Hadiths on Merits of Supplication

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4 explained prophetic hadiths on "Merits of Supplication": Arabic text, translation, explanation and lessons, with authenticity grade and references.

Short answer

This category gathers 4 hadiths on the merits of supplication. The first (number 5496, authentic) states: “Supplication is worship”, placing supplication at the very heart of worship. The second (number 5509, Hasan, i.e. good) indicates that nothing is more honorable in the sight of Allah Almighty than supplication. These texts establish the high value that the Sunnah grants to calling upon Allah.

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The list of hadiths on Merits of Supplication

Authentic The supplication of a Muslim for a fellow Muslim in his absence is answered Authentic Supplication is worship Hasan Nothing is more honorable in the sight of Allah Almighty than supplication Authentic When a person dies, his deeds come to an end except for three things: ongoing charity, beneficial knowledge, or a pious child who supplicates for him

بسم الله الرحمن الرحيم Sun 27 Jumada al-Awwal
الأحد 27 جمادى الأولى

إِنَّ ٱللَّهَ وَمَلَٰٓئِكَتَهُۥ يُصَلُّونَ عَلَى ٱلنَّبِىِّ ۚ يَٰٓأَيُّهَا ٱلَّذِينَ ءَامَنُوا۟ صَلُّوا۟ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلِّمُوا۟ تَسْلِيمًا

God and His angels shower their blessings on the Prophet. O believers, you should also send your blessings on him, and salute him with a worthy greeting.

Al-Ahzab 33:56

Blessings on the Prophet ﷺ