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Riyad as-Salihin, 1498

Abu Hurairah (May Allah be pleased with him) reported:

The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said, "A slave becomes nearest to his Rubb when he is in prostration. So increase supplications in prostrations." <b>[Muslim]</b>.

وعن أبي هريرة رضي الله عنه أن رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم قال‏:‏ ‏

‏أقرب ما يكون العبد من ربه وهو ساجد، فأكثروا الدعاء‏

‏ ‏(‏‏(‏رواه مسلم‏)‏‏)‏‏.‏

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In-Book Reference
Book 16, Hadith 34
Sharh · explanationclick to expand
<b>Guidance from the Hadith:</b><br> 1) Supplication is more likely to be answered in prostration because it is a state that reflects one’s need and humility to Allah, the Self-Sufficient, the All-Mighty. So, one should supplicate Allah much in his prostration.<br> 2) The Prophet (may Allah’s peace and blessings be upon him) was careful to teach his Ummah the comprehensive aspects of good and the ways leading to it. Therefore, Muslims should adhere to the Sunnah for it is the lifeboat, for following Sunnah yields blessings while leaving it brings about regret.
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