Verily, a believer can attain, by his good manners, the rank of one who fasts and prays of…

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Hadith narrated by Narrated by Abu Dāwūd and Ahmad

Authenticity grade : Sahih/Authentic by virtue of other supportive narrations

Hadith text: Verily, a believer can attain, by his good manners, the…

عن عائشة رضي الله عنها قالت: سمعت رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم يقول: «إنَّ المُؤْمِنَ ليُدرِكُ بِحُسْنِ خُلُقِهِ دَرَجَةَ الصَّائِمِ القَائِمِ».

‘Ā’ishah (may Allah be pleased with her) reported: I heard the Messenger of Allah (may Allah's peace and blessings be upon him) say: "Verily, a believer can attain, by his good manners, the rank of one who fasts and prays often."

Explanation of the hadith: Verily, a believer can attain, by his good manners, the…

Lessons: Verily, a believer can attain, by his good manners, the…

• The Hadīth shows that Islam gives great attention to refining and perfecting manners.
• It highlights the merit of good manners, so much so that a well-mannered person can reach the level of one who fasts continuously and prays relentlessly.
• Fasting during the day and praying during the night are two great acts of worship that involve hardship for those who perform them. However, this level can be reached by a well-mannered person, for he engages in self-struggle to assume noble manners.

Categories : Praiseworthy Morals