What is the authenticity of the hadith stating the first time of prayer brings God's pleasure and the last time brings His forgiveness?
Chapter on Prayer Times
Al-Mughni
Book of Prayer
Primary text
The hadith stating, 'The first time of the prayer is the pleasure of Allah, and the last time is the pardon of Allah,' transmitted by Abdullah ibn Umar al-Amri, is considered *gharib* (strange or rare) by Abu Isa (Al-Tirmidhi).