The Chapters
of Establishing the Prayer and the Sunnah Regarding Them from Sunan Ibn Majah
803 Muhammad
bin ‘Amr bin ‘Ata’ said: “I heard Abu Humaid As-Sa’idi say: ‘When the Messenger
of Allah (saw) stood up for prayer, he would face the prayer direction, raise
his hands, and say: “Allahu Akbar (Allah is Most Great).” (Sahih)
804 It was
narrated that Abu Sa’eed Al-Khudri said: “The Messenger of Allah (saw) used to
start his prayer by saying: ‘Subhanaka Allahumma wa bi hamdika, wa
tabarakas-muka, wa ta’ala jadduka, wa la ilaha ghairuka (Glory and praise be to
You, O Allah, blessed be Your Name and exalted be Your majesty, none has the
right to be worshipped but you).” (Hasan)
805 It was
narrated that Abu Hurairah said: “When the Messenger of Allah (saw) said the
Takbir (Allah Akbar), he would remain silent between the Takbir and the
recitation. I said: ‘May my father and mother be ransomed for you! I noticed
that you are silent between the Takbir and the recitation; please tell me what
you say then.’ He said: ‘I say: ‘Allahumma ba’id baini wa baina khatayaya kama
ba’adta bainal-mashriqi wal-maghrib; Allahumma naqqini min khatayay
kath-thawbil abyad minad-danas; Allahummaghsilni min khatayaya bil-ma’i
waththalji wal-barad (O Allah, distance me from my sins as You have distanced
the east from the west; O Allah purify me of my sins as a white garment is
purified of dirt; O Allah, cleanse me of my sins with water and snow and
hail).” (Sahih)
806 It was
narrated from ‘Aishah that when the Prophet (saw) started Salat he would say:
“Subhanak Allahumma wa bi hamdika, wa tabarakas-muka wa ta’ala jadduka, wa la
ilaha ghayruk (Glory and praise is to You, O Allah, blessed is Your Name and
exalted is Your majesty, none has the right to be worshipped but You).” (Hasan)
807 It was
narrated from Ibn Jubair bin Mut’im that his father said: “I saw the Messenger
of Allah (saw) when he started the prayer. He said: ‘Allahu Akbaru kabiran,
Allahu Akbaru kabiran (Allah is the Most Great indeed),’ three times; ‘Al-hamdu
Lillahi kathiran, al-hamdu Lillahi kathiran (Much praise is to Allah),’ three
times; ‘Subhan Allahi bukratan wa asilan (Glory is to Allah morning and
evening),’ three times; ‘Allahumma inni a’udhu bika minash-Shaitanir-rajim, min
hamzihi wa nafkhihi wa nafthihi (O Allah, I seek refuge in You from the
accursed Satan, from his madness, his poetry, and his pride).” (Hasan)
(One of the narrators) ‘Amr said: “Hamzuhu is his
madness, Nafathuhu is poetry and Nafkhuhu is pride.”
808 It was
narrated from Ibn Mas’ud that the Prophet (saw) said: “Allahumma inni a’udhu
bika minash-Shaitanir-rajim, wa hamzihi wa nafkhihi wa mafthihi (O Allah, I
seek refuge in You from the accursed Satan, from his madness, his pride, and
his poetry).” (Hasan)
He said: “Hamzuhu is his madness, Nafathuhu is poetry,
and Nafkhuhu is pride.”
809 It was
narrated from Qabisah bin Hulb that his father said: “The Prophet (saw) used to
lead us in prayer, and he would take hold of his left hand with his right.”
(Hasan)
810 It was
narrated that Wa’il bin Hujr said: “I saw the Prophet (saw) performing prayer,
and he took hold of his left hand with his right.” (Sahih)
811 It was
narrated that ‘Abdullah bin Mas’ud said: “The Prophet (saw) passed by me, and I
was putting my left hand on my right. He took hold of my right hand and put it
on my left.” (Hasan)
812 It was
narrated that ‘Aishah said: “The Messenger of Allah (saw), Abu Bakr, ‘Umar and
‘Uthman used to start their recitation with “All praises and thanks are to
Allah, the Lord of all that exists. (Al-hamdu Lillahi Rabbil-‘Alamin).’” [1:2]
(Sahih)
813 It was
narrated that Anas bin Malik said: “The Messenger of Allah (saw), Abu Bakr and
‘Umar used to start their recitation with ‘All the praises and thanks are to
Allah, the Lord of all that exists (Al-hamdu Lillahi Rabbil-‘Alamin).” [1:2]
(Sahih)
814 It was
narrated from Abu Hurairah that the Prophet (saw) used to start his recitation
with ‘All the praises and thanks are to Allah, the Lord of all that exists’
(Al-hamdu Lillahi Rabbil-‘Alamin),’ [1:2] (Sahih)
815 Ibn
‘Abdullah bin Mughaffal narrated from his father and he said: “I have rarely
seen a man for whom innovation in Islam was harder to bear than him. He heard
me reciting: ‘In the Name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful’
Bismillahir-Rahmanir-Rahim [1:1] and he said: ‘O my son, beware of innovation,
for I prayed with the Messenger of Allah (saw), and with Abu Bakr, and with
‘Umar, and with ‘Uthman, and I never heard any of them saying this. When you
(begin to) recite, say: ‘All the praises and thanks are to Allah, the Lord of
all that exists.’ (Al-hamdu Lillahi Rabbil-‘Alamin).’” [1:2] (Da’if)
816 It was
narrated from Qutbah bin Malik that he heard the Prophet (saw) recite: “And
tall date palms, with ranged clusters” [50:10] in the Subh. (Sahih)
817 It was
narrated that ‘Amr bin Huraith said: “I performed prayer with the Prophet (saw)
when he was reciting in the Fajr, and it is as if I can hear him reciting: ‘So
verily, I swear by the planets that recede. And by the planets that move swiftly
and hide themselves.’”[8:15-16] (Sahih)
818 It was
narrated from Abu Barzah that the Messenger of Allah (saw) used to recite
between sixty and one hundred (Verses) in Fajr prayer. (Sahih)
819 It was
narrated that Abu Qatadah said: “The Messenger of Allah (saw) used to lead us
in prayer, and he would lengthen the first Rak’ah of the Zuhr and shorten the
second Rak’ah, and he would do likewise in the Subh.” (Sahih)
820 It was
narrated that ‘Abdullah bin Sa’ib said: “The Messenger of Allah (saw) recited
Al-Mu’minun [Al-Mu’minun 23] in the Subh prayer, and when he came to the
mention of ‘Eisa, he was overcome with a cough, so he bowed in Ruku’.” (Sahih)
821 It was
narrated that Ibn ‘Abbas said: “For the Subh prayer on Fridays, the Messenger
of Allah (saw) used to recite ‘Alif-Lam-Mim. The revelation...’ [32:1] and ‘Has
there not been over man...’” [76:1] (Sahih)
822 It was
narrated from Mus’ab bin Sa’d that his father said: “For the Fajr prayer on
Fridays, the Messenger of Allah (saw) used to recite ‘Alif-Lam-Mim. The
revelation...’ [32:1] and ‘Has there not been over man...’” [76:1] (Sahih)
823 It was
narrated from Abu Hurairah that for the Subh prayer on Fridays, the Messenger
of Allah (saw) used to recite ‘Alif-Lam-Mim’. The revelation...’[32:1] and ‘Has
there not been over man...” [76:1] (Sahih)
824 It was
narrated from ‘Abdullah bin Mas’ud that for the Subh prayer on Fridays, the
Messenger of Allah (saw) used to recite “Alif-Lam-Mim. The revelation...”
[32:1] and “Has there not been over man..” [76:1] (Hasan)
Ishaq said: ‘Amr has narrated to us like this from
Abdullah, I have no doubt about it.
825 It was
narrated that Qaza’ah said: “I asked Abu Sa’eed Al-Khudri about the prayer of
the Messenger of Allah (saw). He said: ‘There is nothing good in that for
you.’* I said: ‘Explain it, may Allah have mercy on you.’ He said: ‘The Iqamah
would be given for the Zuhr prayer for the Messenger of Allah (saw), then one
of us would go out to Al-Baqi’, relieve himself, then come back and perform
ablution, and he would find the Messenger of Allah (saw) still in the first
Rak’ah of Zuhr.’” (Sahih)
*Meaning, if you do not act upon it.” See explanation by
Sindi.
826 It was
narrated that Abu Ma’mar said: “I said to Khabbab: ‘How did you recognize that
the Messenger of Allah (saw) was reciting in the Zuhr and the ‘Asr?’ He said:
‘From the movement of his beard.’” (Sahih)
827 It was
narrated that Abu Hurairah said: “I have never seen anyone whose prayer more
closely resembles that of the Messenger of Allah (saw) than so-and-so. He used
to lengthen the first two Rak’ah of the Zuhr and shorten the last two Rak’ah,
and he used to shorten the ‘Asr.” (Sahih)
828 It was
narrated that Abu Sa’eed Al-Khudri said: “Thirty of the Companions of the
Messenger of Allah (saw) who had been at Badr came together and said: ‘Come,
let us estimate the length of the recitation of the Messenger of Allah (saw)
for the prayer in which Qur’an is not recited out aloud.’ No two men among them
disagreed, and they estimated the length of his recitation in the first Rak’ah
of the Zuhr to be thirty Verses and in the second Rak’ah to be half of that.
They estimated his recitation in ‘Asr to be half of the last two Rak’ah of
Zuhr.” (Da’if)
829 It was
narrated from ‘Abdullah bin Abu Qatadah that his father said: “The Messenger of
Allah (saw) used to recite when leading us in the first two Rak’ah of the Zuhr
prayer, and sometimes he would recite such that we could hear the Verse.”
(Sahih)
830 It was
narrated that Bara’ bin ‘Azib said: “The Messenger of Allah (saw) used to lead
us for the Zuhr, and we would hear him reciting a Verse after the Verses from
Surat Luqman (31) and Adh-Dhariyat (51).” (Da’if)
831 It was
narrated that Ibn ‘Abbas said, narrating from his mother (one of the narrators)
Abu Bakr bin Abu Shaibah said: “(She was) Lubabah” that she heard the Messenger
of Allah (saw) reciting ‘By the winds sent forth one after
another...’[Al-Mursalat (77)] in the Maghrib. (Sahih)
832 It was
narrated from Muhammad bin Jubair bin Mut’im that his father said: “I heard the
Prophet (saw) reciting At-Tur (52) in the Maghrib.” In a different narration,
Jubair said: “And when I heard him recite: ‘Were they created by nothing? Or
were they themselves the creators?’ up to: ‘Then let their listener produce
some manifest proof’,[52:35-38] it was as if my heart were about to take
flight.” (Sahih)
833 It was
narrated that Ibn ‘Umar said: “The Prophet (saw) used to recite in the Maghrib:
‘Say: O you disbelievers!’[Al-Kafirun (109)] and ‘Say: He is Allah, (the)
One.’”[Al-Ikhlas (112)] (Da’if)
834 It was
narrated from Bara’ bin ‘Azib that he performed the ‘Isha’, the later, with the
Prophet (saw). He said: “I heard him reciting ‘By the fig, and the
olive’.”[Al-Tin (95)] (Sahih)
835 ‘Adi bin
Thabit narrated something similar from Bara’ and said: “I have never heard any
man with a better voice or who recites better than him.” (Sahih)
836 It was
narrated from Jabir that Mu’adh bin Jabal led his companions for the ‘Isha’ and
he made the prayer too long for them. The Prophet (saw) said: “Recite ‘By the
sun and its brightness,’[Al-Shams (91)] ‘Glorify the Name of your Lord, the
Most High,’ [Al-A’la (87)] ‘By the night as it envelops,’ [Al-Lail (92)] or,
‘Read! In the Name of your Lord Who has created.’” [Al-‘Alaq (96)] (Sahih)
837 It was
narrated from ‘Ubadah bin Samit that the Prophet (saw) said: “There is no
prayer for the one who does not recite Fatihatil-Kitab in it.” (Sahih)
838 It was
narrated from Abu Sa’ib that he heard Abu Hurairah say: “The Messenger of Allah
(saw) said: ‘Whoever performs a prayer in which he does not recite Ummul Qur’an
(the Mother of the Qur’an, i.e., Al-Fatihah), it is deficient; not complete.’”
I said: ‘O Abu Hurairah, sometimes I am behind the Imam. He pressed my forearm
and said: ‘O Persian! Recite it to yourself.’” (Sahih)
839 It was
narrated that Abu Sa’eed said: “The Messenger of Allah (saw) said: ‘There is no
prayer for the one who does not recite in every Rak’ah: Al-Hamd (Al-Fatihah)
and a Surah whether in an obligatory prayer or another.’” (Da’if)
840 It was narrated that ‘Aishah said: “I heard the
Messenger of Allah (saw) say: ‘Every prayer in which the Ummul-Kitab (the
Mother of the Book) is not recited is deficient.’” (Hasan)
841 It was
narrated that from ‘Amr bin Shu’aib, from his father, from his grandfather,
that the Messenger of Allah (saw) said: “Every prayer in which Fatihatil-Kitab
(the Opening of the Book) is not recited, it is deficient, it is deficient.”
(Hasan)
842 Abu Idris
Al-Khawlani narrated that a man asked Abu Darda’: “Should I recite when the
Imam is reciting?” He said: “A man asked the Prophet (saw) whether there was
recitation in every prayer. The Messenger of Allah (saw) said: ‘Yes.’ A man
among the people said: ‘It has become obligatory.’” (Da’if)
843 It was
narrated that Jabir bin ‘Abdullah said: “We used to recite the Opening of the
Book and a Surah behind the Imam in the first two Rak’ah of the Zuhr and the
‘Asr, and in the last wo Rak’ah (we would recite) the Opening of the Book.”
(Hasan)
844 It was
narrated that Samurah bin Jundab said: “There are two pauses in which I
memorized from the Messenger of Allah (saw), but ‘Imran bin Husain denied that.
We wrote to Ubayy bin Ka’b in Al-Madinah, and he wrote that Samurah had indeed
memorized them.” (Hasan)
(One of the narrators) Sa’eed said: “We said to Qatadah:
‘What are these two pauses?’ He said: ‘When he started his prayer, and when he
finished reciting.’”
Then later he said: ‘And when he recited: ‘Not (the way)
of those who earned Your Anger, nor of those who went astray.’ [1:7] They used
to like (for the Imam) when he had finished reciting to remain silent until he
had caught his breath.’”
845 Samurah
said: “I memorized two pauses in the prayer, a pause before reciting and a
pause when bowing. ‘Imran bin Husain denied that, so they wrote to Al-Madinah,
to Ubayy bin Ka’b, and he said that Samurah was speaking the truth.” (Hasan)
846 It was
narrated that Abu Hurairah said: “The Messenger of Allah (saw) said: ‘The Imam
has been appointed to be followed, so when he says Allahu Akbar, then say
Allahu Akbar, when he recites, then listen attentively; when he says: Not (the
way) of those who earned Your anger, nor of those who went astray,[1:7] then
say Amin; when he bows then bow; when he says Sami’ Allahu liman hamidah (Allah
hears those who praise Him), then say Allahumma Rabbana wa lakal-hamd (O Allah,
our Lord, to You is the praise);” when he prostrates then prostrate; and if he
prays sitting down then all of you pray sitting down.’” (Sahih)
847 It was
narrated that Abu Musa Al-Ash’ari said: “The Messenger of Allah (saw) said:
‘When the Imam recites, then listen attentively, and if he is sitting (in the
prayer) then the first remembrance that anyone of you recites should be the
Tashahhud.’” (Sahih)
848 It was
narrated that Ibn Ukaimah said: “I heard Abu Hurairah say: ‘The Prophet (saw)
led his Companions in a prayer; we think it was the Subh. He said: “Did anyone
among you recite?” A man said: “I did.” He said: “I was saying to myself, what
is wrong with me that someone is fighting to wrest the Qur’an from me?” (Sahih)
849 It was
narrated that Abu Hurairah said: “The Messenger of Allah (saw) led us in
prayer,” and he mentioned a similar report, and added to it, and he said: “And
after that they were quiet in the prayers in which the Imam recites aloud.”
(Sahih)
850 It was
narrated that Jabir said: “The Messenger of Allah (saw) said: ‘Whoever has an
Imam, the recitation of the Imam is his recitation.’” (Da’if)
851 It was
narrated from Abu Hurairah that the Messenger of Allah (saw) said: “When the
recite says Amin, then say Amin, for the angels say Amin, and if a person’s
Amin coincides with the Amin of the angels, his previous sins will be
forgiven.” (Sahih)
852 It was
narrated that Abu Hurairah said: The Messenger of Allah (saw) said: “When the
recite says Amin, then say Amin, for if a person’s Amin coincides with the Amin
of the angels, his previous sins will be forgiven.” (Sahih)
853 It was
narrated that Abu Hurairah said: “The people stopped saying Amin, but when the
Messenger of Allah (saw) said ‘Not (the way) of those who earned Your Anger,
nor of those who went astray’[1:7] he would say Amin, until the people in the
first row could hear it, and the mosque would shake with it. (Da’if)
854 It was
narrated that ‘Ali said: “I heard the Messenger of Allah (saw) saying ‘Amin’
after he said, ‘nor of those who went astray.’[1:7] (Sahih)
855 It was
narrated from ‘Abdul-Jabbar bin Wa’il that his father said: “I performed prayer
with the Prophet (saw) and when he said: ‘Nor of those who went astray’,[1:7]
he said Amin and we heard that from him.” (Sahih)
856 It was
narrated from ‘Aishah that the Prophet (saw) said: “The Jews do not envy you
for anything more than they envy you for the Salam and (saying) ‘Amin’.”
