AbuDharr said: Prophet of Allah. The wealthy people have all the rewards; they pray as we pray; they fast as we fast; and they have surplus wealth which they give in charity; but we have no wealth which we may give in charity.
The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said: AbuDharr, should I not teach you phrases by which you acquire the rank of those who excel you? No one can acquire your rank except one who acts like you.
He said: Why not, Messenger of Allah? He said: Exalt Allah (say: Allah is Most Great) after each prayer thirty-three times; and praise Him (say: Praise be to Allah) thirty-three times; and glorify Him (say: Glory be to Allah) thirty-three times, and end it by saying, "There is no god but Allah alone, there is no partner, to Him belongs the Kingdom, to Him praise is due and He has power over everything". His sins will be forgiven, even if they are like the foam of the sea.
Narrated by Narrated AbuHurayrah:
Context
Abu Hurayrah narrates a conversation where he expresses concern to the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) about the rewards of the wealthy who can give charity while the less fortunate cannot. The Prophet (ﷺ) responds by teaching him phrases of glorification and praise that can earn him equal rewards, emphasizing that sincere worship and remembrance of Allah can compensate for material limitations.
Modern Application
This hadith encourages individuals to engage in acts of worship and remembrance of Allah, regardless of their financial situation. In contemporary life, it serves as a reminder that spiritual wealth can be achieved through devotion and sincerity, not just monetary contributions.
Topics
This hadith is tagged with Prayer and Supplication because it emphasizes the importance of glorifying Allah and the spiritual rewards associated with sincere worship and remembrance.
Take, [O, Muhammad], from their wealth a charity by which you purify them and cause them increase, and invoke [Allah 's blessings] upon them. Indeed, your invocations are reassurance for them. And Allah is Hearing and Knowing.
It is that of which Allah gives good tidings to His servants who believe and do righteous deeds. Say, [O Muhammad], "I do not ask you for this message any payment [but] only good will through kinship." And whoever commits a good deed - We will increase for him good therein. Indeed, Allah is Forgiving and Appreciative.
And when you have completed your rites, remember Allah like your [previous] remembrance of your fathers or with [much] greater remembrance. And among the people is he who says, "Our Lord, give us in this world," and he will have in the Hereafter no share.
This hadith is #1505 from Sunan Abu Dawud, in the Book of Prayer (Kitab Al-Salat): Detailed Injunctions about Witr. It is graded Sahih and narrated by Narrated AbuHurayrah:.
