Daily actions hold great importance in Islam as they form the foundation of a Muslim's relationship with Allah and shape their character and spirituality.
- Worship and Obedience
- Spiritual Growth
- Character Development
- Accountability and Balance
- Continuous Remembrance of Allah
In Islam, the significance of daily actions lies in their ability to transform ordinary, mundane activities into acts of worship and devotion. By incorporating Islamic principles and values into their daily lives, Muslims seek to please Allah, grow spiritually, and attain closeness to Him.
Through various hadiths narrated by Muhammad (pbuh), Allah showed us how to live and led us.
Alhamdulillah (All praise is due to Allah),
La ilaha illallah (There is no deity worthy of worship except Allah), and
Allahu Akbar (Allah is the Greatest)
Abu Hurayrah (radiyallahu’anhu) reports that Rasulullah (sallallahu’alayhi wasallam) said:
“… say, Subhanallah, Alhamdulillah, La ilaha illallah or Allahu Akbar, one tree will be planted for you in Jannah for each of these.”
(Sunan Ibn Majah, Hadith: 3807)
‘Abdullah ibn Mas’ud (radiyallahu’anhu) reported that Rasulullah (sallallahu’alayhi wasallam) said:
I met Nabi Ibrahim (‘alaihis salam) when I was taken on Mi’raj (ascension to the heavens) and he told me: ”O Muhammad, convey my salam (greetings) to your Ummah and tell them that Jannah has good soil and sweet water, but it is barren. The plantation of Jannah is (the recital of) Subhanallah, Alhamdulillah, La ilaha illallah and Allahu Akbar.”
(Sunan Tirmidhi, Hadith: 3462. Imam Tirmidhi (rahimahullah) has classified this hadith as sound (hasan)
It is worth noting that this particular narration is classified as "hasan," which means it is considered reliable but falls slightly below the level of authenticity of a hadith classified as "sahih" (authentic). Nonetheless, it is still accepted and respected as a valid teaching within the Islamic tradition.
According to the narration, Prophet Ibrahim informed Prophet Muhammad that Paradise (Jannah) has good soil and sweet water, but it lacks cultivation. The planting and cultivation of Jannah are represented by the recitation of the following phrases: Subhanallah (Glory be to Allah), Alhamdulillah (All praise is due to Allah), La ilaha illallah (There is no deity worthy of worship except Allah), and Allahu Akbar (Allah is the Greatest).
These phrases, commonly known as the Tasbih (glorification) of Islam, are powerful and highly recommended acts of worship in Islam. Reciting them not only glorifies and praises Allah, but it also cultivates spiritual growth and strengthens the relationship between the individual and their Creator. The hadith highlights the significance of these simple yet profound phrases and their role both for our daily activities and in preparing believers for the everlasting beauty and blessings of Jannah (paradise).
It goes without saying that if we keep planting forests in heaven, one day we will also be there.
Note: Some of us might agree that if there was a need for only one hadith to live a good life, this would be that one hadith ...
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