The reward for one who prays Fajr in congregation and sits remembering Allah until sunrise, then prays two rak'ahs

Question : We move on to the questioner. He says in this question: If one prays the Fajr prayer in congregation, then sits in his place of prayer remembering Allah the Exalted until the sun rises, and then prays two or four rak'ahs, is the reward of a complete Hajj and 'Umrah written for him? How authentic is this hadith, and what is its meaning?

Answer : As for its meaning, it is clear: a person that is, in the place of his prayer, and he remembers Allah the Exalted until the sun rises, and then when the sun has risen above the horizon, he prays what has been prescribed for him. As for its authenticity, there is disagreement among the scholars; some graded it as authentic and others as weak. However, the Muslim hopes that Allah, Glorified and Exalted is He, will grant him this reward if he performs such an act. If he receives this reward, then his goal has been achieved. And if he does not receive it because the hadith is weak, then his remaining in the mosque, his remembrance of Allah until the sun rises, and his prayer of what has been prescribed for him after it has risen are all part of his effort. This is from the mercy of Allah, Mighty and Majestic. It is established in Sahih Muslim that the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) until it rises and its stability is removed. May Allah reward you with good.