Sahih Muslim #1582

The Book of Prayer - Travellers
Sahih

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

حَدَّثَنَا مُحَمَّدُ بْنُ عُبَيْدٍ الْغُبَرِيُّ، حَدَّثَنَا أَبُو عَوَانَةَ، عَنْ قَتَادَةَ، عَنْ زُرَارَةَ بْنِ أَوْفَى، عَنْ سَعْدِ بْنِ هِشَامٍ، عَنْ عَائِشَةَ، عَنِ النَّبِيِّ صلى الله عليه وسلم قَالَ ‏ "‏ رَكْعَتَا الْفَجْرِ خَيْرٌ مِنَ الدُّنْيَا وَمَا فِيهَا ‏"‏ ‏.‏
The two rak'ahs at dawn are better than this world and what it contains.
Narrated by 'A'isha reported Allah's Messenger as saying:

Context

In this hadith, 'A'isha reports that the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) stated that the two rak'ahs at dawn are better than the world and everything in it. This statement underscores the immense spiritual significance of the Fajr prayer and its rewards.

Modern Application

Today, many Muslims recognize the importance of performing the Fajr prayer and the blessings it brings. This understanding encourages them to prioritize their morning prayers as a means of spiritual growth and connection with Allah.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Prayer because it highlights the unparalleled value of the dawn prayer, motivating Muslims to engage in this vital aspect of their worship.

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This hadith is #1582 from Sahih Muslim, in the Book of The Book of Prayer - Travellers. It is graded Sahih and narrated by 'A'isha reported Allah's Messenger as saying:.

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