Riyad as-Salihin, 605
Al-Aswad bin Yazid (May Allah be pleased with him) reported:
'Aishah (May Allah be pleased with her) was asked: "What did Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) used to do inside his house?" She answered: "He used to keep himself busy helping members of his family, and when it was the time for Salat (the prayer), he would get up for prayer." <b>[Al-Bukhari]</b>.
وعن الأسود بن يزيد قال: سئلت عائشة رضي الله عنها: ما كان النبي صلى الله عليه وسلم يصنع فى بيته؟ قالت: كان يكون فى مهنة أهله -يعنى: خدمة أهله- فإذا حضرت الصلاة، خرج إلى الصلاة” ((رواه البخاري)).
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- In-Book Reference
- Introduction, Hadith 605
Sharh · explanationclick to expand
<b>Guidance from the Hadith:</b><br>
1) It shows the Prophet’s complete modesty and kindness towards his family. When a man helps his family with their chores, this serves a variety of purposes, like sustaining harmony and love, in addition to following the Prophet’s guidance.<br>
2) Worldly activities should not distract a person from prayer. Religious duties take precedence over worldly ones.<br>
3) A person with complete servitude to his Lord would do every act of worship at its prescribed time.