Riyad as-Salihin, 1176
Jabir (May Allah be pleased with him) reported:
The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) was asked: "Which Salat is the best?" He replied, " The best Salat is that in which Qiyam (the duration of standing) is longer." <b>[Muslim]</b>.
وعن جابر رضي الله عنه قال: سئل رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم : أي الصلاة أفضل؟ قال:
طول القنوت
((رواه مسلم)).
References1 variant
- In-Book Reference
- Book 8, Hadith 186
Sharh · explanationclick to expand
<b>Guidance from the Hadith:</b><br>
1) Long standing is one of the best acts in prayer, for those who are able to do it.<br>
2) It is preferable to offer the prayer in a proportionate manner. In other words, if we prolong the standing, we should also prolong other pillars of the prayer.