13 Ways for a house in Jannah - Abdur Raheem McCarthy | Summary and Q&A

TL;DR

This content discusses 13 forgotten Sunnahs (practices) to build a house in paradise according to the teachings of Prophet Muhammad.

Key Insights

• 🏛️ Building a mosque for Allah and praying the 12 Rakats of Sunnah Ratiba daily are well-known ways to build a house in Jannah.
• 🥳 Praying any 12 Rakats throughout the day or night can also lead to the construction of a house in paradise.
• 📿 Various actions such as reciting Surah Al-Ikhlas, filling in the gaps during prayer, and praying Duha and before Dhuhr can contribute to building a house in Jannah.
• 😄 Having patience and being pleased with Allah's decree during times of calamity can result in the formation of a house in paradise.
• 🤥 Avoiding arguments and lying, displaying good manners, accepting Islam, migrating for the sake of Allah, and struggling in His path are additional ways to build a house in Jannah.
• 🥺 Saying a specific dua upon entering the marketplace can lead to the creation of a house in paradise.

Transcript

13 ways to build a house in jannah subhanallah most people right away might say we know you know one or two of them we've heard from the sunnah but where are these other ones taken from alhamdulillah all of them are taken from the sunnah of our beloved prophet sallallahu alaihi wasallam but these have become forgotten sunnahs that most people don't... Read More

Questions & Answers

Q: What are the well-known Sunnahs to build a house in Jannah?

Building a mosque for Allah and praying the 12 Rakats of Sunnah Ratiba daily are well-known ways to achieve this reward.

Q: Can praying any 12 Rakats throughout the day or night also lead to having a house in Jannah?

Yes, according to the Prophet's teachings, praying any 12 Rakats, regardless of the time, can result in the construction of a house in paradise.

Q: Are there any specific Surahs one should recite to build a house in Jannah?

Reciting Surah Al-Ikhlas ten times can be a means to have a house built in paradise, as mentioned by Prophet Muhammad.

Q: How does filling in the gaps during prayer contribute to building a house in Jannah?

According to the hadith, filling in the gaps during prayer can elevate one's status and result in the construction of a house in paradise.

Q: Are there any specific actions or behaviors that can help in building a house in Jannah?

Displaying good manners, avoiding arguments and lying, accepting Islam, migrating for the sake of Allah, and struggling in His path are all actions that can lead to having a house in Jannah.

Q: Is there a specific dua to say when entering the marketplace to build a house in Jannah?

Yes, saying a particular dua upon entering the marketplace can result in the creation of a house in paradise, along with various other rewards.

Q: Are all the mentioned hadith in this content considered authentic?

According to Sheikh Al-Bani, except for a few hadith that some scholars consider weak, the majority of the mentioned hadith are considered authentic.

Q: Is it necessary to perform all these practices daily to attain the reward of building a house in Jannah?

While it may not be feasible to perform all the mentioned practices daily, trying to engage in them at least once and consistently practicing some of them can contribute to accumulating multiple rewards and houses in paradise.

Summary & Key Takeaways

• Building a mosque for Allah and praying the 12 Rakats of Sunnah Ratiba daily are well-known ways to build a house in Jannah.

• Praying any 12 Rakats throughout the day or night can also lead to the construction of a house in paradise.

• Reading Surah Al-Ikhlas ten times, filling in the gaps during prayer, and praying Duha and before Dhuhr can also contribute to building a house in Jannah.

• Having patience and being pleased with Allah's decree during times of calamity can result in the formation of a house in paradise.

• Avoiding arguments and lying, displaying good manners, accepting Islam, migrating for the sake of Allah, and struggling in the path of Allah are additional ways to build a house in Jannah.

• Saying a specific dua upon entering the marketplace can lead to the creation of a house in paradise.