Let worship express gratitude

What It Means: Reading in Context

Mughira ibn Shuba describes the Prophet praying until his feet were swollen. When asked why he exerted himself despite Allah’s forgiveness, the Prophet gave this reply. “I” refers to the Prophet; the excerpt shows his gratitude and is not an instruction to injure oneself through worship. This entry comes from Sahih Muslim 2819a. The displayed text is an excerpt, not the complete narration. Follow the source link to read the narrator, full wording and in-book reference together. A hadith number identifies the source used here; numbering systems can differ between editions. Being able to inspect a source is important when a short statement is shared outside its original setting. The accompanying reflection is an editorial prompt for everyday conduct. It is not part of the hadith and does not replace explanation from qualified scholarship. Avoid extending a short reminder into a religious ruling that the entry itself does not establish.