(Sahih)
857 It was
narrated from Ibn ‘Abbas that the Messenger of Allah (saw) said: “The Jews do
not envy you for anything more than they envy you for the Salam and (saying)
Amin, so say Amin a great deal.” (Da’if)
858 It was
narrated that Ibn ‘Umar said: “I saw the Messenger of Allah (saw) raising his
hands until they were parallel to his shoulders when he started the prayer, and
when he bowed in Ruku’, and when he raised his head from Ruku’, but he did not
raise them between the two prostrations.” (Sahih)
859 It was
narrated that Malik bin Huwairith said that when the Messenger of Allah (saw)
said Allahu Akbar, he would raise his hands until they were close to his ears;
when he bowed in Ruku’ he did likewise, and when he raised his head from Ruku’
he did likewise. (Sahih)
860 It was
narrated that Abu Hurairah said: “I saw the Messenger of Allah (saw) raising
his hands during prayer until they were parallel with his shoulders when he
started to pray, when he bowed and when he prostrated.” (Da’if)
861 It was narrated
that ‘Umair bin Habib said: “The Messenger of Allah (saw) used to raise his
hands at every Takbir (saying Allahu Akbar) in the obligatory prayer.” (Da’if)
862 It was
narrated that Muhammad bin ‘Amr bin ‘Ata’ said, concerning Abu Humaid As-Sa’di:
“I heard him when he was among ten of the Companions of the Messenger of Allah
(saw), one of whom was Abu Qatadah bin Rib’i, saying: ‘I am the most
knowledgeable of you about the Messenger of Allah (saw). When he stood up for
prayer, he stood up straight and raised his hands until they were parallel to
his shoulders, then he said: Allahu Akbar. When he wanted to bow in Ruku’, he
raised his hands until they were parallel to his shoulders. When he said Sami’
Allahu liman hamidah (Allah hears those who praise Him), he raised his hands
and stood up straight. When he stood up after two Rak’ah, he said Allahu Akbar
and raised his hands until they were parallel to his shoulders, as he did when
he started the prayer.’” (Sahih)
863 ‘Abbas bin
Sahl As-Sa’di said: “Abu Humaid, Abu Usaid As-Sa’di, Sahl bin Sa’d, and
Muhammad bin Maslamah came together and spoke about the prayer of the Messenger
of Allah (saw). Abu Humaid said: ‘I am the most knowledgeable of you about the
prayer of the Messenger of Allah (saw). The Messenger of Allah (saw) stood up
and said Allahu Akbar, and raised his hands, then he raised them when he said
Allahu Akbar for Ruku’, then he stood up and raised his hands, and stood
straight until every bone had returned to its place.’” (Sahih)
864 It was narrated
that ‘Ali bin Abu Talib said: “When the Prophet (saw) stood up to offer a
prescribed prayer, he said Allahu Akbar and raised his hands until they were
parallel to his shoulders. When he wanted to bow he did likewise; when he
raised his head from bowing he did likewise; and when he stood up after the two
prostrations he did likewise.”* (Hasan)
*Sindi said: “It is as if they abandoned that because of
it contradicting the popular narrations.” ‘Azimabadi (‘Awnul-Ma’bud) said: “The
meaning of ‘the two prostrations’ is two Rak’ahs without a doubt, as is
reported in the following narrations. This is what was said by the scholars
among the Muhadithin and the Fuqaha’, except for Khattabi.”
865 It was
narrated from Ibn ‘Abbas that the Messenger of Allah (saw) used to raise his
hands at every Takbir (saying Allahu Akbar). (Da’if)
866 It was
narrated from Anas that the Messenger of Allah (saw) used to raise his hands
when he entered prayer, and when he bowed in Ruku’.” (Sahih)
867 It was
narrated that Wa’il bin Hujr said: “I said: ‘I will look at the Messenger of
Allah (saw) and see how he performs the prayer.’ He stood up and faced the
Qiblah, and raised his hands until they were parallel to his ears. When he
bowed, he raised them likewise, and when he raised his head from Ruku’, he
raised them likewise.” (Sahih)
868 It was
narrated from Abu Zubair that Jabir bin ‘Abdullah would raise his hands when he
began the prayer, and when he bowed, and when he raised (his head) from Ruku’
he would do likewise, and he said: “I saw the Messenger of Allah (saw) doing
that.” (One of the narrators) said: “Ibrahim bin Tahman (one of the narrators)
raised his hands to his ears.” (Hasan)
869 It was
narrated that ‘Aishah said: “When the Messenger of Allah (saw) bowed, he
neither raised his head nor lowered it, rather (he did something) between
that.” (Sahih)
870 It was
narrated that Abu Mas’ud said: “The Messenger of Allah (saw) said: ‘No prayer
is acceptable in which a man does not settle his spine when bowing and when
prostrating.’” (Sahih)
871 It was
narrated that ‘Ali bin Shaiban who was part of a delegation (to the Prophet
(saw)) said: “We set out until we came to the Messenger of Allah (saw), and we
gave him our oath of allegiance and performed prayer behind him. He glanced out
of the corner of his eye at a man who was not settling his spine when he bowed
and prostrated. When the Prophet (saw) finished the prayer, he said: ‘O
Muslims, there is no prayer for the one who does not settle his spine when
bowing and prostrating.’” (Sahih)
872 It was
narrated that Rashid said: “I heard Wabisah bin Ma’bad saying: ‘I saw the
Messenger of Allah (saw) performing prayer, and when he bowed he made his back
so straight that if water were poured on it, it would have stayed there.’”
(Da’if)
873 It was
narrated that Mus’ab bin Sa’d said: “I bowed (in prayer) beside my father, and
I put my hands between my knees. He struck my hand and said: ‘We used to do
that, then we were commanded to put them on the knees.’” (Sahih)
874 It was
narrated that ‘Aishah said: “The Messenger of Allah (saw) used to bow with his
hands on his knees and his upper arms held away from his sides.” (Hasan)
875 It was
narrated from Abu Hurairah that when the Messenger of Allah (saw) said: “Sami’
Allahu liman hamidah (Allah hears those who praise Him),” he said: “Rabbana wa
lakal-hamd (O our Lord, to You is the praise).” (Sahih)
876 It was
narrated from Anas bin Malik that the Messenger of Allah (saw) said: “When the
Imam says: ‘Sami’ Allahu liman hamidah (Allah hears those who praise Him),’
say: ‘Rabbana wa lakal-hamd (O our Lord, to You is the praise).’” (Sahih)
877 It was
narrated from Abu Sa’eed Al-Khudri that he heard the Messenger of Allah (saw)
say: “When the Imam says: ‘Sami’ Allahu liman hamidah (Allah hears those who
praise Him),’ say: ‘Allahumma, Rabbana wa lakal-hamd (O Allah! O our Lord! To
You is the praise).’” (Hasan)
878 It was
narrated that Ibn Abu Awfa said: “When the Messenger of Allah (saw) raised his
head from Ruku’, he said: ‘Sami’ Allahu liman hamidah, Allahumma, Rabbana
lakal-hamd, mil’ as-samawati wa mil’ al-ard wa mil’ ma shi’ta min shay’in ba’d
(Allah hears those who praise Him. O Allah! O our Lord, to You is the praise as
much as fills the heavens, as much as fills the earth and as much as You will
after that).’” (Sahih)
879 It was
narrated that Abu ‘Umar said: “I heard Abu Juhaifah say: Good fortune was
mentioned in the presence of the Messenger of Allah (saw) while he was
performing prayer. A man said: ‘so-and-so’s fortune is in horses.’ Another man
said: ‘So-and-so’s fortune is in camels.’ Another man said: ‘So-and-so’s
fortune is in sheep.’ Another man said: ‘So-and-so’s fortune is in slaves.’
While the Messenger of Allah (saw) was finishing his prayer, he raised his head
at the end of the last Rak’ah and said: ‘Allahumma Rabbana lakal-hamd mil’
as-samawati wa mil’ al-ard wa mil’ ma shi’ta min shai’in ba’du. Allahumma la
mani’ lima a’taita wa la mu’ti lima mana’ta, wa la yanfa’u dhal-jaddi
minkal-jadd (Allah hears those who praise Him. O Allah! O our Lord! To You is
the praise as much as fills the heavens, as much as fills the earth and as much
as You will after that. O Allah, there is none who can withhold what You give,
and none who can give what You withhold, and the good fortune of any fortunate
person is to no avail against You).’ The Messenger of Allah (saw) elongated the
word Jadd (fortune) so that they would know that it was not as they had said.”
(Da’if)
880 It was
narrated from Maimunah that when the Prophet (saw) prostrated, he would hold
his forearms away from his sides, such that if a lamb wanted to pass under his
arms, it would be able to do so. (Sahih)
881 It was
narrated from (‘Ubaidullah bin ‘Abdullah) bin Aqram Al-Khuza’i that his father
said: “I was with my father on the plain in Namirah,* when some riders passed
us and made their camels kneel down at the side of the road. My father said to
me: ‘Stay with your lambs until I go to those people and see what they want.’
He said: Then he (my father) went out and I came, (i.e., I came near,) then
there was the Messenger of Allah (saw), and the time for prayer came so I
prayed with them, and I was looking at the whiteness of the armpits of the
Messenger of Allah (saw) every time he prostrated.” (Sahih)
Ibn Majah said: The people say ‘Ubaidullah bin ‘Abdullah,
but Abu Bakr bin Abu Shaibah said: “The people say ‘Abdullah bin ‘Ubaidullah.”
Muhammad bin Bashshar said: “Abdur-Rahman bin Mahdi, Safwan bin ‘Eisa and Abu
Dawud all said: ‘Dawud bin Qais narrated to us, from ‘Ubaidullah bin ‘Abdullah
bin Aqram, from his father, from the Prophet (saw).’” With similar wording.
(Sahih)
*A location near ‘Arafat.
882 It was
narrated that Wa’il bin Hujr said: “I saw the Prophet (saw) when he prostrated
and put his knees on the ground before his hands, and when he stood up after
prostrating, he took his hands off the ground before his knees.” (Da’if)
883 It was
narrated from Ibn ‘Abbas that the Prophet (saw) said: “I have been commanded to
prostrate on seven bones.” (Sahih)
884 It was
narrated that Ibn ‘Abbas said: The Messenger of Allah (saw) said: “I have been
commanded to prostrate on seven, but not to tuck up my hair or my garment.”
(Sahih)
Ibn Tawus said: My father used to say: The two palms, two
knees and two feet, and he used to count the forehead and nose as one.
885 It was
narrated from ‘Abbas bin ‘Abdul-Muttalib that he heard the Prophet (saw) say:
“When a person prostrates, seven parts of his body prostrate with him: His
face, his two hands, his two knees, and his two feet.” (Sahih)
886 Ahmar, the
Companion of the Messenger of Allah (saw), narrated to us: “We used to feel
sorry for the Messenger of Allah (saw) because he took pains to keep his arms
away from his sides when he prostrated.” (Hasan)
887 ‘Uqbah bin
‘Amir Al-Juhani said: “When the following was revealed: ‘So glorify the Name of
your Lord, the Most Great’,[69:52] the Messenger of Allah (saw) said to us:
‘Say this in your Ruku’.’ And when the following was revealed: ‘Glorify the
Name of your Lord, the Most High.’[87:1] the Messenger of Allah (saw) said to
us: ‘Say this in your prostrations.’” (Sahih)
888 It was
narrated from Hudhaifah bin Al-Yaman that he heard the Messenger of Allah (saw)
say when he bowed: “Subhana Rabbiyal-‘Azim (Glory is to my Lord, the Most
Great)” three times, and when he prostrated he said: “Subhana Rabbiyal-A’la
(Glory is to my Lord the Most High)” three times. (Da’if)
889 It was
narrated that ‘Aishah said: “The Messenger of Allah (saw) often used to say
when bowing and prostrating: ‘Subhanak Allahumma wa bi hamdika, Allahummaghfir
li (Glory if to You, O Allah, and praise; O Allah forgive me),’ following the
command given by the Qur’an.”[Surat An-Nasr (110)] (Sahih)
890 It was
narrated that Ibn Mas’ud said: “The Messenger of Allah (saw) said: ‘When anyone
of you bows, let him say in his bowing: “Subhana Rabbiyal-‘Azim (Glory is to my
Lord, the Most Great)” three times; if he does that his bowing will be
complete. And when anyone of you prostrates, let him say in his prostration,
‘Subhana Rabbiyal-A’la (Glory if to my Lord, the Most High)” three times; if he
does that, his prostration will be complete, and that is the minimum.’” (Da’if)
891 It was
narrated that Jabir said: The Messenger of Allah (saw) said: “When anyone of
you prostrates let him be balanced in prostration, and not spread his arms as a
dog does.” (Sahih)
892 It was
narrated from Anas bin Malik that the Prophet (saw) said: “Be balanced in
prostration; none of you should prostrate with his arms spread out like a dog.”
(Sahih)
893 It was
narrated that ‘Aishah said: “When the Messenger of Allah (saw) raised his head
from bowing, he would not prostrate until he had stood up straight. When he
prostrated, he would raise his head and not prostrate again until he had sat up
straight. And he used to spread out his left leg.” (Sahih)
894 It was
narrated that ‘Ali said: The Messenger of Allah (saw) said to me: “Do not squat
between the two prostrations.” (Da’if)
895 It was
narrated that ‘Ali said: “The Prophet (saw) said: ‘O ‘Ali, do not squat like a
dog.’”
896 It was
narrated that Anas bin Malik said: “The Prophet (saw) said to me: ‘When you
raise your head from prostration, do not squat like a dog. Put your buttocks
between your feet and let the tops of your feet touch the ground.”
897 It was
narrated from Hudhaifah that the Prophet (saw) used to say between the two
prostrations: “Rabbighfir li, Rabbighfir li (O Lord forgive me, O Lord forgive
me).” (Sahih)
898 It was
narrated that Ibn ‘Abbas said: “When praying at night (Qiyamul-Lail), the
Messenger of Allah (saw) used to say between the two prostrations: ‘Rabbighfir
li warhamni wajburni warzuqni warfa’ni (O Lord, forgive me, have mercy on me,
improve my situation, grant me provision and raise me in status).’” (Da’if)
899 It was
narrated that ‘Abdullah bin Mas’ud said: “When we performed prayer with the
Prophet (saw) we said: ‘Peace be upon Allah from His slaves, peace be upon
Jibra’il and Mika’il and so-and-so and so-and-so.’ The Messenger of Allah (saw)
heard us and said: ‘Do not say peace (Salam) be upon Allah, for He is As-Salam.
When you sit (during prayer) say: At-Tahiyyatu lillahi was-salawatu
wat-tayyibatu; as-salamu ‘alayka ayyuhan-Nabiyyu wa rahmatullahi wa barakatuhu;
as-salamu ‘alayna wa ‘ala ‘ibadillahis-salihin (All compliments, prayers and
good words are due to Allah; peace be upon you, O Prophet, and the mercy of
Allah and His blessings; peace be upon us and upon the righteous slaves of
Allah).” For is you say that it will reach every righteous slave in the heavens
and on earth. (Then say:) “Ashhadu an la ilaha illallah wa ashhadu anna
Muhammadan ‘abduhu wa Rasuluhu (I bear witness that none has the right to be
worshipped but Allah, and I bear witness that Muhammad is His slave and
Messenger).” (Sahih)
(Another chain) with similar wording. (Another chain)
that ‘Abdullah bin Mas’ud said: “The Prophet (saw) used to teach us the
Tashah-hud.” And he mentioned similarly.
900 It was
narrated that Ibn ‘Abbas said: “The Messenger of Allah (saw) used to teach us
the Tashah-hud as he used to teach us a Surah of the Qur’an. He used to say:
‘At-Tahiyyatul-Mubarakatus salawatut-tayyibatu lillah; As-salamu ‘alayka
ayyuhan-Nabiyyu wa rahmatullahi wa barakatuhu; as-salamu ‘alayna wa ‘ala
‘ibadillahis-salihin. Ashhadu an la ilaha illallah wa ashhadu anna Muhammadan
‘abduhu wa Rasuluhu (All blessed compliments and good prayers are due to Allah;
peace be upon you, O Prophet, and the mercy of Allah and His blessings; peace
be upon us and upon the righteous slaves of Allah. I bear witness that none has
the right to be worshipped but Allah and I bear witness that Muhammad is His
slave and Messenger).’” (Sahih)
901 It was
narrated from Abu Musa Al-Ash’ari: “The Messenger of Allah (saw) addressed us
and explained the Sunnah for us, and he taught us our prayer. He said: ‘When
you perform prayer, and you are sitting, let the first thing you say be:
At-Tahiyyatut-tayyibatus-salawatu lillah; as-salamu ‘alayka ayyuhan-Nabiyyu wa
rahmatullahi wa barakatuhu; as-salamu ‘alayna wa ‘ala ‘ibadillahis-salihin.
Ashhadu an la ilaha illallah wa ashhadu anna Muhammadan ‘abduhu wa Rasuluhu
(All compliments, good words and prayers are due to Allah; peace be upon you, O
Prophet, and the mercy of Allah and His blessings; peace be upon us and upon
the righteous slaves of Allah. I bear witness that none has the right to be
worshipped but Allah and I bear witness that Muhammad is His slave and
Messenger). Seven phrases which are the greeting of the prayer.’”
