Riyad as-Salihin #406
The Book of Virtues
The Arabic includes the chain of narration (sanad) and the collector's commentary; the English translation shows the Prophet's words only.
وعن أبي سعيد الخدري، رضي الله عنه أن رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم رأي في أصحابه تأخرًا، فقال لهم:
"تقدموا فَأتموا بي وليأتم بكم مَن بعدكم، لا يزال قوم يتأخرون حتى يؤخرهم الله" ((رواه مسلم)).
Abu Sa'id Al-Khudri (May Allah be pleased with him) reported: When the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) perceived a tendency among his Companions to stand in the back rows, he said to them, "Come forward and be close to me and let those who come after you, follow your lead. If people continue to fall behind (i.e., in acquiring virtues), Allah puts them behind.".
Narrated by Abu Sa'id Al-Khudri (May Allah be pleased with him) reported:
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This hadith is #406 from Riyad as-Salihin, in the Book of The Book of Virtues and narrated by Abu Sa'id Al-Khudri (May Allah be pleased with him) reported:.