Worship at times of chaos is like emigration to me
Ma‘qil ibn Yasār (may Allah be pleased with him) reported that the Messenger of Allah (may Allah's peace and blessings be upon him) said:
"Worship at times of chaos is like emigration to me."
«الْعِبَادَةُ فِي الْهَرْجِ كَهِجْرَةٍ إِلَيَّ».
The Prophet (may Allah's peace and blessings be upon him) guided to worship and adherence to it during times of chaos, killing, and turmoil. He clarified that the reward for such worship is like that of emigration to the Prophet (may Allah's peace and blessings be upon him), as people are often heedless of worship and distracted from it, and only a few dedicate themselves to it.
Encouraging worship and the act of turning towards Allah during times of trials as a means of protection from trials and preservation from corruption.
Highlighting the merit of worship at times of trials and heedlessness.
A Muslim must avoid places of trials and heedlessness.
Sahīh Muslim (4/ 2268) (2948).
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كشف المشكل من حديث الصحيحين (2/ 42).
البحر المحيط الثجاج في شرح صحيح الإمام مسلم بن الحجاج (45/ 5).
بهجة الناظرين (2/ 455).
نزهة المتقين (ص942).
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2 Books- Selections From The Profitable Store of The Reward of Good Deedsالمنتقى من المتجر الرابح في ثواب العمل الصالح"Worship during the time of turmoil and trials is like emigrating to me."
- Rawh wa Rayāhīn Sharh Riyād Al-Sālihīnرياض الصالحين مع فوائد وهدايات - 6“Worship during times of turmoil is like Hijrah (migration) to me.”