Riyad as-Salihin, 1293
Hadith text · Matn
وعن عثمان رضي الله عنه قال: سمعت رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم يقول:
رباط يوم في سبيل الله خير من ألف يوم فيما سواه من المنازل
((رواه الترمذي وقال: حديث حسن صحيح)).
English translation
'Uthman (May Allah be pleased with him) reported:
I heard the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) saying: "Spending a day on the frontier in Allah's way is better than one thousand days in any other place." <b>[At-Tirmidhi]</b>.
References1 variant
- In-Book Reference
- Book 11, Hadith 9
Sharh · explanationclick to expand
<b>Guidance from the Hadith:</b><br>
1) It points out that rewards are multiplied for those who observe Ribāt in the cause of Allah, which stems from the honor and merit of Jihad.<br>
2) The fortunate believer is one whom Allah enables to occupy one of the ranks of Jihad in the cause of Allah Almighty.