902 It was
narrated that Jabir bin ‘Abdullah said: “The Messenger of Allah (saw) used to
teach us the Tashah-hud as he used to teach us a Surah from the Qur’an:
‘Bismillahi wa Billahi; at-tahiyyatu lillahi was-salawatu wat-tayyibatu lillahi
lillahi; as-salamu ‘alayka ayyuhan-Nabiyyu wa rahmatullahi wa barakatuhu;
as-salamu ‘alayna wa ‘ala ‘ibadillahis-salihin. Ashhadu an la ilaha illallah wa
ashhadu anna Muhammadan ‘abduhu wa rasuluhu. As’alu Allahal-jannah, wa a’udhu
billahi minannar (In the name of Allah and by the grace of Allah. All
compliments are due to Allah and all prayers and good words are gue to Allah.
Peace be upon you, O Prophet, and the mercy of Allah and His blessings; peace
be upon us and upon the righteous slaves of Allah. I bear witness that none has
the right to be worshipped but Allah and I bear witness that Muhammad is His
slave and Messenger. I ask Allah for Paradise and I seek refuge with Allah from
the Fire).’” (Da’if)
903 It was
narrated that Abu Sa’eed Al-Khudri said: “We said: ‘O Messenger of Allah! We
know what it means to send greetings upon you, but what does it mean to send
peace and blessings upon you?’ He said: ‘Say: “Allahumma salli ‘ala Muhammadin
‘abdika wa Rasulika kama salayta ‘ala Ibrahima, wa barik ‘ala Muhammad (wa ‘ala
ali Muhammadin) kama barakta ‘ala Ibrahima [O Allah, send Your grace, honor and
mercy upon Muhammad, Your slave and Messenger, as You sent Your (grace, honour
and mercy) upon Ibrahim, and send Your blessings upon Muhammad (and the family
of Muhammad) as You sent Your blessings upon Ibrahim].”
904 It was
narrated that Hakam said: “I heard Ibn Abi Laila say: ‘Ka’b bin ‘Ujrah met me
and said: “Shall I not give you a gift? The Messenger of Allah (saw) came out
to us and we said: ‘We know what it means to send greetings on you, but what
does it mean to send peace and blessings upon you?’ He said: ‘Say: Allahumma
salli ‘ala Muhammadin wa ‘ala ali Muhammadin, kama sallayta ‘ala Ibrahima,
innaka Hamidun Majid; Allahumma barik ‘ala Muhammadin wa ‘ala ali Ibrahima,
innaka Hamidun Majid (O Allah, send your grace, honour and mercy upon Muhammad and
upon the family of Muhammad, as You sent Your grace, honour and mercy upon
Ibrahim, You are indeed Praiseworthy, Most Glorious. O Allah, send Your
blessings upon Muhammad and the family of Muhammad, as You sent Your blessings
upon Ibrahim, You are indeed Praiseworthy, Most Glorious).’” (Sahih)
905 It was
narrated from Abu Humaid As-Sa’di that they said: “O Messenger of Allah! We
have been commanded to send peace and blessings upon you. How should we send
peace and blessings upon you?” He said: “Say: Allahumma salli ‘ala Muhammadin
wa azwajihi wa dhurriyatihi, kama sallayta ‘ala Ibrahim; wa barik ‘ala
Muhammadin wa azwajihi wa dhurriyatihi kama barakta ‘ala ali Ibrahim
fil-‘alamin, innaka Hamidum Majid (O Allah, send Your grace, honour and mercy
upon Muhammad and his wives and offspring, as You sent Your grace, honour and
mercy upon Ibrahim. O Allah, send Your blessings upon Muhammad and his wives
and offspring, as You sent Your blessings upon the family of Ibrahim among the
nations, You are indeed Praiseworthy, Most Glorious).” (Sahih)
906 Aswad bin
Yazid narrated that ‘Abdullah bin Mas’ud said: “When you send peace and
blessings upon the Messenger of Allah (saw), then do it well, for you do not
know, that may be shown to him.” They said to him: “Teach us.” He said: “Say:
‘Allahumma aj’al salataka wa rahmataka wa barakatika ‘ala sayyidil-mursalin wa
imamil-muttaqin wa khatamin-nabiyyin, Muhammad ‘abdika wa Rasulika
imamil-khayri (wa qa’idil-khair), wa Rasulir-Rahmah. Allahummab’athhu maqaman
mahmudan yaghbituhu bihil-awwaluna wal-akhirun. Allahumma salli ‘ala Muhammadin
wa ‘ala ali Muhammadin kama sallayta ‘ala Ibrahim wa ‘ala ali Ibrahim;
Allahumma barik ‘ala Muhammadin wa ‘ala ali Muhammadin kama barakta ‘ala
Muhammadin kama barakta ‘ala Ibrahim wa ‘ala ali Ibrahim, innaka Hamidum Majid
(O Allah, send Your grace, honour, mercy and blessings upon the leader of the
Messengers, the imam of the pious and the seal of the Prophets, Muhammad, Your
slave and Messenger, the Imam of the good (and the leader) of the good, and the
Messenger of mercy. O Allah, raise him to a station of praise and glory that
will be the envy of the first and the last. O Allah, send Your grace, honour
and mercy upon Muhammad and upon the family of Muhammad, as You sent Your
grace, honour and mercy upon Ibrahim, You are indeed Praiseworthy, Most
Glorious. O Allah, send blessings upon Muhammad and upon the family of Muhammad
as You sent blessings upon Ibrahim and the family of Ibrahim, You are
Praiseworthy, Most Glorious).’” (Da’if)
907 It was
narrated that ‘Asim bin ‘Ubaidullah said: “I heard ‘Abdullah bin ‘Amir bin
Rabi’ah narrating from his father that the Prophet (saw) said: “There is no
Muslim who sends peace and blessings upon me, but the angels will send peace
and blessings upon him as long as he sends peace and blessings upon me. So let
a person do a little of that or a lot.” (Da’if)
908 It was
narrated that Ibn ‘Abbas said: “The Messenger of Allah (saw) said: ‘Whoever
forgets to send peace and blessings upon me, then he has missed the road to
Paradise.’” (Da’if)
909 Muhammad
bin Abi ‘Aishah said: “I heard Abu Hurairah say that the Messenger of Allah
(saw) said: ‘When anyone of you finishes the last Tashah-hud, let him seek
refuge with Allah from four things: From the torment of Hell, from the torment
of the grave, from the trials of life and death, and from the Fitnah
(tribulation) of Masihud-Dajjal.’ (Sahih)
910 It was
narrated that Abu Hurairah said: “The Messenger of Allah (saw) said to a man:
‘What do you say during your Salat?’ He said: ‘The Tashah-hud, then I ask Allah
for Paradise, and I seek refuge with Him from Hell, but I do not understand
what you and Mu’adh murmur (during Salat). He said: ‘Our murmuring revolves
around the same things.’” (Sahih)
911 It was
narrated from Malik bin Numair Al-Khuza’i that his father said: “I saw the
Prophet (saw) putting his right hand on his right thigh during prayer, and
pointing with his finger.” (Hasan)
912 It was
narrated that Wa’il bin Hujr said: “I saw the Prophet (saw) making a circle
with his thumb and middle finger, and raising the one next to it (the index
finger), supplicating with it during the Tashah-hud.” (Sahih)
913 It was
narrated from Ibn ‘Umar that the Prophet (saw) used to sit during prayer,
putting his hands on his knees and raising his right finger which was next to
his thumb, supplicating with it, and with his left hand (spread out) on his
knee. (Sahih)
914 It was
narrated from ‘Abdullah that the Messenger of Allah (saw) used to say the Salam
to his right and his left, until the whiteness of his cheek could be seen
(saying): “As-salamu ‘alaikum wa rahmatullah (Peace be upon you and the mercy
of Allah).” (Sahih)
915 It was
narrated from ‘Amir bin Sa’d, from his father, that the Messenger of Allah
(saw) used to say the Salam to his right and to his left. (Sahih)
916 It was
narrated that ‘Ammar bin Yasir said: “The Messenger of Allah (saw) used to say
the Salam to his right and to his left, until the whiteness of his cheek could
be seen (saying): ‘As-salamu ‘alaikum wa rahmatullah, as-salamu ‘alaikum wa
rahmatullah.’” (Sahih)
917 It was
narrated that Abu Musa said: “Ali led us in prayer on the day of (the battle
of) the Camel, in a way that reminded us of the prayer of the Messenger of
Allah (saw). Either we had forgotten it or we had abandoned it. He said the
Salam to his right and to his left.” (Da’if)
918
‘Abdul-Muhaimin bin ‘Abbas bin Sahl bin Sa’d As-Sa’idi narrated from his
father, from his grandfather, that the Messenger of Allah (saw) said one Taslim
to the front. (Da’if)
919 It was
narrated from Hisham bin ‘Urwah, from his father, from ‘Aishah, that the
Messenger of Allah (saW) used to say one Salam, to the front. (Da’if)
920 It was
narrated that Salamah bin Akwa’ said: “I saw the Messenger of Allah (saw) performing
the prayer, and he said one Salam.” (Da’if)
921 It was
narrated from Samurah bin Jundub that the Prophet (saw) said: “When the Imam
says the Salam, then respond to him.” (Da’if)
922 It was
narrated that Samurah bin Jundab said: “The Messenger of Allah (saw) commanded
us to greet our Imam with Salam, and to greet one another with Salam.” (Da’if)
923 It was
narrated that Thawban said: “The Messenger of Allah (saw) said: ‘No person
should lead others in prayer, then supplicate only for himself and not for
them. If he does that, he has betrayed them.’” (Hasan)
924 It was
narrated that ‘Aishah said: “When the Messenger of Allah (saw) said the Salam,
he would sit only for as long as it took to say: ‘Allahumma Antas-Salam wa
minkas-salam. Tabarakta ya Dhal-jalali wal-ikram. (O Allah, You are As-Salam,
From You is all peace, blessed are You O Possessor of majesty and honour).’”
(Sahih)
925 It was
narrated from Umm Salamah that when the Prophet (saw) performed the Subh, while
he said the Salam, he would say: ‘Allahumma inni as’aluka ‘ilman nafi’an, wa
rizqan tayyiban, wa ‘amalan mutaqabbalan (O Allah, I ask You for beneficial
knowledge, goodly provision and acceptable deeds).’” (Sahih)
926 It was
narrated that ‘Abdullah bin ‘Amr said: “The Messenger of Allah (saw) said:
‘There are two characteristics which no Muslim man acquires but he will enter
Paradise. They are easy but those who do them are few. At the end of every
prayer he should glorify Allah (by saying Subhan Allah) ten times, extol Him
(by saying Allahu Akbar) ten times, and praise Him (by saying Al-Hamdu Lillah)
ten times.’ I saw the Messenger of Allah (saw) counting them on his hand. ‘That
is one hundred and fifty (after all the prayers of the day) on the tongue, and
one thousand and five hundred on the Scale. And when he goes to his bed, let
him glorify Allah and praise Him and extol Him one hundred times. That will be
one hundred on the tongue and one thousand on the Scale. Who among you does two
thousand and five hundred evil actions in one day?’ They said: ‘Who would not
be keen to do that?’ He said: ‘But the Shaitan comes to anyone of you while he
is performing prayer and says: ‘Remember such and such, remember such and
such,” until the person becomes distracted and does not understand (what he is
saying). And he comes to him when he is in his bed, and makes him sleepy such
that he sleeps.’” (Hasan)
927 It was
narrated that Abu Dharr said: “It was said to the Prophet (saw) and perhaps
(one of the narrators) Sufyan said: I said: O Messenger of Allah! Those who
have property and wealth have surpassed us in reward. They say the same as we
do, and they spend but we do not spend.’ He said to me: ‘Shall I not tell you
something which, if you do it, you will catch up with those who have surpassed
you and you will excel over those who come after you? Praise Allah (by saying
Al-Hamdu Lillah) after every prayer, and glorify Him (by saying Subhan-Allah)
and extol Him (by saying Allahu Akbar), thirty-three, thirty-three, and
thirty-four times.’” Sufyan said: “I do not know which of them was to be
recited thirty-four times.” (Sahih)
928 Thawban
narrated that when he finished his prayer, the Messenger of Allah (saw) would
ask for forgiveness three times, then he would say: “Allahumma Antas-Salam wa
minkas-salam tabarakta wa Dhal-jalali wal-ikram” (O Allah, You are As-Salam and
from You is all peace, Blessed are You O Possessor of majesty and honour).”
(Sahih)
929 It was
narrated from Qabisah bin Hulb that his father said: “The Prophet (saw) led us
(in prayer), and he used to depart from both sides. (i.e. from either side).”
(Hasan)
930 It was
narrated that Aswad said: “ ‘Abdullah (bin Mas’ud) said: ‘None of you should
apportion within himself a part (of his prayer) thinking that it is a right of
Allah upon him that he must only turn to his right to leave after finishing the
prayer. I saw the Messenger of Allah (saw) and most of the time he turned to
his left.’” (Sahih)
931 It was
narrated from ‘Amr bin Shu’aib, from his father, that his grandfather said: “I
saw the Prophet (saw) departing to his right and to his left when he finished
the prayer.” (Hasan)
932 It was
narrated that Umm Salamah said: “When the Messenger of Allah (saw) said the
Salam, the women would stand up when he finished his Taslim, and he would stay
where he was for a little while before standing up. (i.e. to depart).” (Sahih)
933 It was
narrated from Anas bin Malik that the Messenger of Allah (saw) said: “If food
is served and the Iqamah for prayer is given, then start with the food.” (Sahih)
934 It was
narrated from Nafi’ that Ibn ‘Umar said: “The Messenger of Allah (saw) said:
‘If food is served and the Iqamah for prayer is given, then start with the
food.”
He said: “Ibn ‘Umar ate dinner one night while he could
hear the Iqamah.” (Sahih)
935 It was
narrated from ‘Aishah that the Messenger of Allah (saw) said: “If food is ready
and the Iqamah is being given, then start with the food.” (Sahih)
936 It was
narrated that Abu Malih said: “I went out on a rainy night (for congregational
prayer), and when I came back I asked for the door to be opened. My father
said: ‘Who is this?’ I said: ‘Abu Malih.’ He said: ‘We were with the Messenger
of Allah (saw) at Hudaybiyah and it rained a little, such that the soles of our
sandals did not get wet. The announcer of the Messenger of Allah (saw) called
out: ‘Perform your prayer at your camps.’” (Sahih)
937 It was
narrated that Ibn ‘Umar said: “On rainy nights or on cold windy nights, the
Messenger of Allah (saw) would summon his announcer to call out: ‘Perform your
prayer at your camps.’” (Sahih)
938 It was
narrated from Ibn ‘Abbas that the Prophet (saw) said, on a Friday that was
rainy: “Perform your prayer at your camps.” (Hasan)
939 It was
narrated from ‘Abdullah bin Harith bin Nawfal that Ibn ‘Abbas commanded the
Mu’adh-dhin to call the Adhan one Friday, which was a rainy day. He said:
“Allahu Akbar, Allahu Akbar, Ashhadu an la ilaha illallah, Ashhadu anna
Muhammadan Rasulullah (Allah is the Most Great, Allah is Most Great, I bear
witness that none has the right to be worshipped but Allah, I bear witness that
Muhammad is the Messenger of Allah).” Then he (Ibn ‘Abbas) said: “Proclaim to
the people that they should pray in their houses.” The people said to him:
“What is this that you have done?” He said: “One who is better than me did
that. Are you telling me that I should bring the people out of their houses and
make them come to me wading through the mud up to their knees?” (Sahih)
940 It was
narrated from Musa bin Talhah that his father said: “We used to perform prayer
while the beasts were passing in front of us. That was mentioned to the
Messenger of Allah (saw) and he said: ‘If something like the hand of a saddle*
is placed in front of anyone of you, it will not matter whoever passes in front
of him.” (Sahih)
*It is the piece of wood on the camel saddle which is
held on to. (Explanation by Sindi.)
941 It was
narrated that Ibn ‘Umar said: “A small spear (Harbah) would be brought out to
the Prophet (saw) when he was travelling; he would plant it (in the ground) to
perform prayer while facing it.” (Sahih)
942 It was
narrated that ‘Aishah said: “The Messenger of Allah had a reed mat that he
would spread out during the day, and make into a compartment at night, towards
which he would perform prayer.” (Sahih)
943 It was
narrated from Abu Hurairah that the Prophet (saw) said: “When anyone of you
performs prayer, let him put something in front of him. If he cannot find
anything then let him put a stick. If he cannot find one, then let him draw a
line. Then it will not matter if anything passes in front of him.” (Da’if)
944 Busr bin
Sa’eed said: “They sent me to Zaid bin Khalid to ask him about passing in front
of one who is performing prayer. He told me that the Prophet (saw) said:
‘Waiting for forty is better than passing in front of one who is performing
prayer.’” (Sahih)
(One of the narrators) Sufyan said: “I do not know if he
meant forty years, months, days or hours.”
