Shaykh Ahmad ibn Ahmad
Shamlaan (may Allaah preserve him) mentioned thirteen mannerisms that
are to be observed for the one eating the Suhoor:
1. Sincerity of the intention.
2. Saying
Bismillaah when one is about to eat, eating with the right hand &
eating from that which is closer to you. Based upon the Hadeeth Umar ibn
Abee Salamah.
3. Gathering together upon the food. Indeed in that there's a blessing.
4. Not being wasteful in the meal & praising Allaah for it.
5.
The the meal is from lawful wealth. Indeed it is stronger for the
(carrying out) the act of worship. Indeed Allaah is good & He only
accepts that which is good.
6. Having concern for the (proper) time (regarding the Suhoor).
7.
Seeking the forgiveness & making supplication in abundance during the
time of as-Sahar (last part of the night shortly before the break of
dawn). For indeed it is a blessed time (period).
8.
Give Sadaqah during that time & being diligent to be one who aids the
one who has the ability to fulfill the fasting by feeding him the
sahoor.
9.
Washing the mouth good along with the usage of the Siwaak. This is in
order that the traces of the food do not remain in the mouth which will
cause the one fasting doubt if it was to overwhelm him & enter down
his throat.
10.
Waiting after the eating of the Sahoor for the purpose of performance
of the dawn prayer. How praise worthy it is if the person was to go to
the Masjid & wait for the prayer. Indeed that is stronger for him upon
that (matter of praying the Fajr prayer on time). This is the case
especially when many from amongst the people stay awake during the
nights of Ramadaan up until the (time for) Sahoor. They eat the Sahoor
then lay down. As a result of that, sleep overcomes & they miss the
prayer. It's possible that the person doesn't get up until after the sun
rise & some mid-day.
11.
Taking the food that is suitable for the condition of the one fasting. Like eating the dates along drinking milk & that which is similar to
it.
12. Getting the children accustomed to eating the Sahoor & fasting.
13. Giving precedence (to others over oneself).
Taking
from "Ad-Dururul-Manthoor fee Ahkaamil-Iftaar was-Suhoor" pg. 79-80
Translated by Abu Yusuf Khaleefah USA NYC
8th day of Ramadaan 1433/ 27th of July 2012
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