Riyad as-Salihin, 1436
Abu Hurairah (May Allah be pleased with him) reported:
The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said, "The Mufarridun have gone ahead." He was asked, "Who are the Mufarridun?" He (ﷺ) replied, "Those men and women who frequently celebrate the remembrance of Allah." <b>[Muslim]</b>.
وعنه قال: قال رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم: "سبق المفردون" قالوا: وما المفردون يا رسول الله؟ قال: "الذاكرون الله كثيرًا والذكرات" ((رواه مسلم)). وروي : (( المفردون )) بتشديد الراء وتخفيفها والمشهور الذي قاله الجمهور : التشديد.
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- In-Book Reference
- Book 15, Hadith 29
Sharh · explanationclick to expand
<b>Guidance from the Hadith:</b><br>
1) Those who remember Allah Almighty are ahead of all others because they have surpassed them in doing good deeds, so they precede them in winning the rewards and bliss.<br>
2) By remembering Allah, one is elevated to higher ranks and surpasses other doers of good.