945 It was
narrated from Busr bin Sa’eed that Zaid bin Khalid sent word to Abu Juhaim Al-Ansari
asking him: “What did you hear from the Prophet (saw) about a man when he is
performing prayer?” He said: “I heard the Prophet (saw) saying: ‘If anyone of
you knew (how great is the sin involved) when he passed in front of his brother
who is performing prayer, then waiting for forty’,” (one of the narrators)
said: “I do not know if he meant forty years, forty months, or forty days,
‘would be better for him than that.” (Sahih)
946 It was
narrated that Abu Hurairah said: “The Prophet (saw) said: ‘If anyone of you
knew (how great is the sin involved) in passing in front of his brother while
he is performing prayer, waiting for one hundred years would be better for him
than one step that he takes.’” (Da’if)
947 It was
narrated that Ibn ‘Abbas said: “The Prophet (saw) was performing prayer at
‘Arafat, and Fadl and I came riding a female donkey. We passed in front of part
of the row, then we dismounted and left the donkey, and we came and joined the
row.” (Sahih)
948 It was
narrated that Umm Salamah said: “The Prophet (saw) was performing prayer in the
house of Umm Salamah, and ‘Abdullah or ‘Umar bin Abu Salamah passed in front of
him; he gestured his hand, and he went back. Then Zainab bint Umm Salamah
passed in front of him, and he gestured his hand, but she kept going. When the
Messenger of Allah (saw) finished his prayer, he said: ‘These (women) are more
stubborn.’” (Da’if)
949 It was
narrated from Ibn ‘Abbas that the Prophet (saw) said: “The prayer is severed by
a black dog and a woman who has reached the age of menstruation.” (Sahih)
950 It was
narrated from Abu Hurairah that the Prophet (saw) said: “The prayer is severed
by a woman, a dog and a donkey.” (Sahih)
951 It was
narrated from ‘Abdullah bin Mughaffal that the Prophet (saw) said: “The prayer
is severed by a woman, a dog and a donkey.” (Sahih)
952 It was
narrated from ‘Abdullah bin Samit from Abu Dharr, that the Prophet (saw) said:
“The prayer is severed by a woman, a donkey, and a black dog, if there is not
something like the handle of a saddle in front of a man.” I (‘Abdullah) said:
“What is wrong with a black dog and not a red one?” He (Abu Dharr) said: ‘I
asked the Messenger of Allah (saw) the same question, and he said: “The black
dog is a Shaitan (satan).” (Sahih)
953 It was
narrated that Hasan Al-‘Urani said: ‘Mention was made in the presence of Ibn
‘Abbas about what severs the prayer. They mentioned a dog, a donkey and a
woman. He said: ‘What do you say about kids (young goats)? The Messenger of
Allah (saw) was performing prayer one day, when a kid came and wanted to pass
in front of him. The Messenger of Allah (saw) preceded it toward the Qiblah.
(to tighten the space and prevent it from passing in front of him).’” (Da’if)
954 It was
narrated from ‘Abdur-Rahman bin Abu Sa’eed that his father said: “The Messenger
of Allah (saw) said: ‘When anyone of you performs prayer, let him pray facing
towards a Sutrah, and let him get close to it, and not let anyone pass in front
of him. If someone comes and wants to pass in front of him, let him fight him,
for he is a Shaitan (satan).’” (Sahih)
955 It was
narrated from ‘Abdullah bin ‘Umar that the Messenger of Allah (saw) said: “When
anyone of you is performing prayer, he should not let anyone pass in front of
him. If he insists then let him fight him, for he has a Qarin (devil-companion)
with him.” (Sahih)
(One of the narrators) Al-Munkadiri said: “He has
al-‘Uzza with him.”*
*That is Hasan bin Dawud (and they say: ‘Abdullah)
Al-Munkadiri one of the two that Ibn Majah narrated it from. The Hadith is also
recorded by Muslim and Ahmad without this statement, so it is clear that it is
from Munkadiri alone.
956 It was
narrated from ‘Aishah: “The Prophet (saw) used to pray at night, and I was
laying between him and the prayer direction, as a (body for a) funeral
horizontally.’” (Sahih)
957 It was
narrated from Zainab bint Umm Salamah that her mother said that her bed was in
front of the place where the Messenger of Allah (saw) prostrated. (Sahih)
958 Maimunah,
the wife of the Prophet (saw), said: “The Prophet (saw) used to perform prayer
when I was opposite to him, and his garment would sometimes touch me when he
prostrated.” (Sahih)
959 It was
narrated that Ibn ‘Abbas said: “The Messenger of Allah (saw) forbade performing
prayer behind one who is engaged in conversation or one who is sleeping.”
(Hasan)
960 It was
narrated that Abu Hurairah said: “The Prophet (saw) used to teach us not to bow
or prostrate before the Imam; when he says the Takbir then say the Takbir, and
when he prostrates, you should prostrate.” (Sahih)
961 It was
narrated that Abu Hurairah said: “The Messenger of Allah (saw) said: ‘Does not
the one who raises his head before the Imam fear that Allah may turn his head
into the head of a donkey?’” (Sahih)
962 It was
narrated that Abu Musa said: “The Messenger of Allah (saw) said: ‘I have gained
weight, so when I bow, then bow, and when I stand up, then stand up, and when I
prostrate, then prostrate. I should never find anyone preceding me in bowing or
prostration.’” (Sahih)
963 It was
narrated that Mu’awiyah bin Abu Sufyan said: “The Messenger of Allah (saw)
said: ‘Do not bow or prostrate before me. No matter how far ahead of you I bow,
you will catch up with me when I stand up, and no matter how far ahead of you I
prostrate, you will catch up with me when I raise my head. I have become
bulky.’” (Sahih)
964 It was
narrated from Abu Hurairah that the Messenger of Allah (saw) said: “It is
impolite for a man to wipe his forehead a great deal before he finishes
prayer.” (Da’if)
965 It was
narrated from ‘Ali that the Messenger of Allah (saw) said: “Do not crack your
fingers during the prayer.” (Da’if)
966 It was
narrated that Abu Hurairah said: “The Messenger of Allah (saw) forbade a man to
cover his mouth during the prayer.” (Da’if)
967 It was
narrated from Ka’b bin ‘Ujrah that the Messenger of Allah (saw) saw a man who
had interlocked his fingers during the prayer, so the Messenger of Allah (saw)
separated his fingers. (Hasan)
968 It was
narrated from Abu Hurairah that the Messenger of Allah (saw) said: “When anyone
of you yawns, let him put his hand over his mouth and not make a sound, because
Satan laughs at him.” (Da’if)
969 It was
narrated from ‘Adi bin Thabit, from his father, from his grandfather, that the
Prophet (saw) said: “Spitting, blowing one’s nose, menstruating and drowsiness
during the prayer are from Satan.” (Da’if)
970 It was
narrated that ‘Abdullah bin ‘Amr said: “The Messenger of Allah 9saw) said:
‘There are three whose prayer are not accepted: A man who leads people while
they do not like him; a man who does not come to prayer until its end – meaning
after its time has expired – and one who enslaves a freed person.’” (Da’if)
971 It was
narrated from Ibn ‘Abbas that the Messenger of Allah (saw) said: “There are three
whose prayer do not rise more than a hand span above their heads: A man who
leads people (in prayer) when they do not like him; a woman who has spent the
night with her husband angry with her; and two brothers who have severed
contact with one another.” (Hasan)
972 It was
narrated that Abu Musa Al-Ash’ari said: “The Messenger of Allah (saw) said:
‘Two or more people are a congregation.’” (Da’if)
973 It was
narrated that Ibn ‘Abbas said: “I stayed overnight with my maternal aunt
Maimunah, and the Prophet (saw) got up during the night to perform prayer. So I
got up and stood on his left. He took me by the hand and made me stand on his
right.” (Sahih)
974 Shurahbil
said: “I heard Jabir bin ‘Abdullah say: ‘The Messenger of Allah (saw) was
performing Maghrib, and I came and stood on his left, but he made me stand on
his right.’” (Da’if)
975 It was
narrated that Anas said: “The Messenger of Allah (saw) led a woman of his
household and myself in prayer. I stood to his right and the woman stood behind
us.” (Sahih)
976 It was
narrated that Abu Mas’ud Al-Ansari said: “The Messenger of Allah (saw) used to
gently pat our shoulders (to make sure the row was straight) at the time of
prayer, saying: ‘Keep (the rows) straight, do not differ from one another lest
your hearts should suffer from discord. Let those who are forbearing and wise
stand closest to me, then those who are next to them, then those who are next
to them.’” (Sahih)
977 It was
narrated that Anas said: “The Messenger of Allah (saw) liked the Muhajirun and
Ansar to stand closest to him, so that they could learn from him.” (Sahih)
978 It was
narrated from Abu Sa’eed that the Messenger of Allah (saw) saw that some of his
Companions tended to stand in the rear, so he said: “Come forward and follow
me, and let those who are behind you follow your lead. If people continue to
lag behind, Allah will put them back.” (Sahih)
979 It was
narrated that Malik bin Huwairith said: “I came to the Prophet (saw) with a
friend of mine, and when we wanted to leave, he said to us: ‘When the time for
prayer comes, say the Adhan and Iqamah, then let the older of you lead the
prayer.’” (Sahih)
980 Abu Mas’ud
said: “The Messenger of Allah (saw) said: ‘The people should be lead by the one
who is most well-Versed in recitation of the Book of Allah. If they are equal
in recitation, then they should be led by the one who emigrated first. If they
are equal in emigration, then they should be led by the eldest. A man should
not be led among his family or in his place of authority; no one should be sat
in his place of honour in his house without permission, or without his
permission.’” (Sahih)
981 Abu Hazim
said: “Sahl bin Sa’d As-Sa’idi used to give preference to the young to lead his
people in prayer. It was said to him: “Do you do that, when you have such
seniority (in Islam)?” He said: “I heard the Messenger of Allah (saw) say: ‘The
Imam is responsible. If he does well, then he will have the reward and so will
they, but if he does badly, then that will be counted against him but not
against them.’” (Da’if)
982 It was
narrated that Salamah bint Hurr, the sister of Kharashah, said: “I heard the
Prophet (saw) say: ‘A time will come when the people will stand for a long time
and will not be able to find any Imam to lead them in prayer.” (Da’if)
983 It was
narrated from Abu ‘Ali Al-Hamdani that he went out in a ship in which ‘Uqbah
bin ‘Amir Al-Juhani was present. The time for prayer came, and we told him to
lead us in prayer and said to him: “You are the most deserving of that, you were
the Companion of the Messenger of Allah (saw).” But he refused and said: “I
heard the Messenger of Allah (saw) say: ‘Whoever leads the people and gets it
right, the prayer will be for him and for them, but if he falls short, then
that will be counted against him but not against them.” (Sahih)
984 It was
narrated that Abu Mas’ud said: “A man came to the Prophet (saw) and said: ‘O
Messenger of Allah! I stay behind and do not perform the morning prayer (in
congregation) because of so-and-so, for he makes it too long for us.’ I never
saw the Messenger of Allah (saw) preaching with such anger as he did that day.
He said; ‘O people! There are among you those who repel others. Whoever among
you leads others in prayer, let him keep it short, for among them are those who
are weak and elderly, and those who have pressing needs.’” (Sahih)
985 It was
narrated that Anas bin Malik said: “The Messenger of Allah (saw) used to make
his prayer brief but perfect.” (Sahih)
986 It was
narrated that Jabir said: “Mu’adh bin Jabal Al-Ansari led his companions in the
‘Isha’ prayer and he made it long. A man among us went away and prayed by
himself. Mu’adh was told about that and he said: ‘He is a hypocrite.’ When the
man heard about that, he went to the Messenger of Allah (saw) and told him what
Mu’adh had said to him. The Prophet (saw) said: ‘Do you want to be a cause of
Fitnah (trial, tribulation), O Mu’adh? When you lead the people in prayer,
recite “By the sun and its brightness,”[Ash-Shams 91] and “Glorify the Name of
your Lord the Most High,” [Al-A’la 87] and “By the night as it envelopes,”
[Al-Lail 92] and “Recite in the Name of your Lord.’”[Al-‘Alaq] (Sahih)
987 It was
narrated that Mutarrif bin ‘Abdullah bin Shikhkhir said: “I heard ‘Uthman bin
Abul-‘As say: “The last thing that the Prophet (saw) enjoined on me when he
appointed me governor of Ta’if was that he said: “O ‘Uthman! Be tolerable in
prayer and estimate the people based upon the weakest among them, for among
them are the elderly, the young, the sick, those who live far from the mosque,
and those who have pressing needs.” (Sahih)
988 ‘Uthman
bin Abul-‘As narrated that the last thing the Messenger of Allah (saw) enjoined
on him was that he said: “When you lead people, keep it short for them.”
(Sahih)
989 It was narrated
that Anas bin Malik said: “The Messenger of Allah (saw) said: ‘I start prayer
and I want to make it long, but then I hear an infant crying, so I make my
prayer short, because I know the distress caused to the mother by his crying.’”
(Sahih)
990 It was
narrated that ‘Uthman bin Abul-‘As said: “The Messenger of Allah (saw) said: ‘I
hear an infant crying so I make the prayer short.’” (Sahih)
991 It was
narrated from ‘Abdullah bin Abu Qatadah that his father said: “The Messenger of
Allah (saw) said: ‘I get up to perform prayer and I intend to make it long, but
then I hear an infant crying, so I make it short, because I do not like to
cause distress to his mother.’” (Sahih)
992 It was
narrated that Jabir bin Samurah As-Suwa’i said: “The Messenger of Allah (saw)
said: ‘Will you not form your rows as the angels form their rows before their
Lord?’ We said: ‘How do the angels form their rows before their Lord?’ He said:
‘They complete the first row and they stand close of one another in the line
(leaving no gaps between one another).’”
993 It was
narrated that Anas bin Malik said: “The Messenger of Allah (saw) said: ‘Make
your rows straight, for straightening the rows is part of completing the
prayer.’” (Sahih)
994 Simak bin
Harb narrated that he heard Nu’man bin Bashir say: “The Messenger of Allah
(saw) used to straighten the rows until he made them like a spear or an
arrow-shaft. Once he saw a man’s chest (sticking out) so the Messenger of Allah
(saw) said: ‘Make your rows straight or Allah will create division among you.’”
(Sahih)
995 It was
narrated that ‘Aishah said: “The Messenger of Allah (saw) said: ‘Allah and His
angels send blessings upon those who complete the rows, and whoever fills a
gap, Allah will raise him one degree in status thereby.’” (Hasan)
996 It was
narrated from ‘Irbad bin Sariyah that the Messenger of Allah (saw) used to ask
for forgiveness for the first row three times and for the second row twice.
(Sahih)
997 Bara’ bin
‘Azib said: “I heard the Messenger of Allah (saw) say: ‘Allah and the angels
send blessings upon the first row.’” (Hasan)
998 It was
narrated that Abu Hurairah said: “The Messenger of Allah (saw) said: ‘If they
knew what (goodness) there is in the first row, they would cast lots for it.’”
(Sahih)
999 It was
narrated from Ibrahim bin ‘Abdur-Rahman bin ‘Awf that his father said: “The
Messenger of Allah (saw) said: ‘Allah and the angels send blessings upon the
first row.’” (Sahih)
1000 It was
narrated that Abu Hurairah said: “The Messenger of Allah (saw) said: ‘The best
rows for women are the back rows, and the worst are the front rows, and the
best rows for men are the front rows, and the worst are the back rows.’”
(Sahih)
1001 It was
narrated that Jabir bin ‘Abdullah said: “The Messenger of Allah (saw) said:
‘The best rows for men are the front rows and the worst rows are the back rows,
and the best rows for women are the back rows and the worst are the front
rows.’” (Hasan)
1002 It was
narrated from Mu’awiyah bin Qurrah that his father said: “We were forbidden to form
a row between two pillars at the time of the Messenger of Allah (saw), and we
would be repelled from them forcefully.” (Hasan)
1003
‘Abdur-Rahman bin ‘Ali bin Shaiban narrated that his father, ‘Ali bin Shaiban,
who was part of the delegation, said: “We set out until we came to the Prophet
(saw). We gave him our oath of allegiance and performed prayer behind him. Then
we offered another prayer behind him. He finished the prayer and saw a man on
his own, praying behind the row.” He said: “The Prophet of Allah (saw) stood
beside him and when he finished he said: ‘Repeat your prayer; there is no
prayer for the one who is behind the row.’” (Sahih)
1004 It was
narrated that Hilal bin Yasaf said: “Ziyad bin Abu-Ja’d took me by the hand and
made me stand near an old man at Raqqah, whose name was Wabisah bin Ma’bad. He
said: ‘A man performed prayer behind the row on his own, and the Prophet (saw)
commanded him to repeat the prayer.’” (Sahih)
1005 It was
narrated that ‘Aishah said: “The Messenger of Allah (saw) said: ‘Allah and His
angels send blessings upon the right side of the rows.’” (Hasan)
1006 It was
narrated that Bara’ said: “When we performed prayer behind the Messenger of
Allah (saw) (One of the narrators) Mis’ar said: ‘One of the things we liked, or
one of the things I liked’ ‘was to stand to his right.’” (Sahih)
1007 It was
narrated that Ibn ‘Umar said: “It was said to the Prophet (saw): ‘The left side
of the mosque has been abandoned. The Prophet (saw) said: “Whoever frequents
the left side of the mosque, two Kifl* of reward will be recorded for him.”
(Da’if)
*”Share or portion” (An-Nihayah)
1008 It was
narrated that Jabir said: “When the Messenger of Allah (saw) finished Tawaf
around the House (the Ka’bah), he came to Maqam of Ibrahim (the Station of
Ibrahim). ‘Umar said: ‘O Messenger of Allah, this is the Station of our father
Ibrahim about which Allah said: “And take you (people) the Maqan of Ibrahim as
a place of prayer.’” [2:125] (Sahih)
(One of the narrators) Al-Walid said: “I said to Malik: ‘Is
this how he recited it: “And take you (people)”?’ He said: ‘Yes.’”
