Riyad as-Salihin, 1042
Abu Hurairahu (May Allah be pleased with him) reported:
I heard the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) saying, "Say, if there were a river at the door of one of you in which he takes a bath five times a day, would any soiling remain on him?" They replied, "No soiling would left on him." He (ﷺ) said, " That is the five (obligatory) Salat (prayers). Allah obliterates all sins as a result of performing them." <b>[Al-Bukhari and Muslim]</b>.
وعن أبي هريرة رضي الله عنه قال: سمعت رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم يقول: "أرأيتم لو أن نهرًا بباب أحدكم يغتسل منه كل يوم خمس مرات، هل يبقى من درنه شيء؟" قالوا: لا يبقى من درنه شيء، قال: "فذلك مثل الصلوات الخمس، يمحو الله بهن الخطايا".((متفق عليه)).
References1 variant
- In-Book Reference
- Book 8, Hadith 52
Sharh · explanationclick to expand
<b>Guidance from the Hadiths:</b><br>
1) Through the five prayers, Allah Almighty obliterates a person’s sins until he becomes pure and free from all sin.<br>
2) Setting examples for educational purposes makes understanding easier.<br>
3) The more a person performs prayer in the proper manner, the more his sins will be expiated. So, we should be keen to learn how exactly the Prophet (may Allah’s peace and blessings be upon him) used to pray so that we will be rewarded with the expiation of our sins.