Riyad as-Salihin, 1160
Hadith text · Matn
وعن عائشة رضي الله عنها، قالت: كان النبي صلى الله عليه وسلم ، يقوم من الليل حتى تتفطر قدماه، فقلت له: لم تصنع هذا يا رسول الله، وقد غفر لك ما تقدم من ذنبك وما تأخر؟ قال:
أفلا أكون عبدًا شكورًا
. ((متفق عليه وعن المغيرة بن شعبة نحوه، متفق عليه)).
English translation
'Aishah (May Allah be pleased with her) reported:
The Prophet (ﷺ) kept standing (in prayer) so long that the skin of his feet would crack. I asked him: "Why do you do this, while you have been forgiven of your former and latter sins?" He said, "Should I not be a grateful slave of Allah?" <b>[Al-Bukhari and Muslim]</b>.
References1 variant
- In-Book Reference
- Book 8, Hadith 170
Sharh · explanationclick to expand
<b>Guidance from the Hadith:</b><br>
1) The Prophet (may Allah’s peace and blessings be upon him) honored the right of Allah Almighty upon him; as he was diligent in observing Qiyām al-Layl in gratitude to his Lord.<br>
2) A wise person would show gratitude to Allah Almighty if He endows him with special merits.<br>
3) True gratitude involves recognition within the heart and by the tongue and physical actions in obedience to the Bestower of blessings.