1009 It was
narrated that Anas bin Malik told that ‘Umar said: “I said: ‘O Messenger of
Allah (saw), why do you not take the Maqam of Ibrahim as a place of prayer?’
Then the following was revealed: ‘And take you (people) the Maqam of Ibrahim as
a place of prayer.’” [2:125] (Sahih)
1010 It was
narrated that Bara’ said: “We prayed with the Messenger of Allah (saw) facing
towards Baitul-Maqdis (Jerusalem) for eighteen months, then the Qiblah was
changed to the Ka’bah two months after the Prophet (saw) entered Al-Madinah.
When the Messenger of Allah (saw) prayed towards Baitul-Maqdis, he would often
lift his face towards the heavens, and Allah knew what was in the heart of His
Prophet and how he longed to face the Ka’bah (during prayer). Jibril appeared
(in the sky), and the Messenger of Allah (saw) started watching him as he was
descending between the heavens and the earth, waiting to see what he would
bring. Then Allah revealed the words: ‘Verily, We have seen the turning of your
face towards the heaven. Surely, We shall turn you to a Qiblah that shall
please you, so turn your face in the direction of Al-Masjid Al-Haram (at
Makkah). And wherever you people are, turn your faces (during prayer) in that
direction.’ [2:144] Then someone came to us and said: ‘The Qiblah has been
changed to the Ka’bah.’ We had performed two Rak’ah facing towards Jerusalem.
And we were bowing. So we turned around, and we continued our prayer. The
Messenger of Allah (saw) said: ‘O Jibril! What about our prayer facing towards
Baitul-Maqdis?’ Then Allah revealed the words: “And Allah would never make your
faith to be lost.” [2:143] (Da’if)
1011 It was
narrated that Abu Hurairah said: “The Messenger of Allah (saw) said: ‘What is
between the east and the west is the Qiblah (prayer direction).’”*
*This refers to the Qiblah for the inhabitants of
Al-Madinah.
1012 It was
narrated from Abu Hurairah that the Messenger of Allah (saw) said: “When anyone
of you enters the mosque, let him not sit down until he performs two Rak’ah.”
(Sahih)
1013 It was
narrated from Abu Qatadah that the Prophet (saw) said: “When one of you enters
the mosque, let him perform two Rak’ah before he sits down.” (Sahih)
1014 It was
narrated from Ma’dan bin Abu Talhah Al-Ya’muri that ‘Umar bin Khattab stood up
one Friday to deliver a sermon, or, he delivered a sermon one Friday. He
praised Allah, then he said: “O people, you eat two plants that I find are
nothing but obnoxious; this garlic and this onion. At the time of the Messenger
of Allah (saw), if a foul odour was detected from a man, I would see him seized
by the arm and taken out to Al-Baqi’. Whoever must eat them, let him cook them
to death.” (Sahih)
1015 It was
narrated that Abu Hurairah said: “The Messenger of Allah (saw) said: ‘Whoever
eats from this plant; garlic, let him not annoy us with it in this mosque of
ours.’” (Sahih)
Ibrahim said: My father used to add to it, on the
authority of the Prophet (saw): Leek (Allium) and onion; i.e. he would add to
the Hadith of Abu Hurairah concerning garlic.
1016 It was
narrated that Ibn ‘Umar said: “The Messenger of Allah (saw) said: ‘Whoever eats
anything from this plant, let him not come to the mosque.’” (Sahih)
1017 It was
narrated that ‘Abdullah bin ‘Umar said: “The Messenger of Allah (saw) came to
the mosque at Quba’ and performed prayer there. Some men of the Ansar came and
greeted him. I asked Suhaib, who was with him: ‘How did the Messenger of Allah
(saw) respond to them?’ He said: ‘He gestured with his hand.’” (Sahih)
1018 It was
narrated that Jabir said: “The Prophet (saw) sent me on an errand, then I
caught up with him while he was performing prayer, and I greeted him. He
gestured to me, then when he finished, he called me and said: ‘You greeted me
before, but I was performing prayer.’” (Sahih)
1019 It was
narrated that ‘Abdullah said: “We would greet others during the prayer, and it
was said to us: ‘During the prayer one is preoccupied.’” (Sahih)
1020 It was
narrated from ‘Abdullah bin ‘Amir bin Rabi’ah that his father said: “We were
with the Messenger of Allah (saw) on a journey, and the sky was overcast so it
was difficult for us to determine the Qiblah. So we performed prayer, and we
marked the location.* Later, when the sun reappeared, we realized that we had
prayed facing a direction other than the Qiblah. We mentioned that to the
Prophet (saw), then the Words were revealed: ‘So wherever you turn there is the
Face of Allah.’” [2:115] (Da’if)
*’We made an indication of the direction toward which we
performed the prayer so that we would know if we were correct or if we were
mistaken.’ Explanation by Sindi.
1021 It was
narrated that Tariq bin ‘Abdullah Al-Muharibi said: “The Prophet (saw) said:
‘When you perform prayer, do not spit in front of you or to your right, but
spit to your left or beneath your feet.’” (Sahih)
1022 It was
narrated from Abu Hurairah that the Messenger of Allah (saw) saw some sputum in
the direction of the Qiblah of the mosque. He turned to the people and said:
“What is wrong with one of you that he stands facing Him (meaning his Lord) and
spits in front of Him? Would anyone like to be faced by someone who spits in
his face? If anyone of you needs to spit, then let him spit to his left, or let
him do like this in his garment.” (Sahih)
Then Isma’il showed me how he spat in his garment then
rubbed it.
1023 It was
narrated from Hudhaifah that he saw Shabath bin Rib’i spitting in front of him.
He said: “O Shabath! Do not spit in front of you, for the Messenger of Allah
(saw) used to forbid that, and he said: ‘When a man stands up to perform
prayer, Allah turns His Face towards him until he turns away or he commits an
evil Hadath.’”* (Hasan)
*In Injah Al-Hajah, ‘Abdul-Ghani Dehlawi said: “Meaning
he does a matter that negates the Khushu’ (submissiveness) and attentiveness of
his prayer. Or, the meaning of Hadath is invalidating the ablution. The only
reason that he described it as ‘evil’ is because in most cases, its occurrence
during prayer is from Shaitan.”
1024 It was
narrated from Anas bin Malik that the Messenger of Allah (saw) spat on his
garment while he was performing prayer, then he rubbed it. (Sahih)
1025 It was
narrated that Abu Hurairah said: The Messenger of Allah (saw) said: “Whoever
smoothes the pebbles, then he has engaged in Laghw.”* (Sahih)
*Meaning he has done what is not suitable.’ (Explanation
by Sindi).
1026 It was
narrated that Mu’aiqib said: “The Messenger of Allah (saw) said, concerning
smoothing the pebbles during prayer: ‘If you must do that, then do it only
once.’” (Sahih)
1027 It was
narrated that Abu Dharr said: “The Messenger of Allah (saw) said: ‘When anyone
of you gets up to perform prayer, then indeed mercy is facing him, so he should
not smooth the pebbles.’” (Hasan)
1028 Maimunah
the wife of the Prophet (saw) said: “The Messenger of Allah (saw) used to
perform prayer on a Khumrah.” (Sahih)
1029 It was
narrated that Abu Sa’eed said: “The Messenger of Allah (saw) performed prayer
on a reed mat.” (Sahih)
1030 It was
narrated that ‘Amr bin Dinar said: “When Ibn ‘Abbas was in Basrah, he performed
prayer on his rug, then he told his companions that the Messenger of Allah
(saw) used to perform prayer on his rug.” (Da’if)
1031 It was
narrated that ‘Abdullah bin ‘Abdur-Rahman said: “The Prophet (saw) came to us
and led us in prayer in the mosque of Banu ‘Abdul-Ashhal, and I saw him putting
his hands on his garment when he prostrated.” (Da’if)
1032 It was
narrated from ‘Abdullah bin ‘Abdur-Rahman bin Thabit bin Samit, from his
father, from his grandfather, that the Messenger of Allah (saw) performed
prayer among Banu ‘Abdul-Ashhal, wearing a cloak in which he was wrapped and
putting his hands on it to protect them from the cold of the pebbles. (Da’if)
1033 It was
narrated that Anas bin Malik said: “We used to perform prayer with the Prophet
(saw) when it was very hot. When one of us could not place his forehead firmly
on the ground, he would spread his garment and prostrates on it.” (Sahih)
1034 It was
narrated from Abu Hurairah that the Messenger of Allah (saw) said: “The Tasbih
(saying Subhan-Allah) is for men and clapping is for women.” (Sahih)
1035 It was
narrated from Sahl bin Sa’d As-Sa’idi that the Messenger of Allah (saw) said:
“The Tasbih is for men and clapping is for women.” (Sahih)
1036 It was
narrated that Nafi’ used to say: “Ibn ‘Umar said: ‘The Messenger of Allah (saw)
granted a concession for the women to slap, and for the men to say the Tasbih.”
(Da’if)
1037 It was
narrated that Ibn Abu Aws said: “My grandfather, Aws, used to perform prayer,
and sometimes he would make a gesture while praying, and I would give him his
sandals. He said: ‘I saw the Messenger of Allah (saw) performing prayer in his
sandals.’” (Sahih)
1038 It was
narrated from ‘Amr bin Shu’aib, from his father, that his grandfather said: “I
saw the Messenger of Allah (saw) performing prayer both barefoot, and while
wearing sandals.” (Hasan)
1039 It was
narrated that ‘Abdullah said: “We saw the Messenger of Allah (saw) performing
prayer wearing sandals and leather slippers.” (Da’if)
1040 It was
narrated that Ibn ‘Abbas said: The Prophet (saw) said: “I was commanded not to
tuck up my hair or my garment.”* (Sahih)
*Drawing together during prostration to protect it from
the dirt. Explanation by Sindi. Similar was stated in An-Nihayah.
1041 It was
narrated that ‘Abdullah said: “We were ordered to not (tuck up our) hair (nor
garment) and not to repeat ablution for what we stepped on.” (Da’if)
1042 Mukhawwal
said: “I heard Abu Sa’d, a man from the people of Madinah, say: ‘I saw Abu
Rafi’, the freed slave of the Messenger of Allah (saw), when he saw Hasan bin
‘Ali performing prayer, with his hair braided. He undid it, or told him not to
do that, and said: “The Messenger of Allah (saw) forbade a man from performing
prayer with his hair braided.” (Hasan)
1043 It was
narrated that Ibn ‘Umar said: “The Messenger of Allah (saw) said: ‘Do not lift
your gave to the heavens lest your sight be snatched away,” meaning during
prayer. (Sahih)
1044 It was
narrated that Anas bin Malik said: “The Messenger of Allah (saw) led his
Companions in prayer one day. When he had finished prayer he turned to face the
people and said: ‘What is wrong with some people that they lift their gaze to
the heavens?’ He spoke severely concerning that: ‘They should certainly abstain
from that or Allah will snatch away their sight.’” (Sahih)
1045 It was
narrated from Jabir bin Samurah that the Prophet (saw) said: “Let those who
lift their gaze to the heavens desist, or their sight will not come back.”
(Sahih)
1046 It was
narrated that Ibn ‘Abbas said: “A woman used to perform prayer behind the
Prophet (saw), and she was one of the most beautiful of people. Some of the
people used to go into the first row so that they would not see her, and some
of them used to lag behind so that they would be in the last row, and when they
bowed, they would do like this so that they could see her from beneath their
armpits. Then Allah revealed: “And indeed, We know the first generations of you
who had passed away, and indeed, We know the present generations of you
(mankind), and also those who will some afterwards.” [15:24] concerning her
matter. (Da’if)
1047 It was
narrated that Abu Hurairah said: “A man came to the Prophet (saw) and said: ‘O
Messenger of Allah! One of us performs prayer in a single garment.’ The Prophet
(saw) said: ‘Does everyone have two garments?’” (Sahih)
1048 Abu
Sa’eed Al-Khudri narrated that he entered upon the Messenger of Allah (saw)
when he was performing prayer in a single garment, wrapping himself in it.
(Sahih)
1049 It was
narrated that ‘Umar bin Abu Salamah said: “I saw the Messenger of Allah (saw)
performing prayer in a single garment, wrapping himself in it and throwing the
ends over his shoulders.” (Sahih)
1050 It was
narrated from ‘Abdur-Rahman bin Kaisan that his father said: “I saw the
Messenger of Allah (saw) performing prayer at Bi’r ‘Ulya, in a garment.”
(Da’if)
1051 Ibn
Kaisan narrated that his father said: “I saw the Prophet (saw) performing the
Zuhr and the ‘Asr in a single garment, wrapping it around his chest.” (Da’if)
1052 It was
narrated that Abu Hurairah said: “The Messenger of Allah (saw) said: ‘When a
son of Adam recites a Sajdah* and prostrates, Satan withdraws weeping, saying:
‘Woe is me! The son of Adam was commanded to prostrate and he prostrated, and
Paradise will be his; I was commanded to prostrate and I refused, so I am
doomed to Hell.’” (Sahih)
*An Ayah indicating prostration.
1053 It was
narrated that Ibn ‘Abbas said: “I was with the Prophet (saw), and a man came to
him and said: ‘Last night while I was sleeping, I saw that I was praying
towards the base of a tree. I recited (an Ayah of) prostration and prostrated,
and the tree prostrated when I did, and I heard it saying: Allahummah-tut anni
biha wizran, waktub li biha ajran, waj’al-ha li ‘indaka dhukhran (O Allah,
reduce my burden of sin thereby, reward me for it and store it for me with
You).’ Ibn ‘Abbas said: “I saw the Prophet (saw) recite (an Ayah of)
prostration and then prostrate, and I heard him saying in his prostration
something like that which the man had told him the tree said.” (Hasan)
1054 It was
narrated from ‘Ali that whenever the Prophet (saw) prostrated he would say:
“Allahumma laka sajadtu, wa bika amantu, wa laka aslamtu, Anta rabbi, sajada
wajhi lilladhi shaqqa sam’ahu wa basarahu, tabarak Allah ahsanul-khaliqin (O
Allah, to You I have prostrated, and in You I have believed, and to You I have
submitted. You are my Lord; my face has prostrated to the One Who gave it
hearing and sight. Blessed is Allah the best of Creators).”* (Sahih)
*Part of this narration preceded under no. 864.
1055 It was
narrated that Umm Darda’ said: “Abu Darda’ told me that he did eleven
prostrations* with the Prophet (saw), including An-Najm.” (Da’if)
*That is, eleven Ayat of prostration.
1056 It was
narrated that Abu Darda’ said: “I performed eleven prostrations with the
Prophet (saw) of which there were none in the Mufassal. Al-A’raf, Ar-Ra’d,
An-Nahl, Bani Isra’il, Maryam, Al-Hajj, the prostration in Al-Furqan, Surat
An-Naml (mentioning) Sulaiman, As-Sajdah, Sad, and the Ha-Mim Surah.” (Da’if)
1057 It was
narrated from ‘Amr bin ‘As that the Messenger of Allah (saw) taught him fifteen
prostrations in the Qur’an, including three in the Mufassal and two in Al-Hajj.
(Da’if)
1058 It was
narrated that Abu Hurairah said: “We prostrated with the Messenger of Allah
(saw) in “When the heaven is split asunder” [84:1] and “Read! In the Name of
your Lord.” [96:1] (Sahih)
1059 It was
narrated from Abu Hurairah that the Prophet (saw) prostrated in “When the
heaven is split asunder.” [84:1] (Sahih)
Abu Bakr bin Abu Shaibah said: “This Hadith was narrated
from Yahya bin Sa’eed; I did not hear it from anyone but him.”
1060 It was
narrated from Abu Hurairah that a man entered the mosque and performed prayer,
and the Prophet (saw) was in a corner of the mosque. The man came and greeted
him, and he said: “And also upon you. Go back and repeat your prayer, for you
have not prayed.” So he went back and repeated his prayer, then he came and
greeted the Prophet (saw). He said: “And also upon you. Go back and repeat your
prayer, for you have not prayed.” On the third occasion, the man said: “Teach
me, O Messenger of Allah!” He said: “When you stand up to offer the prayer,
perform ablution properly, then stand to face the prayer direction and say
Allahu Akbar. Then recite whatever you can of Qur’an, and then bow until you
can feel at ease bowing. Then stand up until you feel at ease standing, then
prostrate until you feel at ease prostrating. Then raise your head until you
are sitting up straight. Do that throughout your prayer.” (Sahih)
1061 Muhammad
bin ‘Amr bin ‘Ata’ said: ‘While he was among ten of the Companions of the
Messenger of Allah (saw) including Abu Qatadah: “I heard Abu Humaid As-Sa’idi say:
‘I am the most knowledgeable of you concerning the prayer of the Messenger of
Allah (saw).’ They said: ‘Why? By Allah, you did not follow him more than we
did, and you did not accompany him for longer.’ He said: ‘Yes I am.’ They said:
‘Show us.’ He said: ‘When the Messenger of Allah (saw) stood up for prayer, he
would say the Takbir, then he would raise his hands parallel to his shoulders,
and every part of his body would settle in place. Then he would recite, then he
would raise his hands parallel to his shoulders and bow, placing his palms on
his knees and supporting his weight on them. He neither lowered his head, nor
raised it up, it was evenly balanced (between either extreme). Then he would
say: “Sami’ Allahu liman hamidah (Allah hears those who praise Him); and he
would raise his hands parallel with his shoulders, until every bone returned to
its place. Then he would prostrate himself on the ground, keeping his arms away
from his sides. Then he would raise his head and tuck his left foot under him and
sit on it, and he would spread his toes when he prostrated.* Then he would
prostrate, then say the Takbir and sit on his left foot, until every bone
returned to its place. Then he would stand up and do the same in the next
Rak’ah. Then when he stood up after two Rak’ah, he would raise his hands level
with his shoulders as he did at the beginning of the prayer. Then he would
offer the rest of his prayer in like manner until, when he did the prostration
after the Taslim comes, he would push one of his feet back and sit and his
weight on his left side, Mutawarrikan.’** They said: ‘You have spoken the
truth; this is how the Messenger of Allah (saw) used to perform the
prayer.’”*** (Sahih)
*Meaning that he would plant them in such a way that they
were facing the Qiblah,
**Mutawarrikan: i.e., sitting with the left foot brought
forward so that one’s buttocks are in direct contact with the ground.
