Riyad as-Salihin, 1150
Ibn 'Umar and Abu Hurairah (May Allah be pleased with them) reported:
We heard the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) saying (while delivering Khutbah on his wooden pulpit), "Either some people (i.e., hypocrites) stop neglecting the Friday prayers, or Allah will seal their hearts and they will be among the heedless." <b>[Muslim]</b>.
وعنه وعن ابن عمر، رضي الله عنهم، أنهما سمعا رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم ، يقول على أعواد منبره:
لينتهين أقوام عن وَدعهم الجمعات، أو ليختمن الله على قلوبهم، ثم ليكونن من الغافلين
((رواه مسلم)).
References1 variant
- In-Book Reference
- Book 8, Hadith 160
Sharh · explanationclick to expand
<b>Guidance from the Hadith:</b><br>
1) It issues a stern warning against neglecting the Friday prayer without a valid excuse. The heart of a person who does so will be sealed.<br>
2) Commission of sins is a reason for deprivation of the light of worship. Allah Almighty punishes a heedless sinner by sealing his heart. So, let the believer beware of neglecting his religious duties.