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Sahih al-Bukhari
كتاب التهجد
Prayer at Night (Tahajjud)
" أَفَلاَ أَكُونُ عَبْدًا شَكُورًا "
The Prophet (ﷺ) used to stand (in the prayer) or pray till both his feet or legs swelled. He was asked why (he offered such an unbearable prayer) and he said, "should I not be a thankful slave."
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