3 Times to Cut Nails According to Islamic Teachings, Why is Friday the Main Choice?

Kapanlagi.com - Maintaining cleanliness is an inseparable aspect of every Muslim's life. As conveyed by the Prophet Muhammad SAW, "Clean everything to the best of your ability. Indeed, Allah Ta'ala has built Islam on the foundation of cleanliness, and no one will enter paradise except those who are clean." (HR. Ath-Thabrani).

One simple yet very important step in maintaining personal hygiene is cutting nails. Long nails can become a breeding ground for dirt and bacteria, potentially leading to various diseases. In Islamic teachings, there are specific days recommended for cutting nails. This is not just a habit, but also a sunnah that every Muslim should adhere to.

Let’s delve deeper into the right times to cut nails and the proper way to do it. By maintaining clean nails, you are not only taking care of yourself but also following this noble sunnah, as reported by Kapanlagi.com from various sources on Friday (29/11).

1. 3 Good Days to Cut Nails

Maintaining cleanliness is one of the noble commands from Allah SWT, which encompasses all aspects, from the environment to our own bodies. For a Muslim, maintaining the purity of the body is very important, especially before performing obligatory prayers, which require us to be in a state of purity from major and minor impurities.

One simple yet essential way to maintain cleanliness is by taking care of our nails. Cutting and cleaning nails from dirt trapped in them is an obligation that must be done regularly.

Interestingly, there are certain days recommended for cutting nails, namely Friday, Monday, and Thursday. In a hadith it is mentioned, "Whoever cuts his nails on Friday will surely be protected from evil." (HR. Ath-Thabrani).

This tradition was even followed by many companions and tabiin, including Ibn Umar RA who was known to diligently cut his nails and groom his mustache every Friday. Let us follow their example and make cleanliness a part of our faith!

2. How to Cut Nails Properly

Want to know how to cut nails properly according to Islamic teachings? Let's check out the steps! According to Imam Nawawi, we start from the index finger of the right hand, continue to the little finger, then the thumb of the right hand, then move to the little finger of the left hand and finish with the thumb of the left hand.

Meanwhile, Imam Al-Ghazali recommends a similar order, starting from the index finger of the right hand to the little finger, then switching to the little finger of the left hand and ending with the thumb of the right hand. By following this method, we not only maintain cleanliness but also carry out the recommended sunnah!

3. Other Methods

Cutting nails is not just a routine activity, but also an important part of maintaining cleanliness in Islam. Starting from the right hand, we cut the little finger, middle finger, thumb, ring finger, and index finger, before moving to the left hand starting from the thumb and ending with the ring finger.

For toenails, the process starts from the little toe of the right foot and ends with the little toe of the left foot. Interestingly, if we do this while in a state of wudhu, it is recommended to perform wudhu again afterwards to avoid differences of opinion among scholars. However, for those who are in a state of junub or menstruation, it is better to postpone cutting nails, as this may become a responsibility in the afterlife.

By understanding the proper method and recommended timing for cutting nails, we not only maintain physical cleanliness but also practice our religious teachings well.

(kpl/rao)