Riyad as-Salihin, 1097
Umm Habibah (May Allah be pleased with her) the Mother of the Believers reported:
I heard the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) saying, "A house will be built in Jannah for every Muslim who offers twelve Rak'ah of optional Salat other than the obligatory Salat in a day and a night (to seek the Pleasure of Allah)." <b>[Muslim]</b>.
عن أم المؤمنين أم حبيبة رملة بنت أبي سفيان، رضي الله عنهما، قالت سمعت رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم، يقول: ما من عبد مسلم يصلي لله تعالى كل يوم ثنتي عشرة ركعة تطوعًا غير الفريضة، إلا بنى الله له بيتًا في الجنة أو: إلا بني له بيت في الجنة" ((رواه مسلم)).
References1 variant
- In-Book Reference
- Book 8, Hadith 107
Sharh · explanationclick to expand
<b>Guidance from the Hadiths:</b><br>
1) Supererogatory prayers are among the best virtues. If a person performs them regularly every day, Allah will build for him a house in Paradise.<br>
2) The Rawātib (regular Sunnah prayers) are 12 Rak‘ahs, to be offered along with the obligatory prayers.<br>
3) Allah Almighty is merciful towards His believing servants who offer the prayer, as He opens to them the gates to goodness so that they can reap abundant rewards.