Hadith Text & Reference

The Messenger of Allah said: "Whoever prays Fajr in congregation, then sits remembering Allah until the sun has risen, then he prays two Rak'ah, then for him is the reward like that of a Hajj and Umrah." He said: "The Messenger of Allah said: 'Complete, complete, complete.'"

Source: Jami` at-Tirmidhi 586, The Book on Traveling

Explanation of Virtue

This noble hadith reveals an extraordinary spiritual opportunity for every Muslim. The Prophet ﷺ informs us that performing these specific acts - praying Fajr in congregation, remaining in the mosque engaged in dhikr until sunrise, then performing two rak'ahs of prayer - earns a reward equivalent to performing both Hajj and Umrah.

The repetition of "complete, complete, complete" emphasizes the perfection and fullness of this reward. This does not replace the obligatory Hajj for those capable, but provides immense spiritual compensation for those unable to perform the actual pilgrimage.

Conditions for Attaining This Reward

1. Fajr in Congregation: The prayer must be performed with the jama'ah in the mosque, demonstrating commitment to communal worship.

2. Continuous Remembrance: One must remain in the place of prayer engaged in dhikr, Quran recitation, or beneficial knowledge until after sunrise.

3. Timing of Two Rak'ahs: The two rak'ahs are to be performed after the sun has properly risen (approximately 15-20 minutes after sunrise).

Scholarly Insights

Imam at-Tirmidhi classified this hadith as hasan (good). Scholars explain that this reward demonstrates Allah's immense generosity, granting the reward of major acts of worship for relatively easier deeds performed with sincerity and consistency.

The "two rak'ahs" refer to Salat al-Duha (forenoon prayer), which has its own established merit. Combining it with the post-Fajr dhikr creates this unique spiritual opportunity that transforms ordinary mornings into occasions of tremendous divine favor.