Riyad as-Salihin, 1050

Abu Hurairah (May Allah be pleased with him) reported:

The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said, "There are angels who take turns in visiting you by night and by day, and they all assemble at the dawn (Fajr) and the afternoon ('Asr) prayers. Those who have spent the night with you, ascend to the heaven and their Rubb, Who knows better about them, asks: 'In what condition did you leave My slaves?' They reply: 'We left them while they were performing Salat and we went to them while they were performing Salat."' [Al-Bukhari and Muslim].

وعن أبي هريرة رضي الله عنه قال‏:‏ قال رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم‏:‏ ‏

‏يتعاقبون فيكم ملائكة بالليل، وملائكة بالنهار، ويجتمعون في صلاة الصبح وصلاة العصر، ثم يعرج الذين باتوا فيكم، فيسألهم الله -وهو أعلم بهم-‏:‏ كيف تركتم عبادي‏؟‏ فيقولون تركناهم وهم يصلون، وأتيناهم وهم يصلون‏

‏ ‏(‏‏(‏متفق عليه‏)‏‏)‏‏.‏

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In-Book Reference: Book 8, Hadith 60

Sharh · explanationclick to expand

Guidance from the Hadith: 1) Allah Almighty honors the believers as He made the angels take turns among them at the start and end of the day, which highlights the honor and merit of those believing servants. 2) The Fajr and ‘Asr prayers have a special merit, as they are singled out for the assembly of angels. Benefit: We know from this Hadith an important timing; when to say the reported Dhikr in the morning and evening. The time to say the morning Dhikr starts after Fajr prayer until sunrise, and the time to say the evening Dhikr starts after the ‘Asr prayer until sunset.

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