Riyad as-Salihin, 1085
Abu Sa'id Al-Khudri (May Allah be pleased with him) reported:
When the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) perceived a tendency among his Companions to stand in the back rows, he said to them, "Come forward and be close to me and let those who come after you, follow your lead. If people continue to fall behind (i.e., in acquiring virtues), Allah puts them behind." <b>[Muslim]</b>.
وعن أبي سعيد الخدري، رضي الله عنه أن رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم رأي في أصحابه تأخرًا، فقال لهم:
تقدموا فَأتموا بي وليأتم بكم مَن بعدكم، لا يزال قوم يتأخرون حتى يؤخرهم الله
((رواه مسلم)).
References1 variant
- In-Book Reference
- Book 8, Hadith 95
Sharh · explanationclick to expand
<b>Guidance from the Hadith:</b><br>
1) It urges us to follow the Imām and be close to him in prayer.<br>
2) Lagging behind in the performance of good deeds is a reason for keeping one behind in terms of reward and receiving the mercy of Allah Almighty.<br>
3) A knowledgeable person should teach his companions and correct their mistakes, if any.