Riyad as-Salihin, 131
Abu Hurairah (May Allah be pleased with him) reported:
Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said, "Should I not direct you to something by which Allah obliterates the sins and elevates (your) ranks." They said: "Yes, O Messenger of Allah". He said, "Performing Wudu' properly, even in difficulty, frequently going to the mosque, and waiting eagerly for the next Salat (prayer) after a Salat is over; indeed, that is Ar- Ribat". <b>[Muslim]</b>.
الخامس عشر: عنه قال رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم: " ألا أدلكم على ما يمحو الله به الخطايا، ويرفع به الدرجات؟" قالوا: بلى يا رسول الله، قال: " إسباغ الوضوء على المكاره، وكثرة الخطا إلى المساجد، وانتظار الصلاة بعد الصلاة، فذلكم الرباط" ((رواه مسلم)).
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- In-Book Reference
- Introduction, Hadith 131
Sharh · explanationclick to expand
<b>Guidance from the Hadith:</b><br>
1) One of the means for the expiation of sins and elevation of one’s ranks is performing ablution, taking many trips to the masjid, and attending the congregational prayers therein.<br>
2) Consistent observance of good deeds is a form of Jihad for the sake of Allah, Glorified and Exalted. Even more, they serve as a preamble to the armed Jihad against the enemies of Allah Almighty. If one failed to strive against himself and discipline it for the sake of Allah, he cannot engage in Jihad against the enemies of Allah.<br>
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<b>Words in the Hadith:</b><br>
“Performing ablution perfectly despite difficulties”: means to complete the ablution and give each body part its due right despite the unintentional difficulty one may encounter.<br>
"Ribāt": means stationing for Jihad for the sake of Allah.