What is the authenticity of the hadith: “O son of Adam, bow down to me four rak'ahs at the beginning of the day, and I will suffice you at its end”?
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The questioner : The question is in rhyming verse. I begin with the name of Allah, then I praise Him, and then I indicate the purpose. The question concerns what is recorded in al-Musnad, namely that our master Ahmad said, quoting from his Exalted Lord: regarding the authenticity of the report. May Allah reward you with good.
The Shaykh : The report is undoubtedly authentic. It is recorded in al-Musnad and other sources, but it is not in rhyming verse, of course.
The questioner : Is the intended meaning of the four rak'ahs the Dhuha prayer?
The Shaykh : The Dhuha prayer.
Pray for me, O son of Adam, four rak'ahs at the beginning of the day, and I will suffice you at its end.
صل لي يا ابن آدم أربع ركعات في أول النهار أكفك آخرهThe Shaykh : The report is undoubtedly authentic. It is recorded in al-Musnad and other sources, but it is not in rhyming verse, of course.
The questioner : Is the intended meaning of the four rak'ahs the Dhuha prayer?
The Shaykh : The Dhuha prayer.