***Similar preceded under no. 862.
1062 It was
narrated that ‘Amrah said: “I asked ‘Aishah: ‘How did the Messenger of Allah
(saw) perform prayer?’ She said: ‘When the Prophet (saw) performed ablution, he
would put his hand in the vessel and say Bismillah, and he would perform
ablution properly. Then he would stand and face the Qiblah. He would say the
Takbir raising his hands parallel to his shoulders. Then he would bow, putting
his hands on his knees and keeping his arms away from his sides. Then he would
raise his head and straighten his back, and he would stand a little longer than
your standing. Then he would prostrate, pointing his hands towards the Qiblah,
keeping his arms away (from his sides) as much as possible, according to what I
have seen. Then he would raise his head and sit on his left foot with his right
foot held upright, and he disliked leaning towards his left side.’” (Da’if)
1063 It was
narrated that ‘Umar said: “The prayer while traveling is two Rak’ah, and Friday
is two Rak’ah, and ‘Eid is two Rak’ah. They are complete and are not shortened,
as told by Muhammad (saw).” (Sahih)
1064 ‘Umar
said: “The prayer when traveling is two Rak’ah, and Friday is two Rak’ah, and
Al-Fitr and Al-Adha are two Rak’ah, complete, not shortened, as told by
Muhammad (saw).” (Sahih)
1065 It was
narrated that Ya’la bin Umayyah said: “I asked ‘Umar bin Khattab: ‘Allah says:
“And when you travel in the land, there is no sin on you if you shorten the
prayer if you fear that the disbelievers may put you in trial (attack you),
verily, the disbelievers are ever to you open enemies,” [4:101] but now there
is security and people are safe.’ He said: ‘I found it strange just as you do,
so I asked the Messenger of Allah (saw) about that, and he said: “It is charity
that Allah has bestowed upon you, so accept His charity.” (Sahih)
1066 It was
narrated from Umayyah bin ‘Abdullah bin Khalid that he said to ‘Abdullah bin
‘Umar: “We find (mention of) the prayer of the resident and the prayer in a
state of fear in the Qur’an, but we do not find any mention of the prayer of
the traveler. ‘Abdullah said to him: “Allah sent Muhammad (saw) to us, and we
did not know anything, rather we do what we saw Muhammad (saw) doing.” (Hasan)
1067 It was
narrated that Ibn ‘Umar said: “When the Messenger of Allah (saw) went out from
this city (Al-Madinah) he did not perform more than two Rak’ah for prayer until
he returned.” (Sahih)
1068 It was
narrated that Ibn ‘Abbas said: “Allah enjoined the prayer upon the tongue of
your Prophet (saw): Four Rak’ah while a resident and two Rak’ah when
traveling.” (Sahih)
1069 It was
narrated from Mujahid, Sa’eed bin Jubair, ‘Ata’ bin Abi Rabah and Tawus that
Ibn ‘Abbas told them that the Messenger of Allah (saw) used to combine the
Maghrib and ‘Isha’ when traveling, although there was nothing to make him hurry
and no enemy pursuing him, and he was not afraid of anything. (Da’if)
1070 It was
narrated from Mu’adh bin Jabal that the Prophet (saw) combined the Zuhr and
‘Asr, and the Maghrib and ‘Isha’ when traveling during the campaign of Tabuk.
(Sahih)
1071 It was
narrated from ‘Isa bin Hafs bin ‘Asim bin ‘Umar bin Khattab that his father
told him: “We were with Ibn ‘Umar on a journey, and he led us in prayer. Then
we finished with him and he finished turning around, and saw some people
praying. He said: ‘What are these people doing?’ I said: ‘Glorifying Allah.’*
He said: ‘If I wanted to glorify Allah (perform voluntary prayer) I would have
completed my prayer. O son of my brother! I accompanied the Messenger of Allah
(saw) and he never prayed more than two Rak’ah when he was traveling, until
Allah took his soul. Then I accompanied Abu Bakr and he never prayed more than
two Rak’ah (when he was traveling), until Allah took his soul. Then I
accompanied ‘Umar and he never prayed more than two Rak’ah, until Allah took
his soul. Then I accompanied ‘Uthman and he never prayed more than two Rak’ah,
until Allah took his soul. Allah says: ‘Indeed in the Messnger of Allah
(Muhammad (saw)) you have a good example to follow.’” [33:21]
*Meaning, they were offering voluntary prayer.
1072 Usamah
bin Zaid said: “I asked Tawus about performing voluntary prayer while
traveling. Al-Hasan bin Muslim bin Yannaq was sitting with him and he said:
‘Tawus told me that he heard Ibn ‘Abbas say: “The Messenger of Allah (saw)
enjoined prayer while a resident and prayer when one is traveling. We used to
pray when we were residents both before and after (the obligatory prayer), and
we used to pray both before and after (the obligatory prayer) when we were
traveling.’” (Hasan)
1073 It was
narrated that ‘Abdur-Rahman bin Humaid Az-Zuhri said: “I asked Sa’ib bin Yazid:
‘What have you heard about staying in Makkah?’ He said: ‘I heard ‘Ala’ bin
Hadrami say: “The Prophet (saw) said: ‘Three (days) for the Muhajir after
departing (from Mina).’”* (Sahih)
*The meaning of it is: being finished from the rites (of
Hajj)
1074 ‘Ata’
narrated: “Jabir bin ‘Abdullah, who was among the people with me, told me that
the Prophet (saw) arrived in Makkah in the morning of the fourth day of
Dhul-Hijjah.” (Sahih)
1075 It was
narrated that Ibn ‘Abbas said: “The Messenger of Allah (saw) stayed for
nineteen days in which he shortened his prayer to two Rak’ah. So, whenever we
stayed for nineteen days we would shorten our prayer to two Rak’ah, but if we
stayed more than that we would pray four Rak’ah.” (Sahih)
1076 It was
narrated from Ibn ‘Abbas that the Messenger of Allah (saw) stayed in Makkah for
fifteen nights during the year of the Conquest, (during which time) he
shortened his prayer. (Sahih)
1077 Yahya bin
Abu Ishaq narrated that Anas said: “We went out with the Messenger of Allah (saw)
from Al-Madinah to Makkah, during which time we shortened our prayer to two
Rak’ah, until we came back.” I asked: “How long did he stay in Makkah?” He
said: “Ten (days).” (Sahih)
1078 It was
narrated that Jabir bin ‘Abdullah said: “The Messenger of Allah (saw) said:
‘Between a person and Kufr (disbelief) is abandoning the prayer.’” (Sahih)
1079 ‘Abdullah
bin Buraidah narrated that his father said: “The Messenger of Allah (saw) said:
‘The covenant that distinguishes between us and them is prayer; so whoever
leaves it, he has committed Kufr.’” (Sahih)
1080 It was
narrated from Anas bin Malik that the Prophet (saw) said: “There is nothing
standing between a person and Shirk (polytheism) except leaving the prayer, so
if he leaves it he has committed Shirk.” (Da’if)
1081 It was
narrated that Jabir bin ‘Abdullah said: “The Messenger of Allah (saw) delivered
a sermon to us and said: ‘O people! Repent to Allah before you die. Hasten to
do good deeds before you become preoccupied (because of sickness and old age).
Uphold the relationship that exists between you and your Lord by remembering
Him a great deal and by giving a great deal of charity in secret and openly.
(Then) you will be granted provision and Divine support, and your condition
will improve. Know that Allah has enjoined Friday upon you in this place of
mine, on this day, in this month, in this year, until the Day of Resurrection.
Whoever abandons it, whether during my lifetime or after I am gone, whether he
has a just or an unjust ruler, whether he takes it lightly or denies (that it
is obligatory), may Allah cause him to lose all sense of tranquility and
contentment, and may He not bless him in his affairs. Indeed, his prayer will
not be valid, his Zakat will not be valid, his Hajj will not be valid, his
fasting will not be valid, and his righteous deeds will not be accepted, until
he repents. Whoever repents, Allah will accept his repentance. No woman should
be appointed as Imam over a man, no Bedouin should be appointed as Imam over a
Muhajir, no immoral person should be appointed as Imam over a (true) believer,
unless that is forced upon him and he fears his sword or whip.’” (Da’if)
1082 It was
narrated that ‘Abdur-Rahman bin Ka’b bin Malik said: “I used to guide my father
after he lost his sight, and when I took him out for the Friday (prayer), when
he heard the Adhan he would pray for forgiveness for Abu Umamah As’ad bin
Zurarah, and supplicate for him. I heard that from him for a while, then I said
to myself: ‘By Allah! What is this weakness? Every time he heard the Adhan for
Friday (prayer) I hear him praying for forgiveness for Abu Umamah and
supplicate for him, and I do not ask him about why he does that.’ Then I took
him out for Friday (prayer), as I used to take him out, and when he heard the
Adhan he prayed for forgiveness as he used to do. I said to him: ‘O my father!
I see you supplicating for As’ad bin Zurarah every time you hear the call for
Friday; why is that?’ He saud: ‘O my son, he was the first one who led us for
the Friday prayer before the Messenger of Allah (saw) came from Makkah, in
Naqi’ Al-Khadamat (a place near Al-Madinah), in the plain of Harrah Banu
Bayadah.’ I asked: ‘How many of you were there at that time?’ He said: ‘Forty
men.’” (Hasan)
1083 It was
narrated that Abu Hurairah said: “The Messenger of Allah (saw) said: ‘Allah led
those who came before us astray from Friday. Saturday was for the Jews and
Sunday was for the Christians. And they will lag behind us until the Day of
Resurrection. We are the last of the people of this world but we will be the
first to be judged among all of creation.’” (Sahih)
1084 It was
narrated that Abu Lubabah bin ‘Abdul-Mundhir said: “The Prophet (saw) said:
‘Friday is the chief of days, the greatest day before Allah. It is greater
before Allah then the Day of Adha and the Day of Fitr. It has five
characteristics: On it Allah created Adam; on it Allah sent down Adam to this
earth; on it there is a time during which a person does not ask Allah for
anything but He will give it to him, so long as he does not ask for anything
that is forbidden; on it the Hour will begin. There is no angel who is close to
Allah, no heaven, no earth, no wind, no mountain, and no sea that does not fear
Friday.’” (Da’if)
1085 It was
narrated that Shaddad bin Aws said: “The Messenger of Allah (saw) said: ‘The
best of your days is Friday. On it Adam was created, on it the Trumpet will be
blown, on it all creatures will swoon. So send a great deal of peace and
blessings upon me on that day, for your peace and blessings will be presented
to me.’ A man said: ‘O Messenger of Allah, how will our peace and blessings be
shown to you when you will have disintegrated?’ He said: ‘Allah has forbidden
the earth to consume the bodies of the Prophets.’” (Da’if)
1086 It was
narrated from Abu Hurairah that the Messenger of Allah (saw) said: “From one
Friday to the next is an expiation for whatever was committed in between, so
long as one does not commit any major sin.” (Sahih)
1087 Aws bin
Aws Ath-Thaqafi said: “I heard the Prophet (saw) say: ‘Whoever takes a bath on
Friday, and bathes completely, and goes early, arriving early,* and walks and
does not ride (to the mosque), and sits close to the Imam and listens to him,
and does not engage in idle talk; for every step he takes he will have the
reward of one year, the reward of a year’s fasting and praying (at night).”
(Sahih)
*It has been translated in its most general form, and the
commentaries differ over the meaning. After the narration, Tirmidhi said (no.
496): “Regarding this Hadith, Mahmud (one of the narrators) told that Waki’
said: ‘Whoever takes a bath’ refers to him; ‘and bathes completely’ refers to
his wife.” It has been reported that (‘Abdullah) bin Al-Mubarak said about this
Hadith: “Whoever bathes completely’ and ‘Whoever performs Ghusl’ means washes
his head and performs Ghusl.” And Ibn Mubarak is one of the narrators in this
chain of Ibn Majah, whereas Waki’ narrated the chain with Tirmidhi. These two
views reported by At-Tirmidhi are the most popular. In Tuhfatul-Ahwadhi,
Mubarakpuri preferred the second view, that of Ibn Mubarak, while in his notes
on Ibn Majah, Sindi quoted Suyuti’s view, which elaborated on the first view,
that of Waki’. Most of them say that ‘Goes early, arriving early’ means at the
early time for the prayer, and is early for the sermon.
1088 It was
narrated that Ibn ‘Umar said: “I heard the Prophet (saw) say from the pulpit:
‘Whoever comes to Friday, let him take a bath.’” (Sahih)
1089 It was
narrated from Abu Sa’eed Al-Khudri that the Messenger of Allah (saw) said:
“Bath on Fridays is obligatory for every male who has reached the age of
puberty.” (Sahih)
1090 It was
narrated that Abu Hurairah said: “The Messenger of Allah (saw) said: ‘Whoever
performs ablution and performs ablution well, then comes to Friday (prayer) and
sits near (the Imam), and keeps quiet and listens, he will be forgiven for what
was between that and the previous Friday (of sins), and three days more. And
whoever touches the pebbles then he has engaged in Laghw (idle talk or behaviour).”
(Sahih)
1091 It was
narrated from Anas bin Malik that the Prophet (saw) said: “Whoever performs
ablution on Friday, it is well and good for him, and he has done what is
obligatory for him. But whoever takes a bath, bath is better.” (Da’if)
1092 It was
narrated from Abu Hurairah that the Messenger of Allah (saw) said: “When Friday
comes, angels stand at every door of the mosque and record the names of the
people who come, in order of arrival. When the Imam comes out, they close their
records and listen to the sermon. The first one who comes to the prayer is like
one who sacrifices a camel; the one who comes after him is like one who
sacrifices a cow; the one who comes after him is like one who sacrifices a
ram,” (and so on) until he made mention of a hen and an egg. Sahl added in his
Hadith: “And whoever comes after that comes only to do his duty with regard to
the prayer.” (Sahih)
1093 It was
narrated from Samurah bin Jundab that the Messenger of Allah (saw) described
the likeness of Friday, saying that those who come earliest are like the one
who sacrifices a camel, then like one who sacrifices a cow, then like one who
sacrifices a sheep, until he made mention of a chicken. (Hasan)
1094 It was
narrated that ‘Alqamah said: “I went out with ‘Abdullah to Friday (prayer), and
he found three men who arrived before him. He said: ‘The fourth of four, and
the fourth of four is not far away. I heard the Messenger of Allah (saw) say:
“On the Day of Resurrection people will gather near Allah according to how early
they came to Friday (prayer), the first, second, and third.’” Then he said:
‘The fourth of four, and the fourth of four is not far away.’” (Da’if)
1095 It was
narrated from ‘Abdullah bin Salam that he heard the Messenger of Allah (saw)
saying on the pulpit one Friday: “There is nothing wrong with anyone of you
buying two garments for Friday (prayer), other than his daily work clothes.”
(Hasan)
(Another chain) from Yusuf bin ‘Abdullah bin Salam that
his father said: “The Prophet (saw) delivered a sermon to us” and he mentioned
that.
1096 It was
narrated from ‘Aishah that the Prophet (saw) delivered a sermon to the people
one Friday, and he saw them wearing woollen clothes. The Messenger of Allah
(saw) said: “There is nothing wrong with any one of you, if he can afford it,
buying two garments for Friday, other than his daily work clothes.” (Hasan)
1097 It was
narrated from Abu Dharr that the Prophet (saw) said: “Whoever takes a bath on a
Friday and does it well, and purifies himself and does it well, and puts on his
best clothes, and puts on whatever Allah decrees for him of the perfume of his
family, then comes to the mosque and does not engage in idle talk or separate
(pushing between) two people; he will be forgiven for (his sins) between that
day and the previous Friday.” (Sahih)
1098 It was
narrated that Ibn ‘Abbas said: “The Messenger of Allah (saw) said: ‘This day is
an ‘Eid (festival) which Allah has ordained for the Muslims. Whoever comes to
Friday (prayer), let him take a bath and if he has perfume then let him put
some on. And upon you (I urge to use) is the tooth stick.” (Hasan)
1099 It was
narrated that Sahl bin Sa’d said: “We did not take a Qailulah nor eat Ghada’
until after Friday (prayer).”*
*Qailulah is a rest in the middle of the day even if one
does not sleep. Ghada’ is the meal eaten in the beginning of the day.
Explanation by Sindi.
