Messenger of Allah, the possessors of great wealth have obtained the highest ranks and lasting bliss, and the rest of the hadith is the same as transmitted by Qutaiba on the authority of Laith except that he inserted the words of Abu Salih in the narration of Abu Huraira that" the poor of the emigrants came back," to the end of the hadith,, but this addition was made that Suhail said (that every part of the supplication, i. e. Glorification of Allah, His Praise and declaration of His Greatness) should be uttered eleven times making the total as thirty-three.
Hadith Commentary: The Virtue of Remembrance in Mosques
This narration from Sahih Muslim 595 b describes how the Companions approached the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) concerning the apparent spiritual advantage of wealthy Muslims who could dedicate more time to worship due to their financial security. The poor emigrants (Muhajireen) expressed concern that their need to work for sustenance prevented them from attaining the same level of constant remembrance (dhikr) and prayer.
The Prophetic Solution: Accessible Devotion
The Prophet (peace be upon him), in his divine wisdom, did not instruct them to abandon their livelihood. Instead, he prescribed a concise yet profoundly rewarding form of dhikr to be recited after each prescribed prayer: glorifying Allah (Subhanallah), praising Him (Alhamdulillah), and declaring His greatness (Allahu Akbar).
The specific instruction mentioned by Suhail—to repeat each phrase eleven times—totals thirty-three recitations. This demonstrates the flexibility and mercy of the Shariah, providing a spiritually substantial practice that is feasible for every Muslim, regardless of their social or economic standing.
Scholarly Insights from "The Book of Mosques and Places of Prayer"
Classical commentators emphasize that this hadith underscores the immense value of consistent dhikr, especially in the mosque following the obligatory prayers. The spiritual ranks and "lasting bliss" are not the exclusive domain of the wealthy but are accessible through sincere and consistent remembrance of Allah.
The wisdom behind specifying these phrases lies in their comprehensive nature: Tasbih (glorification) negates any imperfection from Allah, Tahmid (praise) acknowledges all blessings come from Him, and Takbir (declaring greatness) affirms His supreme majesty over all creation. Repeating them collectively encompasses the core meanings of Tawhid.
Practical Application & Spiritual Equity
This teaching establishes a principle of spiritual equity within the Muslim community. It closes the perceived gap between different social classes by providing a means for every believer to accumulate immense rewards without neglecting their worldly responsibilities.
The practice of reciting these remembrances thirty-three times after each prayer has become a firmly established Sunnah, uniting the Ummah in a common act of worship that transcends all temporal divisions and brings the believer closer to the "lasting bliss" mentioned in the hadith.