Riyad as-Salihin, 1246
Abu Hurairah (May Allah be pleased with him) reported:
The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said, "The best month for observing Saum (fasting) next after Ramadan is the month of Allah, the Muharram; and the best Salat (prayer) next after the prescribed Salat is Salat at night (Tahajjud prayers)." <b>[Muslim]</b>.
وعن أبي هريرة رضي الله عنه قال: قال رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم:
أفضل الصيام بعد رمضان: شهر الله المحرم، وأفضل الصلاة بعد الفريضة: صلاة الليل
((رواه مسلم)).
References1 variant
- In-Book Reference
- Book 8, Hadith 256
Sharh · explanationclick to expand
<b>Guidance from the Hadith:</b><br>
1) It shows the merit of observing voluntary fasting during Muharram, especially on the 10th day of it, as it is reported to have a particular virtue.<br>
2) Some acts of worship are more excellent than others, and their rewards get multiplied at certain times. So, a person should be keen to seize virtuous times for engaging in worship.