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Riyad as-Salihin 1162 (Book 8, Hadith 172) #37651
Dedication to Prayer and Worship

SUMMARY: Abdullah bin Umar was praised by the Prophet Muhammad for his dedication to prayer and worship.

Salim bin 'Abdullah bin 'Umar bin Al-Khattab (May Allah be pleased with them) reported, on the authority of his father, that the Messenger of Allah said, "What an excellent man 'Abdullah is! If only he could perform optional prayers at night". Salim said that after this, (his father) 'Abdullah slept very little at night. Al-Bukhari and Muslim.
وعن سالم بن عبد الله بن عمر بن الخطاب، رضي الله عنهم، عن أبيه‏:‏ أن رسول الله ، قال‏:‏ ‏ "‏نعم الرجل عبد الله لو كان يصلي من الليل‏"‏ قال سالم‏:‏ فكان عبد الله بعد ذلك لا ينام إلا قليلا‏.‏ ‏(‏‏(‏متفق عليه‏)‏‏)‏

TOPICS
prayer  *  worship  *  prayers  *  night

QUICK LESSONS:
Dedicate oneself more fully to one's faith through prayer and worship; Strive not take one's faith lightly; Make one's faith a part of daily life; Pray at night or during other times when possible in day-to-day life.

EXPLANATIONS:
The hadith of Salim bin 'Abdullah bin 'Umar is a reminder of the importance of dedicating oneself to prayer and worship. The Prophet Muhammad praised Abdullah for his dedication, noting that if he could perform optional prayers at night, he would be even better. This hadith serves as an example for Muslims everywhere that they should strive to dedicate themselves more fully to their faith through prayer and worship. It also shows us how much Allah values those who are devoted in their faith, as He will reward them with His mercy and blessings. Additionally, this hadith teaches us that we should not take our faith lightly but instead strive to make it a part of our daily lives through acts such as praying at night or during other times when we can find time in our day-to-day lives.

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