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What is the meaning of "better for you than a servant" in the Prophet's narration to Fatimah, and what is the benefit of the mentioned glorification (tasbeeh)?

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Scholars have mentioned several interpretations regarding the meaning of "goodness" (khairiyyah) in the Prophet's (peace be upon him) giving of the remembrances (adhkar) to his daughter Fatimah and 'Ali (may Allah be pleased with them) instead of a servant:

- That the work of the Hereafter is better than the affairs of this world, and that remembrance brings a reward greater than what they had requested. - That these remembrances are a substitute for supplication in times of need, or for what the Prophet loved for himself, such as preferring poverty and patience with it. - That remembrance is more beneficial for them in the Hereafter, and that it prioritizes seeking knowledge over other things. - That remembrance pertains to the Hereafter, while service pertains to this world, and the Hereafter is better and more enduring. - That these remembrances grant them a strength for service that surpasses the strength of a servant. - That the hadith encourages a person to lead their family to prefer the Hereafter over this world, and it shows the Prophet's compassion and tenderness towards his daughter and son-in-law.

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