous charity

      🛒 Marketplace Sunnahs

      • Honest pricing (no false 'sales')

      • Dua for transactions:
        "Allahumma irzuqni halalan tayyiban"

      • Forgiving debts = greater reward

      🌿 Nature Sunnahs We Forgot

      • Planting trees (Sadaqah Jariyah)

      • Kindness to animals

      • Conserving water (even during wudu)

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