The Most Important Prayer of Your Life | The Other Side: Barzakh and Beyond Ep. 21

References

1. Abu Hurayrah narrated that Allah’s Messenger ﷺ passed by a grave and said: “Who is the occupant of this grave?” They said: “So-and-so.” He said: “Two rak'ahs are more beloved to him than everything that remains of your worldly life.” [At-Tabarani, Al-Mu’jam al-Awsat]
2.  The Prophet ﷺ said: “Adding two light rak‘ahs, which you may perform voluntarily and regard as insignificant, to the deeds of the deceased is dearer to him than your entire worldly life.” [Ibn al-Mubarak, Az-Zuhd]
3. A’ishah reported that Allah’s Messenger ﷺ said: “The two rak’ahs performed [before] Fajr prayer are better than this entire world and what it contains.” [Sahih Muslim #725]
4. Imam al-Muzani (ra) said: “If you want your salah to benefit you, say (to yourself): perhaps I will never pray another.” [Ibn Abi ad-Dunya, Qasr al-Amal]
5. The Prophet ﷺ would say: “O Bilal, call the iqamah for prayer; give us comfort by it.” [Sunan Abi Dawud #4985]
6. Anas ibn Malik reported that Allah’s Messenger ﷺ said: “On the night of my ascension (Isra), I passed by Musa at the red sand dune, and he was standing in his grave, praying.” [Sahih Muslim #2375]
7. Thabit al-Bunani (ra) was seen in a dream praying in his grave. And it was mentioned that he used to make du’a for the ability to pray in the grave. [Musannaf Ibn Abi Shaybah; Ad-Dhahabi, Siyar Alam an-Nubala’]
8. Jabir reported that the Prophet ﷺ said: “When the deceased enters the grave, the sun is made to appear as if it is setting. He sits up, wipes his eyes and says: ‘Let me pray.’  The angels say, 'You will, but first, answer these questions.’” [Sunan Ibn Majah #4272; Sahih Ibn Hibban] 
9. Al-Ajlah said: "I saw Salamah ibn Kuhayl in a dream and asked him, 'Which deeds did you find to be the best after death?' He replied, 'Standing for prayer at night (Qiyam al-Layl).’” [Ibn Abi ad-Dunya, Al-Manamat]
10. Katheer ibn Murra said: “I saw in my dream as if I had entered a high level of Paradise, and I began to walk around it in amazement. Then, I saw a group of women from the masjid in one part of it. So I went over and greeted them, then asked, ‘How did you reach this lofty station?’ They replied, ‘Through prostrations and small acts of charity.’” [Ibn Abi ad-Dunya, Al-Manamat]
11. The Prophet ﷺ said: “The angels will recognize them in the Fire by the marks of prostration. The Fire will consume the children of Adam, except for the marks of prostration, for Allah has forbidden the Fire from consuming the marks of prostration.” [Sahih al-Bukhari #7437; Sahih Muslim #182] 
12. Abu Hurayrah reported that Allah’s Messenger ﷺ said: “The closest a servant comes to his Lord is while he is in prostration (sujood), so increase your supplications.” [Sahih Muslim #482]
13. Abu Hurayrah narrated that Allah’s Messenger ﷺ passed by a grave and said: “Who is the occupant of this grave?” They said: “So-and-so.” He said: “Two rak'ahs are more beloved to him than everything that remains of your worldly life.” [At-Tabarani, Al-Mu’jam al-Awsat]
14.  The Prophet ﷺ said: “Adding two light rak‘ahs, which you may perform voluntarily and regard as insignificant, to the deeds of the deceased is dearer to him than your entire worldly life.” [Ibn al-Mubarak, Az-Zuhd]
15. A’ishah reported that Allah’s Messenger ﷺ said: “The two rak’ahs performed [before] Fajr prayer are better than this entire world and what it contains.” [Sahih Muslim #725]
16. Imam al-Muzani (ra) said: “If you want your salah to benefit you, say (to yourself): perhaps I will never pray another.” [Ibn Abi ad-Dunya, Qasr al-Amal]
17. The Prophet ﷺ would say: “O Bilal, call the iqamah for prayer; give us comfort by it.” [Sunan Abi Dawud #4985]
18. Anas ibn Malik reported that Allah’s Messenger ﷺ said: “On the night of my ascension (Isra), I passed by Musa at the red sand dune, and he was standing in his grave, praying.” [Sahih Muslim #2375]
19. Thabit al-Bunani (ra) was seen in a dream praying in his grave. And it was mentioned that he used to make du’a for the ability to pray in the grave. [Musannaf Ibn Abi Shaybah; Ad-Dhahabi, Siyar Alam an-Nubala’]
20. Jabir reported that the Prophet ﷺ said: “When the deceased enters the grave, the sun is made to appear as if it is setting. He sits up, wipes his eyes and says: ‘Let me pray.’  The angels say, 'You will, but first, answer these questions.’” [Sunan Ibn Majah #4272; Sahih Ibn Hibban] 
21. Al-Ajlah said: "I saw Salamah ibn Kuhayl in a dream and asked him, 'Which deeds did you find to be the best after death?' He replied, 'Standing for prayer at night (Qiyam al-Layl).’” [Ibn Abi ad-Dunya, Al-Manamat]
22. Katheer ibn Murra said: “I saw in my dream as if I had entered a high level of Paradise, and I began to walk around it in amazement. Then, I saw a group of women from the masjid in one part of it. So I went over and greeted them, then asked, ‘How did you reach this lofty station?’ They replied, ‘Through prostrations and small acts of charity.’” [Ibn Abi ad-Dunya, Al-Manamat]
23. The Prophet ﷺ said: “The angels will recognize them in the Fire by the marks of prostration. The Fire will consume the children of Adam, except for the marks of prostration, for Allah has forbidden the Fire from consuming the marks of prostration.” [Sahih al-Bukhari #7437; Sahih Muslim #182] 
24. Abu Hurayrah reported that Allah’s Messenger ﷺ said: “The closest a servant comes to his Lord is while he is in prostration (sujood), so increase your supplications.” [Sahih Muslim #482]