Encyclopedia of Translated Hadiths (HadeethEnc) · The Creed
Number: 10115
The muezzins will have the longest necks among the people on the Day of Judgment
عَنْ مُعَاوِيَةَ رَضيَ اللهُ عنهُ قَالَ: سَمِعْتُ رَسُولَ اللهِ صَلَّى اللهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّمَ يَقُولُ: «الْمُؤَذِّنُونَ أَطْوَلُ النَّاسِ أَعْنَاقًا يَوْمَ الْقِيَامَةِ».
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."
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Grade[Authentic][Narrated by Muslim]
Explanation
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.
Benefits of the hadith
- 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.
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