Riyad as-Salihin, 1054
Abu Hurairah (May Allah be pleased with him) reported:
The Prophet (ﷺ) said, "He who purifies (performs Wudu') himself in his house and then walks to one of the houses of Allah (mosque) for performing an obligatory Salat, one step of his will wipe out his sins and another step will elevate his rank (in Jannah)." <b>[Muslim]</b>.
وعنه أن النبي صلى الله عليه وسلم قال:
من تطهر في بيته، ثم مضى إلى بيت من بيوت الله، ليقضي فريضة من فرائض الله كانت خطواته، إحداها تحط خطيئة، والأخرى ترفع درجة
((رواه مسلم)).
References1 variant
- In-Book Reference
- Book 8, Hadith 64
Sharh · explanationclick to expand
<b>Guidance from the Hadiths:</b><br>
1) Walking to the mosque is a means for expiating sins and raising ranks.<br>
2) They encourage us to regularly attend congregational prayers so that we can get a great reward for such a simple act.<br>
3) The complete reward promised in the Hadith is due to those who make ablution at home and then go to the mosque, which highlights the merit of making ablution at home.