The muezzins will have the longest necks among the people on the Day of Judgment
Mu‘āwiyah (may Allah be pleased with him) reported: I heard the Messenger of Allah (may Allah's peace and blessings be upon him) say:
"The muezzins will have the longest necks among the people on the Day of Judgment."
«الْمُؤَذِّنُونَ أَطْوَلُ النَّاسِ أَعْنَاقًا يَوْمَ الْقِيَامَةِ».
The Prophet (may Allah's peace and blessings be upon him) informed that the muezzins, who call to prayer, will have the longest necks on the Day of Judgment due to the honor of their work, their abundant goodness, and the greatness of their reward.
The merit of the Adhān (call to prayer) and encouraging its performance.
Highlighting the honor of the muezzins and their high status on the Day of Judgment.
Sahīh Muslim (1/ 290) (387).
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بهجة الناظرين شرح رياض الصالحين.
لسليم الهلالي (2/ 251).
شرح رياض الصالحين.
لابن عثيمين (5/ 31).
شرح صحيح مسلم.
النووي (4/ 89).
نزهة المتقين شرح رياض الصالحين.
لمجموعة من الباحثين (1/ 768).
Cited in books
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- A Beneficial Summary for the Muezzin, Imam, Khatīb, and Rulings Related to Mosques"The muezzins will have the longest necks among the people on the Day of Judgment."
- Rawh wa Rayāhīn Sharh Riyād Al-Sālihīnرياض الصالحين مع فوائد وهدايات - 5“The Muezzins (those who call to prayer) will have the longest necks on the Day of Judgment.”
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- الصلاة التي علمها النبي ﷺ الصحابة رضي الله عنهمالصلاة التي علمها النبي ﷺ الصحابة رضي الله عنهم«الْمُؤَذِّنُونَ أطْوَلُ النَّاسِ أعْنَاقاً يَوْمَ الْقِيامَةِ»[98].
- مجموعة زاد التربية الإسلامية (1)، والسيرة النبوبة (1)، والعقيدة (1)، والفقه (1)مجموعة زاد الفقه (1)«المؤذنون أطول الناس أعناقا يوم القيامة».