Riyad as-Salihin, 1082
Jabir bin Samurah (May Allah be pleased with them) reported:
The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) came out to us (once) and said, "Why do you not stand in rows as the angels do before their Rubb?" We asked: "O Messenger of Allah! how do the angels stand in rows before their Rubb?" He (ﷺ) replied, "They complete each row beginning with the first and filling all the gaps." <b>[Muslim]</b>.
عن جابر بن سمرة، رضي الله عنهما، قال: خرج علينا رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم فقال: "ألا تصفون كما تصف الملائكة عند ربها؟" فقلنا: يا رسول الله وكيف تصف الملائكة عند ربها؟ قال: "يتمون الصفوف الأُول، ويتراصون في الصف" ((رواه مسلم)).
References1 variant
- In-Book Reference
- Book 8, Hadith 92
Sharh · explanationclick to expand
<b>Guidance from the Hadith:</b><br>
1) It is the Prophet’s guidance to complete and straighten the rows of worshipers. He urged his Companions and the whole Ummah to do that.<br>
2) It encourages the believers to imitate the angels with regard to the rows of prayer.