Hadith: The nearest a slave to his Lord is while he is prostrating, so increase supplication
عن أبي هريرة رضي الله عنه أن رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم قال:
«أَقْرَبُ مَا يَكُونُ الْعَبْدُ مِنْ رَبِّهِ وَهُوَ سَاجِدٌ، فَأَكْثِرُوا الدُّعَاءَ».
[صحيح] - [رواه مسلم] - [صحيح مسلم: 482]
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Abu Hurayrah (may Allah be pleased with him) reported: The Messenger of Allah (may Allah's peace and blessings be upon him) said:
"The nearest a slave to his Lord is while he is prostrating, so increase supplication."
[Authentic hadith] - [Narrated by Muslim] - [Sahih Muslim - 482]
The Prophet (may Allah's peace and blessings be upon him) pointed out that the closer a servant comes to his Lord is when he is prostrating, for he puts the highest and noblest part of his body on the ground in submission and humility to Allah Almighty.
The Prophet (may Allah's peace and blessings be upon him) ordered us to increase supplication while prostrating. Thus, we become submissive to Allah both by words and action.
Benefits from the Hadith
- Acts of piety draw a servant closer to Allah Almighty.
- It is recommended to supplicate a lot during prostration, for supplication is likely to be answered in this position.
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