5/37. Chapter:
Sahih Muslim 635a — Two Cool Prayers and Paradise
The virtue of the Subh and the `Asr prayers, and of maintaining them
Two Cool Prayers Hadith: Fajr and Asr Prayer Reward
Sahih Muslim : 635a
Sahih MuslimHadith Number 635a
وَحَدَّثَنَا هَدَّابُ بْنُ خَالِدٍ الأَزْدِيُّ، حَدَّثَنَا هَمَّامُ بْنُ يَحْيَى، حَدَّثَنِي أَبُو جَمْرَةَ الضُّبَعِيُّ، عَنْ أَبِي بَكْرٍ، عَنْ أَبِيهِ، أَنَّ رَسُولَ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم قَالَ " مَنْ صَلَّى الْبَرْدَيْنِ دَخَلَ الْجَنَّةَ " .
Abu Bakr reported on the authority of his father that the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said: He who observed two prayers at two cool (hours) would enter Paradise.
Reference : Sahih Muslim 635aIn-book reference : Book 5, Hadith 271USC-MSA web (English) reference : Book 4, Hadith 1326
Summary of Sahih Muslim Hadith 635a
Competitor-style search intent for this hadith points to “two cool prayers hadith,” with related searches like “whoever prays the two cool prayers,” “Fajr and Asr Paradise hadith,” and “Sahih Muslim 635a.” The wording is short and easy to remember: the one who observes two prayers at two cool hours would enter Paradise. The text itself uses the phrase “two cool hours.” According to Islamic scholars, this refers to Fajr and Asr, the prayers connected with the cooler parts of the day. The hadith gives a clear encouragement to protect these two prayers with care. It does not list every detail of how to pray them, nor does it discuss other duties. Its message is focused: these two prayers have a special place and are tied to a great promise in the words of the Prophet صلى الله عليه وسلم.
What we learn from this hadith
- The hadith gives special attention to two prayers at cool times.
- According to Islamic scholars, the two cool prayers refer to Fajr and Asr.
- The narration attaches entry into Paradise to observing these prayers.
- The short wording makes the reminder easy to remember and share.
