Riyad as-Saliheen 1083
Abu Hurairah (May Allah be pleased with him) reported:
The Messenger of Allah ﷺ said, "If people came to know the blessing of calling Adhan and the standing in the first row, they could do nothing but would draw lots to secure these privileges."
[Al-Bukhari and Muslim].
وعن أبي هريرة رضي الله عنه أن رسول الله ﷺ قال:
"لو يعلم الناس ما في النداء والصف الأول، ثم لم يجدوا إلا أن يستهموا عليه لاستهموا" ((متفق عليه)) .
Classification
Sahih (Authentic)
References
Riyad as-Saliheen 1083
Riyad as-Saliheen Book of Virtues, Hadith 93