1100 Iyas bin
Salamah bin Akwa’ narrated that his father said: “We used to perform Friday
(prayer) with the Prophet (saw), then we would return, and we would not see any
shadow from the walls in which we could seek shade.”
1101
‘Abdur-Rahman bin Sa’d bin ‘Ammar bin Sad, the Mu’adh-dhin of the Prophet
(saw), said: “My father told me, narrating from his father, from his
grandfather, that during the time of the Messenger of Allah (saw), he used to
call the Adhan on Fridays when the shadow was like a sandal strap.” (Da’if)
1102 It was
narrated that Anas said: “We used to perform the Friday (prayer), then we would
return for a nap (Qailulah).” (Sahih)
1103 It was
narrated from Ibn ‘Umar that the Prophet (saw) used to deliver two sermons, and
he would sit briefly between the two. (One of the narrators) Bishr added:
“While he was standing.” (Sahih)
1104 It was
narrated from Ja’far bin ‘Amr bin Huraith that his father said: “I saw the
Prophet (saw) delivering the sermon on the pulpit, wearing a black turban.”
(Sahih)
1105 It was
narrated that Simak bin Harb said: “I heard Jabir bin Samurah say: ‘The
Messenger of Allah (saw) used to deliver the sermon standing, but he used to
sit down briefly, then stand up.’” (Sahih)
1106 It was
narrated that Jabir bin Samurah said: “The Prophet (saw) used to deliver the
sermon standing, then he would sit down, then he would stand up and recite some
Verses and remember Allah. His sermon was moderate (i.e., neither too long nor
too short).” (Sahih)
1107
‘Abdur-Rahman bin Sa’d bin ‘Ammar bin Sa’d narrated that his father told him,
from his father, from his grandfather, that when the Messenger of Allah (saw)
delivered a speech on the battlefield he would do so leaning on a bow, and when
he delivered a sermon on Friday, he would do so leaning on his staff. (Da’if)
1108 ‘Alqamah
narrated that ‘Abdullah was asked whether the Prophet (saw) used to deliver the
sermon standing or sitting. He said: “Have you not read the Verse: ‘...and
leave you (Muhammad) standing (while delivering the Friday sermon?” [62:11]
(Da’if)
Abu ‘Abdullah (Ibn Majah) said: (This Hadith is) Gharib
(Unfamiliar); it was not narrated by anyone except Ibn Abu Shaibah.
1109 It was
narrated from Jabir that whenever the Prophet (saw) ascended the pulpit he
would greet (the people with Salam). (Da’if)
1110 It was
narrated from Abu Hurairah that the Prophet (saw) said: “If you say to your
companions: ‘Be quiet’ on a Friday while the Imam is delivering the sermon, you
have engaged in Laghw (idle talk or behaviour).” (Sahih)
1111 ‘Ata’ bin
Yasar narrated from Ubayy bin Ka’b: “The Messenger of Allah (saw) recited
Tabarak [Al-Mulk (67)] one Friday, while he was standing and reminding us of
the Days of Allah (i.e., preaching to us). Abu Darda’ or Abu Dharr raised an
eyebrow at me and said: ‘When was this Surah revealed? For I have not heard it
before now.’ He (Ubayy) gestured to him that he should remain silent. When they
finished, he said: ‘I asked you when this Surah was revealed and you did not
answer me.” Ubayy said: ‘You have gained nothing from your prayer today except
the idle talk that you engaged in.’ He went to the Prophet (saw) and told him
about that, and what Ubayy had said to him. The Messenger of Allah (saw) said:
‘Ubayy spoke the truth.’” (Hasan)
1112 It was
narrated that Jabir bin ‘Abdullah said: “Sulaik Ghatafani entered the mosque
when the Prophet (saw) was delivering the sermon. He said: ‘Have you prayed?’
He said: ‘No.’ He said: ‘Then perform two Rak’ah.’” (Sahih)
As for ‘Amr (one of the narrators of the Hadith), he did
not mention Sulaik.
1113 It was
narrated that Abu Sa’eed said: “A man entered the mosque when the Prophet (saw)
was delivering the sermon. He said: ‘Have you prayed?’ He said: ‘No.’ He said:
‘Then pray two Rak’ah.’” (Hasan)
1114 It was
narrated that Jabir said: “Sulaik Al-Ghatafani came while the Messenger of
Allah (saw) was delivering the sermon. The Prophet (saw) said to him: ‘Did you
perform two Rak’ah before you came?’ He said: ‘No.’ He said: ‘Then perform two
Rak’ah, but make them brief.’” (Da’if)
1115 It was
narrated from Jabir bin ‘Abdullah that a man entered the mosque one Friday when
the Messenger of Allah (saw) was delivering the sermon. He started stepping
over the people’s shoulders, and the Messenger of Allah (saw) said: ‘Sit down,
for you have annoyed (people) and you are late.’” (Sahih)
1116 It was
narrated from Sahl bin Mu’adh bin Anas that his father said: “The Messenger of
Allah (saw) said: ‘Whoever steps over the people’s necks on Friday has built a
bridge to Hell.’” (Da’if)
1117 It was
narrated from Anas bin Malik that the people used to speak to the Prophet (saw)
about their needs when he came down from the pulpit on Friday. (Da’if)
1118 It was
narrated that ‘Ubaidullah bin Abu Rafi’ said: “Marwan appointed Abu Hurairah in
charge of Al-Madinah, and set out for Makkah. Abu Hurairah led us in prayer on
Friday, and he recited Surat Al-Jumu’ah in the first Rak’ah, and in the second,
‘When the hypocrites come to you,” [Al-Munafiqun (63)] ‘Ubaidullah said: “I
caught up with Abu Hurairah when he finished and said to him: ‘You recited two
Surah that ‘Ali used to recite in Kufah.’ Abu Hurairah said: ‘I heard the
Messenger of Allah (saw) reciting them.’” (Sahih)
1119 It was
narrated that ‘Ubaidullah bin ‘Abdullah said: “Dahhak bin Qais wrote to Nu’man
bin Bashir, saying: ‘Tell us what the Messenger of Allah (saw) used to recite
on Friday along with Surah Al-Jumu’ah.’ He said: ‘He used to recite: “Has there
come to you the narration of the overwhelming (i.e., the Day of
Resurrection)?’” [Al-Ghashiyah (88)] (Sahih)
1120 It was
narrated from Abu ‘Inabah Al-Khawlani that the Prophet (saw) used to recite
“Glorify the Name of your Lord the Most High” and “Has there come to you the
narration of the overwhelming (i.e., the Day of Resurrection)? [Al-A’la (87)
and Al-Ghashiyah (88)] on Friday. (Sahih)
1121 It was
narrated from Abu Hurairah that the Prophet (saw) said: “Whoever catches one Rak’ah
of Friday, let him add another Rak’ah to it.” (Sahih)
1122 It was
narrated that Abu Hurairah said: “The Messenger of Allah (saw) said: ‘Whoever
catches one Rak’ah of prayer, he has caught it.’” (Sahih)
1123 It was
narrated that Ibn ‘Umar said: “The Messenger of Allah (saw) said: ‘Whoever
catches one Rak’ah of Friday prayer or other than it, then he has caught the
prayer.’” (Sahih)
1124 It was
narrated that Ibn ‘Umar said: “The people of Quba’ used to pray with the
Messenger of Allah (saw) on Fridays.” (Hasan)
1125 It was
narrated that Abu Ja’d Ad-Damri who was a Companion said that the Prophet (saw)
said: “Whoever abandons Friday (prayer) three times, neglecting it, a seal will
be placed over his heart.” (Hasan)
1126 It was
narrated that Jabir bin ‘Abdullah said: “The Messenger of Allah (saw) said:
‘Whoever abandons Friday (prayer) three times, for no necessary reason, Allah
will place a seal over his heart.’” (Hasan)
1127 It was
narrated that Abu Hurairah said: The Messenger of Allah (saw) said: “What if
one of you were to take a flock of sheep and look for grass for them one or two
miles away, but he cannot find any at that distance, so he goes further away?
Then (the time for) Friday comes but he does not attend it, then (another)
Friday comes but he does not attend it, and (another) Friday comes but he does
not attend it, until Allah places a seal on his heart.” (Da’if)
1128 It was
narrated from Samurah bin Jundab that the Prophet (saw) said: “Whoever abandons
Friday deliberately, let him give a Dinar in charity, and if he cannot afford
that, then (let him give) half a Dinar.” (Da’if)
1129 It was
narrated that Ibn ‘Abbas said: “The Prophet (saw) used to perform four Rak’ah
before Friday (prayer), and he did not separate any of tehm.” (Maudu’)
1130 It was
narrated that when ‘Abdullah bin ‘Umar had prayed Friday, he went and prayed
two Rak’ah in his house. Then he said: “The Messenger of Allah (saw) used to do
that.” (Sahih)
1131 It was
narrated from Salim, from his father, that the Prophet (saw) used to pray two
Rak’ah after Jumu’ah. (Sahih)
1132 It was
narrated that Abu Hurairah said: “The Messenger of Allah (saw) said: ‘If you
pray after Friday, then pray four (Rak’ah).’” (Sahih)
1133 It was
narrated from ‘Amr bin Shu’aib, from his father, from his grandfather, that the
Messenger of Allah (saw) forbade sitting in circles in the mosque on Fridays
before the prayer. (Hasan)
1134 It was
narrated from ‘Amr bin Shu’aib, from his father, that his grandfather said:
“The Messenger of Allah (saw) forbade Ihtiba’ on Fridays, meaning, when the
Imam is delivering the sermon.” (Hasan)
1135 It was
narrated that Sa’ib bin Yazid said: “The Messenger of Allah (saw) had only one
Mu’adh-dhin. When he came out he would give the Adhan and when he came down
(from the pulpit) he would give the Iqamah. Abu Bakr and ‘Umar did likewise,
but when ‘Uthman (became caliph) the numbers of people had increased, he added
the third call from atop a house in the marketplace that was called Zawra’.
When he came out (the Mu’adh-dhin) would call the Adhan, and when he came down
from the pulpit, he would call the Iqamah. (Sahih)
1136 It was
narrated from ‘Adi bin Thabit that his father said: “When the Prophet (saw)
stood on the pulpit, his Companions would turn to face him.” (Da’if)
1137 It was
narrated that Abu Hurairah said: “The Messenger of Allah (saw) said: ‘On Friday
there is a time when no Muslim man happens to stand in prayer at that time,
asking Allah for good things, but He will give that to him.” And he gestured
with his hand to indicate how short that time it. (Sahih)
1138 Kathir
bin ‘Abdullah bin ‘Amr bin ‘Awf Al-Muzani narrated from his father, that his
grandfather said: “I heard the Messenger of Allah (saw) say: ‘On Friday there
is a time of the day during which no person asks Allah for something but He
will give him what he asks for.’” It was said: ‘When is that time?’ He said:
‘When the Iqamah for prayer (is called), until the prayer ends.’” (Hasan)
1139 It was
narrated that ‘Abdullah bin Salam said: “I said, when the Messenger of Allah
(saw) was sitting: ‘We find in the Book of Allah that on Friday there is an
hour when no believing slave performs prayer and asks Allah for anything at
that time, but Allah will fulfill his need.’” ‘Abdullah said: “The Messenger of
Allah (saw) pointed to me, saying: ‘Or some part of an hour.’ I said: ‘you are
right, or some part of an hour.’ I said: ‘What time is that?’ He said: ‘It is
the last hours of the day.’ I said: ‘It is not the time of the prayer?’ He
said: ‘Yes (it is so), when a believing slave performs prayer and then sits
with nothing but he prayer keeping him, he is still in a state of prayer.’”
(Hasan)
1140 It was
narrated that ‘Aishah said: “The Messenger of Allah (saw) said: ‘Whoever
persists in performing twelve Rak’ah from the Sunnah, a house will be built for
him in Paradise: four before the Zuhr, two Rak’ah after Zuhr, two Rak’ah after
Maghrib, two Rak’ah after the ‘Isha’ and two Rak’ah before Fajr.’” (Hasan)
1141 It was
narrated from Umm Habibah bint Abi Sufyan that the Prophet (saw) said: “Whoever
performs twelve Rak’ah (of Sunnah) during the day and night, a house will be
built for him in Paradise.” (Hasan)
1142 It was
narrated that Abu Hurairah said: “The Messenger of Allah (saw) said: ‘Whoever
performs twelve Rak’ah (of Sunnah) each day, a house will be built for him in
Paradise: two Rak’ah before Fajr, two Rak’ah before the Zuhr, two Rak’ah after
the Zuhr, two Rak’ah, I think he said, before ‘Asr, two Rak’ah after Maghrib,
and I think he said two Rak’ah after the ‘Isha’.’” (Da’if)
1143 It was
narrated from Ibn ‘Umar that when the dawn illuminated, the Prophet (saw) would
pray two Rak’ah. (Sahih)
1144 It was
narrated that Ibn ‘Umar said: “The Messenger of Allah (saw) used to pray two
Rak’ah before the morning (prayer), as if the Adhan were in his ears. (i.e., he
would pray them briefly). (Sahih)
1145 It was
narrated from Hafsah bint ‘Umar that when the call for the Subh prayer was
given, the Messenger of Allah (saw) would pray two short Rak’ah before going to
the prayer. (Sahih)
1146 It was
narrated that ‘Aishah said: “When he performed ablution the Prophet (saw) would
pray two (short) Rak’ah and then go out for the prayer.” (Da’if)
1147 It was
narrated that ‘Ali said: “The Prophet (saw) used to perform two Rak’ah at the
time of the Iqamah.” (Da’if)
1148 It was
narrated from Abu Hurairah that in the two Rak’ah before the Fajr, the Prophet
(saw) used to recite: “Say: ‘O you disbelievers!” [Al-Kafirun (109)] and “Say:
Allah is One.” [Al-Ikhlas (112)] (Sahih)
1149 It was
narrated that Ibn ‘Umar said: “I watched the Prophet (saw) for a month, and in
the two Rak’ah before Fajr he used to recite: “Say: O you disbelievers!”
[Al-Kafirun (109)] and “Say: Allah is One.” [Al-Ikhlas (112)] (Hasan)
1150 It was
narrated that ‘Aishah said: “The Messenger of Allah (saw) used to perform two
Rak’ah before Fajr, and he used to say: ‘The best two Surah to recite in the
two Rak’ah of Fajr are: “Say: Allah is One” [Al-Ikhlas (112)] and “Say: O you
disbelievers.” [Al-Kafirun (109)] (Da’if)
1151 It was
narrated from Abu Hurairah that the Messenger of Allah (saw) said: “Once the
Iqamah has been called, there should be no prayer but the obligatory one.”
(Sahih)
Another chain with similar wording.
1152 It was
narrated from ‘Abdullah bin Sarjis that the Messenger of Allah (saw) saw a man
performing the two Rak’ah before the morning prayer while he himself was
performing prayer. When he had finished praying he said to him: “Which of your
two prayers did you intend to be counted (i.e., accepted)?” (Sahih)
1153 It was
narrated that ‘Abdullah bin Malik bin Buhainah said: “The Prophet (saw) passed
by a man who was praying when the Iqamah for Subh prayer had been called, and
he said something to him, I do not know what he said. When he finished, we
surrounded the man and asked him: ‘What did the Messenger of Allah (saw) say to
you?’ He said: ‘He said to me: “Soon one of you will pray Fajr with four
Rak’ah.’” (Sahih)
1154 It was
narrated that Qais bin ‘Amr said: “The Prophet (saw) saw a man praying two
Rak’ah after the Subh prayer and said, ‘Is the Subh prayer to be offered
twice?’ The man said to him: ‘I did not pray the two Rak’ah before it, so I
prayed them (now).’ The Messenger of Allah (saw) remained silent.” (Sahih)
1155 It was
narrated from Abu Hurairah that the Prophet (saw) slept and missed the two
Rak’ah before Fajr, so he made them up after the sun had risen. (Sahih)
1156 It was
narrated from Qabus that his father said: “My father sent word to ‘Aishah,
asking which prayer the Prophet (saw) most liked to perform regularly. She
said: ‘He used to perform four Rak’ah before the Zuhr, in which he would stand
for a long time and bow and prostrate perfectly.’” (Da’if)
1157 It was
narrated from Abu Ayyub that the Prophet (saw) used to perform four Rak’ah
before the Zuhr when the sun had passed its zenith, and he did not separate
them with a Taslim. He said, “The gates of heaven are opened when the sun
passes its zenith.” (Da’if)
1158 It was
narrated that ‘Aishah said: “If the Messenger of Allah (saw) missed the four
Rak’ah before the Zuhr, he would perform them after the two Rak’ah which come
after the Zuhr.” (Da’if)
Abu Abdullah (Ibn Majah): No one narrated it except Qais
on the authority of Shu’bah.
1159 It was
narrated that ‘Abdullah bin Harith said: “Mu’awiyah sent word to Umm Salamah,
and I went with his envoy who put the question to Umm Salamah. She said: ‘While
the Messenger of Allah (saw) was performing ablution for the Zuhr in my house
and he had sent a Sa’i,* the Muhajirun gathered around him in large numbers,
and he was busy dealing withthem. When a knock on the door came, he went out
and performed the Zuhr, then he sat and distributed what had been brought to
him.’ She said: ‘He continued doing that until the ‘Asr. Then he came into my
house and performed two Rak’ah. Then he said: “The matter of the Sa’i kept me
from praying them after Zuhr, so I prayed them after ‘Asr.” (Da’if)
*The person responsible for collecting the Zakat is
sometimes called: As-Sa’i.
