Authentic hadithNarrated by Al-Hakem & At-Tabarany

Verily, faith wears out within one of you as a shirt becomes worn out; so, ask Allah to renew faith in your hearts

عَنْ عَبْدِ اللَّهِ بْنِ عَمْرِو بْنِ الْعَاصِ رضي الله عنهما قَالَ: قَالَ رَسُولُ اللَّهِ صَلَّى اللهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّمَ: «إِنَّ الْإِيمَانَ لَيَخْلَقُ فِي جَوْفِ أَحَدِكُمْ كَمَا يَخْلَقُ الثَّوْبُ الْخَلِقُ، فَاسْأَلُوا اللَّهَ أَنْ يُجَدِّدَ الْإِيمَانَ فِي قُلُوبِكُمْ».

Explanation

The Prophet (may Allah's peace and blessings be upon him) says that faith wears out and weakens in the Muslim's heart as new clothing is worn out with long use. This stems from lethargy in worship or the commission of sins and indulgence in desires. So, the Prophet (may Allah's peace and blessings be upon him) instructed us to supplicate to Allah Almighty to renew our faith by performing our obligations and frequently remembering Him and asking Him for forgiveness.

Source

المستدرك على الصحيحين للحاكم (1/ 45) (5)، المعجم الكبير للطبراني (13/ 36) (84)، النهاية في غريب الحديث والأثر، ص(282)، النهاية (1/316)، فيض القدير (2/323)، التنوير شرح الجامع الصغير (3/434).
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