Riyad as-Salihin, 1494
Hadith text · Matn
وعن أبي الدرداء رضي الله عنه أنه سمع رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم يقول:
ما من عبد مسلم يدعو لأخيه بظهر الغيب إلا قال الملك ولك بمثل
((رواه مسلم)).
English translation
Abud-Darda' (May Allah be pleased with him) reported:
I heard the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) saying, "Whenever a Muslim supplicates for his (Muslim) brother in his absence, the angels say: 'May the same be for you too'." <b>[Muslim]</b>.
References1 variant
- In-Book Reference
- Book 16, Hadith 30
Sharh · explanationclick to expand
<b>Guidance from the Hadiths:</b><br>
1) It is recommended for a Muslim to supplicate for himself and for his Muslim brothers to obtain what is good in the worldly life and in the Hereafter.<br>
2) Supplication for others in their absence is one of the readily answered supplications.<br>
3) Supplication for other Muslims in their absence indicates the truthfulness of faith, the continuity of their mutual love, and guarding the right of brotherhood.