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Riyad as-Salihin, 1146

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

The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said to Bilal (May Allah be pleased with him) "Tell me about the most hopeful act (i.e., one which you deem the most rewarding with Allah) you have done since your acceptance of Islam because I heard the sound of the steps of your shoes in front of me in Jannah." Bilal said: "I do not consider any act more hopeful than that whenever I make Wudu' (or took a bath) in an hour of night or day, I would immediately perform Salat (prayer) for as long as was destined for me to perform." <b>[Al-Bukhari and Muslim]</b>.

وعن أبي هريرة رضي الله عنه أن رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم قال لبلال‏:‏ يا بلال حدثني بأرجى عمل عملته في الإسلام، فإني سمعت دف نعليك بين يدي في الجنة، قال‏:‏ ما عملت عملا أرجى عندي من أني لم أتطهر طهورًا في ساعة من ليل أو نهار إلا صليت بذلك الطهور ما كتب لي أن أصلي‏.‏ ‏(‏‏(‏متفق عليه وهذا لفظ البخاري‏)‏‏)‏‏.‏

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In-Book Reference
Book 8, Hadith 156
Sharh · explanationclick to expand
<b>Guidance from the Hadith:</b><br> 1) Righteous deeds done sincerely for the sake of Allah Almighty lead to Paradise.<br> 2) It is recommended to be keen on performing two Rak‘ahs after ablution. Indeed, persistent performance of good deeds is a reason for entering Paradise.<br> 3) It points out the special merit of the Companion Bilāl (may Allah be pleased with him), as he was one of those given glad tidings of entry into Paradise.
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