Is this hadith authentic?

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

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This hadith is from Sunan Ibn Majah, which contains 4,345 hadiths across 38 books. It is hadith number 875 in the Book of Establishing the Prayer and the Sunnah Regarding Them.

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Q: What is Sunan Ibn Majah 875 about?

This hadith from Sunan Ibn Majah (Book of Establishing the Prayer and the Sunnah Regarding Them), narrated by It was narrated from Umm Habibah bint Abi Sufyan that the Prophet (ﷺ) said:, states: "“Whoever performs twelve Rak’ah (of Sunnah) during the day and night, a house will be built for him in Paradise.”"

Establishing the Prayer and the Sunnah Regarding Them

Sahih

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

حَدَّثَنَا أَبُو بَكْرِ بْنُ أَبِي شَيْبَةَ، حَدَّثَنَا يَزِيدُ بْنُ هَارُونَ، أَنْبَأَنَا إِسْمَاعِيلُ بْنُ أَبِي خَالِدٍ، عَنِ الْمُسَيَّبِ بْنِ رَافِعٍ، عَنْ عَنْبَسَةَ بْنِ أَبِي سُفْيَانَ، عَنْ أُمِّ حَبِيبَةَ بِنْتِ أَبِي سُفْيَانَ، عَنِ النَّبِيِّ ـ صلى الله عليه وسلم ـ قَالَ ‏ "‏ مَنْ صَلَّى فِي يَوْمٍ وَلَيْلَةٍ ثِنْتَىْ عَشْرَةَ رَكْعَةً، بُنِيَ لَهُ بَيْتٌ فِي الْجَنَّةِ ‏"‏ ‏.‏

“Whoever performs twelve Rak’ah (of Sunnah) during the day and night, a house will be built for him in Paradise.”

Narrated by It was narrated from Umm Habibah bint Abi Sufyan that the Prophet (ﷺ) said:

Context

In this hadith, the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) mentions that whoever performs twelve Rak’ah of Sunnah prayers during the day and night will have a house built for them in Paradise. This highlights the importance of voluntary prayers and their significant rewards.

Modern Application

Incorporating the practice of performing additional Sunnah prayers can enhance one's spiritual connection and devotion. Many Muslims aim to include these prayers in their daily routine, recognizing the spiritual benefits and rewards associated with them.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Prayer and Reward of Deeds because it emphasizes the value of performing additional prayers and the rewards that come with them.

Prayer Reward of Deeds