Daily Sunnahs of the Prophet ﷺ

Practical Sunnahs You Can Implement Every Day

The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ lived a life full of wisdom, balance, mercy, and discipline. Many of his Sunnahs are simple daily habits that bring blessings, improve character, and strengthen faith.

Sunnah: Saying the Morning Supplication
Dua:
“Alhamdulillāh alladhī aḥyānā ba’da mā amatānā wa ilayhi an-nushūr.”
“Praise be to Allah who gave us life after causing us to die, and to Him is the resurrection.”
Source: Sahih Muslim

Using the Miswak (tooth-stick) — used upon waking, before prayer, and before reciting Qur’an.
Source: Sahih Bukhari

Keeping Clean & Using Perfume — he ﷺ loved cleanliness and pleasant fragrance.
Source: Al-Muwatta

A simple smile is an act of charity.
Source: Jami’ at-Tirmidhi

Eating with the Right Hand
”Eat with your right hand and drink with your right hand.”
Source: Sahih Muslim

Saying Bismillah Before Eating
If forgotten, say:
“Bismillāh fī awwalihi wa ākhirihi.”
Source: Jami’ at-Tirmidhi

Eating in Moderation
”The son of Adam fills no vessel worse than his stomach…”
Source: Sunan Ibn Majah

The Prophet ﷺ regularly recited:

• Ayat al-Kursi
• Surah Ikhlas, Falaq, Nas
• General adhkar of protection

Source: Jami’ at-Tirmidhi

He ﷺ encouraged praying at the earliest time.
Source: Sahih Muslim

He also said regarding Sunnah of Fajr (2 rak’ah):
“Better than the world and everything in it.”
Source: Sahih Muslim

“You will not enter Paradise until you believe… spread Salam among yourselves.”
Source: Sahih Muslim

Examples include:

• When leaving home – “Bismillāh tawakkaltu ‘alallāh…”
• After eating – “Alhamdulillāh alladhī aṭ’amanā…”

Sources: Jami’ at-Tirmidhi - 3426, Jami’ at-Tirmidhi - 3457

Helping with Household Work
”He used to help with household chores.”
Source: Sahih Muslim

Speaking Kindly
He ﷺ encouraged gentle speech.
Source: Sunan ibn Majah

“Charity does not decrease wealth.”
Source: Sahih Muslim

Even small acts count:

• Giving food
• Donating money
• Sharing knowledge
• Removing harm from the path

• Reciting Ayat al-Kursi — Sahih Bukhari
• Reciting Ikhlas, Falaq, Nas — Sahih Bukhari
• Sleeping on the right side — Sahih Bukhari
• Saying the sleeping dua: “Bismika Allāhumma amūtu wa aḥyā.” — Sahih Bukhari

He ﷺ disliked:

• Complaining — Sahih Bukhari
• Negativity — Sahih Muslim
• Being ungrateful — Sahih Bukhari

He encouraged:

• Optimism — Sahih Muslim
• Good assumptions — Sahih Muslim
• Patience — Sahih Bukhari

Sources: Sahih Bukhari, Sahih Muslim

These Sunnahs:

• Strengthen faith
• Build discipline
• Improve relationships
• Purify the heart
• Bring barakah into daily life

Even implementing a few can transform a routine into worship.