Narrated Abdullah ibn Habashi al-Khath'ami: The Prophet ﷺ was asked: which is the best action? He replied: To stand in prayer for a long time.
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Explanation & Benefits
Shaykh Umar Farooq Saeedi
1325. Commentary: Benefit: And its prescribed Sunnah etiquette is that the first two rak‘ahs should be light, and this hadith is coming in detail ahead. (Hadith: 1449)
Source: Sunan Abu Dawood – Commentary by Shaykh Umar Farooq Saeedi, Page: 1325
Shaykh Umar Farooq Saeedi
1449. Commentary: Allahu Akbar! It is as if, after the noble Companions (radi Allahu anhum ajma'in) attained understanding of religion and faith, worldly desires departed entirely from their hearts. Regarding bread, clothing, and shelter, neither did these individuals ask, nor did you (sallallahu alayhi wa sallam) mention them. In reality, these things are merely provisions for the journey through this world. But alas, now these material things have come to dominate people’s minds excessively. And to Allah is the complaint.
Source: Sunan Abu Dawood – Commentary by Shaykh Umar Farooq Saeedi, Page: 1449