Riyad as-Salihin, 96
Hadith text · Matn
الثاني: عن أنس رضي الله عنه عن النبي صلى الله عليه وسلم فيما يرويه عن ربه عز وجل قال:
إذا تقرب العبد إلي شبراً تقربت إليه ذراعاً، وإذا تقرب إلي ذراعاً تقربت منه باعاً، وإذا أتاني يمشي أتيته هرولة
((رواه البخاري)).
English translation
Anas (May Allah be pleased with him) reported:
The Prophet (ﷺ) said, "Allah says: ' When a slave of Mine draws near to Me a span, I draw near to him a cubit; and if he draws near to Me a cubit, I draw near to him a fathom. And if he comes to Me walking, I go to him running."'. <b>[Al-Bukhari]</b>.
References1 variant
- In-Book Reference
- Introduction, Hadith 96
Sharh · explanationclick to expand
<b>Guidance from the Hadith:</b><br>
1) It shows Allah Almighty’s kindness to His obedient servants. He doubles His reward for their deeds.<br>
2) It shows that whoever is sincere in his worship, Allah Almighty will guide him to more of it.<br>
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<b>Words in the Hadith:</b><br>
This form of Hadith indicates a Qudsi (divine) Hadith.