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This hadith is graded Sahih. Sahih hadiths are considered the most authentic grade in hadith classification.

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This hadith is from Jami` at-Tirmidhi, which contains 4,053 hadiths across 49 books. It is hadith number 225 in the Book of The Book on Salat (Prayer).

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Q: What is Jami` at-Tirmidhi 225 about?

This hadith from Jami` at-Tirmidhi (Book of The Book on Salat (Prayer)), narrated by Narrator not mentioned:, states: "And the Prophet said: "If the people knew what (reward) is in the call (Adhan) and the first row, and they found no other way to get that except drawing lots, then they would draw lots.""

The Book on Salat (Prayer)

Sahih

The Arabic includes the chain of narration (sanad) and the collector's commentary; the English translation shows the Prophet's words only.

وَقَالَ النَّبِيُّ صلى الله عليه وسلم ‏ "‏ لَوْ أَنَّ النَّاسَ يَعْلَمُونَ مَا فِي النِّدَاءِ وَالصَّفِّ الأَوَّلِ ثُمَّ لَمْ يَجِدُوا إِلاَّ أَنْ يَسْتَهِمُوا عَلَيْهِ لاَسْتَهَمُوا عَلَيْهِ ‏"‏ ‏.‏ قَالَ حَدَّثَنَا بِذَلِكَ إِسْحَاقُ بْنُ مُوسَى الأَنْصَارِيُّ حَدَّثَنَا مَعْنٌ حَدَّثَنَا مَالِكٌ عَنْ سُمَىٍّ عَنْ أَبِي صَالِحٍ عَنْ أَبِي هُرَيْرَةَ عَنِ النَّبِيِّ صلى الله عليه وسلم مِثْلَهُ ‏.‏

And the Prophet said: "If the people knew what (reward) is in the call (Adhan) and the first row, and they found no other way to get that except drawing lots, then they would draw lots."

Narrated by Narrator not mentioned:

Context

In this hadith, the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ emphasizes the immense reward associated with the call to prayer (Adhan) and the first row in congregational prayer. He suggests that if people truly understood the benefits, they would compete for these opportunities. This highlights the value of communal worship and the significance of being present in prayer.

Modern Application

Understanding the importance of the Adhan and the first row can motivate individuals to arrive early for prayers and prioritize communal worship. Many find that participating in the congregation enhances their spiritual experience and sense of community.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Prayer and Reward of Deeds because it underscores the rewards associated with communal prayer and the call to prayer.

Prayer Reward of Deeds