1160 It was
narrated from Umm Habibah that the Prophet (saw) said: “Whoever prays four
Rak’ah before the Zuhr and four afterwards, Allah will forbid him to the Fire.”
(Sahih)
1161 It was
narrated that ‘Asim bin Damrah As-Saluli said: “We asked ‘Ali about the
voluntary (prayer) of Allah’s Messenger (saw) during the day. He said: ‘You
will not be able.’ We said: ‘Inform us of it, we will do what we can of it?’ So
he said: ‘When he prayed the Fajr he would delay praying any more. When the sun
appeared over there (west) – like it appears here, meaning in the direction of
the east, about the amount for the ‘Asr prayer from there, meaning in the
direction of the west, meaning before the Maghrib – he would stand and perform
two Rak’ah* then he would delay praying until the sun appeared over there
(west), meaning in the direction of the east, about the amount of the Zuhr
prayer from there, then he would stand and perform four. And, four before the
Zuhr when the sun passed the zenith, and two Rak’ah after it, and, four before
the ‘Asr, separating between every two Rak’ah with Taslim** upon the angels
that are close (to Allah), the Prophets, and those who follow them among the
Muslims and the believers.’”
‘Ali said: “That is sixteen Rak’ah of voluntary prayer
which Allah’s Messenger (saw) performed during the day. And there are very few
who offer them regularly.” (Hasan)
Waki’ said: “My father added: Habib bin Abu Thabit said:
‘O Abu Ishaq, this mosque filled with gold would not be dearer to me than this
Hadith of yours.’”
*Meaning, when the sun was low above the horizon. That is
the time of the Duha.
**Meaning, the Tashah-hud as indicated in Injah Al-Hajah
and explanation by Sindi.
1162 It was
narrated that ‘Abdullah bin Mughaffal said: “The Prophet of Allah (saw) said:
‘Between every two Adhans there is a prayer.’ He said it three times, and on
the third time he said, ‘For those who wish.’”* (Sahih)
*Meaning Adhan and Iqamah, see the explanation of Sindi.
1163 ‘Ali bin
Zaid bin Jud’an said: “I heard Anas bin Malik say: ‘The Mu’adh-dhin would call
the Adhan during the time of the Messenger of Allah (saw), and one would think
that it was the Iqamah because there were so many people who stood and
performed the two Rak’ah before the Maghrib.” (Sahih)
1164 It was
narrated that ‘Aishah said: “The Prophet (saw) used to pray the Maghrib, then
he would come back to my house and pray two Rak’ah.” (Sahih)
1165 It was
narrated that Rafi’ bin Khadij said: “We came to the Messenger of Allah (saw)
with Banu ‘Abdul-Ashhal, and he led us in praying the Maghrib in our mosque.
Then he said: ‘Pray these two Rak’ah in your houses.’” (Hasan)
1166 It was
narrated from ‘Abdullah bin Mas’ud that for the two Rak’ah after Maghrib, the
Prophet (saw) used to recite: “Say: O you disbelievers!” [Al-Kafirun (109)] and
“Say: He is Allah the One.” [Al-Ikhlas (112)] (Da’if)
1167 It was
narrated from Abu Hurairah that the Prophet (saw) said: “Whoever prays six
Rak’ah after the Maghrib and does not say anything bad in between them, will
have a reward equal to the worship of twelve years.” (Da’if)
1168 It was
narrated that Kharijah bin Hudhafah Al-‘Adawi said: “The Prophet (saw) came out
to us and said: ‘Allah has increased a prayer for you which is better for you
than red camels. (It is) Witr, which Allah has enjoined on you between the
‘Isha’ prayer and the onset of dawn.’” (Da’if)
1169 ‘Ali bin
Abu Talib said: “Witr is not definite (obligatory) nor is it like your
prescribed prayers. But the Messenger of Allah (saw) prayed Witr, then he said:
‘O people of the Qur’an! Perform Witr, for Allah is Witr* and He loves the odd
(numbered).’” (Da’if)
*Meaning ‘one’ which is the first of the odd numbers; He
is unique, and there is nothing like Him, similar or equal.
1170 It was
narrated from ‘Abdullah bin Mas’ud that the Prophet (saw) said: “Allah is Witr
and He loves the odd (numbered), so perform Witr, O people of the Qur’an.” A
Bedouin said: ‘What is the Messenger of Allah (saw) saying?’ He said: ‘That is
not for you or your companions.’” (Da’if)
1171 It was
narrated that Ubayy bin Ka’b said: “The Messenger of Allah (saw) used to
perform Witr and recite: ‘Glorify the Name of your Lord the Most High.’,
[Al-A’la (87)] ‘Say: O you disbelievers!” [Al-Kafirun (109)] and ‘Say: Allah is
One.”. [Al-Ikhlas (112)] (Sahih)
1172 It was
narrated from Ibn ‘Abbas that the Messenger of Allah (saw) used to perform Witr
and recite: “Glorify the Name of your Lord the Most High,” [Al-A’la (87)] “Say:
O you disbelievers!” [Al-Kafirun (109)] and ‘Say: Allah is One.”. [Al-Ikhlas
(112)] (Sahih)
Another chain with similar wording.
1173 It was
narrated that ‘Abdul-‘Aziz bin Juraij said: “We asked ‘Aishah what the
Messenger of Allah (saw) used to recite in Witr. She said: ‘He used to recite:
“Glorify the Name of your Lord the Most High,” [Al-A’la (87)] in the first
Rak’ah, ‘Say: “O disbelievers!’” [Al-Kafirun (109)] in the second Rak’ah, and
‘Say: Allah is One’ in the third and the Mu’awwidhatain (Chapter 113, 114).’”
(Da’if)
1174 It was
narrated that Ibn ‘Umar said: “The Messenger of Allah (saw) used to pray
(voluntary prayers) at night two by two, and he would pray one Rak’ah of Witr.”
(Sahih)
1175 Abu
Mijlaz narrated that Ibn ‘Umar said: “The Messenger of Allah (saw) said: ‘Night
prayers are to be offered two by two, and Witr is one Rak’ah.’ I said: ‘What do
you think if I become drowsy and I want to sleep?’ He said: ‘Put “what do you
think” up there with that star? (i.e., don’t think about it at all).’ I raised
my head and saw As-Simak.* He repeated that the Messenger of Allah (saw) said,
‘Night prayers are to be offered two by two, and Witr is one Rak’ah, before
dawn.’” (Sahih)
*Here, As-Simak refers to a star or stars, either
Arcturus (As-Simak As-Ramih) or Spica, also called Alpha Virginis (As-Simak
Al-A’zal).
1176 A man
asked Ibn ‘Umar: “How should I perform Witr?” He said: “Pray Witr with one
Rak’ah.” He said: “I am afraid that the people will say that I am cutting the
prayer short.” He said: “The Sunnah of Allah and His Messenger.” Meaning “This
is the Sunnah of Allah and His Messenger.” (Da’if)
1177 It was
narrated that ‘Aishah said: “The Messenger of Allah (saw) used to say Taslim
after every two Rak’ah, and he would perform Witr with one Rak’ah.” (Sahih)
1178 It was
narrated that Al-Hasan bin ‘Ali said: “My grandfather, the Messenger of Allah
(saw), taught me some words to say in Qunut of Witr: Allahumma ‘afini fiman
‘afait, wa tawallani fiman tawallait, wahdini fiman hadait, wa qini sharra ma
qadait, wa barik li fima a’tait. Innaka taqdi wa la yuqda ‘alaik, innahu la
yudhillu man walait. Subhanaka rabbana tabarakta wa ta’alait (O Allah, pardon
me along with those whom You have pardoned, be an ally to me along with those
whom You are an ally to, guide me along with those whom You have guided,
protect me from the evil that You have decreed, and bless for me that which You
have bestowed. For verily You decree and none can decree over You. He whom You
support can never be humiliated. Glory is to You, our Lord, You are Blessed and
Exalted).” (Sahih)
1179 It was
narrated from ‘Aki bin Abi Talib that the Prophet (saw) used to say at the end
of Witr: “Allahumma inni a’udhu bika biridaka min sakhatika, wa a’udhu
bimu’afatika min ‘uqubatika, wa a’udhu bika minka, la uhsi thana’an ‘alaika,
Anta kama athnaita ‘ala nafsika (O Allah, I seek refuge in Your pleasure from
Your wrath, and I seek refuge in Your forgiveness from your punishment, and I
seek refuge in You from You. I cannot enumerate Your praise, You are as You
have praised Yourself).” (Sahih)
1180 It was
narrated from Anas bin Malik that the Prophet (saw) did not raise his hands in
any of his supplications except when praying for rain (Istisqa’), when he
raised his hands so high that the whiteness of his armpits could be seen.
(Sahih)
1181 It was
narrated that Ibn ‘Abbas said: “The Messenger of Allah (saw) said: ‘When you
call upon Allah, then do so with the palms of your hands (upwards). Do not do
so with the back of your hands (upwards). And when you finish, then wipe your
face with them.’” (Da’if)
1182 It was
narrated from Ubayy bin Ka’b that the Messenger of Allah (saw) used to pray
Witr and he would recite Qunut before Ruku’. (Sahih)
1183 It was
narrated that Anas bin Malik said: He was asked about Qunut in the Subh prayer,
and he said: “We used to recite Qunut before Ruku’ and afterwards.” (Hasan)
1184 It was
narrated that Muhammad said: “I asked Anas bin Malik about Qunut, and he said:
‘The Messenger of Allah (saw) recited Qunut after Ruku’.’” (Sahih)
1185 It was
narrated that Masruq said: “I asked ‘Aishah about the Witr of the Messenger of
Allah (saw). She said: ‘He prayed Witr at every part of the night, at the
beginning, in the middle and at the end, when he died (he would perform it)
just before dawn.’” (Sahih)
1186 It was
narrated that ‘Ali said: “At every part of the night the Messenger of Allah
(saw) prayed Witr, at the beginning and in the middle, and finally his Witr was
just before dawn.” (Hasan)
1187 It was
narrated from Jabir that the Messenger of Allah (saw) said: “Whoever among you
fears that he will not wake up at the end of the night, let him pray Witr at
the beginning of the night, then go to sleep. Whoever hopes that he will wake
up at the end of the night, let him pray Witr at the end of the night, for
recitation (of the Qur’an) at the end of the night is attended (by the angels),
and that is better.” (Sahih)
1188 It was
narrated that Abu Sa’eed said: “The Messenger of Allah (saw) said: ‘Whoever
sleeps and misses Witr, or forgets it, let him pray it when morning comes, or
when he remembers.’” (Sahih)
1189 It was
narrated that Abu Sa’eed said: “The Messenger of Allah (saw) said: ‘Pray Witr
before morning comes.’” (Sahih)
Muhammad bin Yahya said: “This Hadith indicates that the
narration of ‘Abdur-Rahman (no. 1188) is feeble (weak).”
1190 It was
narrated from Abu Ayyub Al-Ansari that the Messenger of Allah (saw) said: “Witr
is Haqq.* Whoever wishes let him pray Witr with five (Rak’ah), and whoever
wishes let him pray Witr with three (Rak’ah), and whoever wishes let him pray
Witr with one (Rak’ah).” (Sahih)
*They differ over whether it means ‘a requirement’ or
‘true’, meaning that it is an established Sunnah, based upon the different
views about its status. Haqq is sometimes used to mean ‘a duty’ like in the
case of the ‘right’ of Allah upon the worshippers, and, the ‘right’ of the
Muslim upon the Muslim.
1191 It was
narrated that Sa’d bin Hisham said: “I asked ‘Aishah: ‘O Mother of the
Believers! Tell me about the Witr of the Messenger of Allah (saw).’ She said:
‘We used to keep his tooth stick and water for ablution ready for him. Allah
would wake him as He willed to during the night, and he would use the tooth
stick and perform ablution, then he would pray nine Rak’ah, during which he
would not sit until the eighth Rak’ah. Then he would call upon his Lord and
remember Allah and praise Him and supplicate to Him. Then he would get up
without saying the Salam. Then he would stand up and pray the ninth Rak’ah.
Then he would sit and remember Allah and praise Him, and supplicate to his Lord
and send blessing upon His Prophet. Then he would say Salam that we could hear.
Then he would pray two Rak’ah after the Salam, while he was sitting down. That
was eleven Rak’ah. When the Messenger of Allah (saw) grew older and had gained
weight, he would pray Witr with seven Rak’ah and then pray two more Rak’ah
after he had said the Salam.’” (Sahih)
1192 It was narrated
that Umm Salamah said: “The Messenger of Allah (saw) used to pray Witr with
seven or five Rak’ah, and he would not say Salam or speak in between them.”
(Sahih)
1193 It was
narrated from Salim that his father said: “The Messenger of Allah (saw) used to
pray two Rak’ah while traveling, and he did not do more than that. And he used
to pray Tahajjud at night.” I asked: “Did he pray Witr?” He said: “Yes.”
(Da’if)
1194 It was
narrated that Ibn ‘Abbas and Ibn ‘Umar said: “The Messenger of Allah (saw)
prescribed two Rak’ah of prayer when traveling; they are complete and are not
shortened. And Witr when traveling is Sunnah.” (Da’if)
1195 It was
narrated from Umm Salamah that the Prophet (saw) used to pray two short Rak’ah
after Witr, sitting down. (Sahih)
1196 It was
narrated that Abu Salamah said: “Aishah narrated to me that the Messenger of
Allah (saw) prayed Witr with one Rak’ah, then he prayed two Rak’ah in which he
recited while sitting, then when he wanted to bow, he stood up and bowed.”
(Sahih)
1197 It was
narrated that ‘Aishah said: “I never used to see the Prophet (saw) at the end
of the night, except that he was sleeping near me.” (Sahih)
Waki’ said: “Meaning, after Witr.”
1198 It was
narrated that ‘Aishah said: “When the Prophet (saw) prayed the two (Sunnah)
Rak’ah of Fajr, he would lie down on his right side.” (Sahih)
1199 It was
narrated that Abu Hurairah said: “When the Messenger of Allah (saw prayed the
two (Sunnah) Rak’ah of Fajr, he would lie down.” (Sahih)
1200 It was
narrated that Sa’eed bin Yasar said: “I was with Ibn ‘Umar and I lagged behind
and prayed Witr. He said: ‘What kept you?’ I said: ‘I was praying Witr.’ He
said: ‘Do you not have the best of examples in the Messenger of Allah (saw)?’ I
said: ‘Of course.’ He said: ‘The Messenger of Allah (saw) used to pray Witr
while riding his camel.’” (Sahih)
1201 It was
narrated from Ibn ‘Abbas that the Prophet (saw) used to pray Witr while riding
his mount. (Sahih)
1202 It was
narrated that Jabir bin ‘Abdullah said: “The Messenger of Allah (saw) said to
Abu Bakr: ‘When do you pray Witr?’ He said: ‘At the beginning of the night,
after ‘Isha’.’ He said: ‘And you, O ‘Umar?’ He said: ‘At the end of the night.’
The Prophet (saw) said: ‘As for you, O Abu Bakr, you have seized the
trustworthy handhold (i.e., you want to be on the safe side), and as for you, O
‘Umar, you have seized strength (i.e., you are confident that you have the
resolve to get up and pray Witr).’” (Hasan)
Another chain with similar meaning.
1203 It was
narrated that ‘Abdullah said: “The Messenger of Allah (saw) prayed, and he
added or omitted something.” (One of the narrators) Ibrahim said: “The
confusion stems from me (i.e., he was not sure which it was).” “It was said to
him: ‘O Messenger of Allah! Has something been added to the prayer?’ He said:
‘I am only human, I forget just as you forget. If anyone forgets, let him
perform two prostrations when he is sitting (at the end).’ Then the Prophet
(saw) turned and prostrated twice.” (Sahih)
1204 ‘Iyad
narrated that he asked Abu Sa’eed Al-Khudri: “One of us prays and he does not
know how many (Rak’ah) he has prayed.” He said: “The Messenger of Allah (saw)
said: ‘When anyone of you prays and does not know how many he has prayed, let
him perform two prostrations while he is sitting.’” (Hasan)
1205 It was
narrated that ‘Abdullah said: “(Once) the Prophet (saw) prayed Zuhr with five
Rak’ah, and it was said to him: ‘Has something been added to the prayer?’ He
said: ‘What is that?’ They told him, and he turned back towards the Qiblah and
performed two prostrations.” (Sahih)
1206 It was
narrated from Ibn Buhainah: “The Prophet (saw) offered prayer, I think it was
the ‘Asr, and in the second Rak’ah he stood up before he sat. Before he said
the Salam, he prostrated twice.” (Sahih)
1207 It was
narrated from ‘Abdur-Rahman Al-A’raj that Ibn Buhainah told him that the
Prophet (saw) stood up in the second Rak’ah of Zuhr and forgot to sit. When he
had finished his prayer, and before he said the Salam, he performed the two
prostrations for forgetfulness (Sahw) and said the Salam. (Sahih)
1208 It was
narrated that Mughirah bin Shu’bah said: “The Messenger of Allah (saw) said:
‘If anyone of you stands after two Rak’ah, if he has not yet stood up fully,
let him sit down again, but if he has stood up fully, then let him not sit
down, and let him perform two prostrations for forgetfulness (Sahw).’” (Da’if)
1209 It was
narrated that ‘Abdur-Rahman bin ‘Awf said: “I heard the Messenger of Allah
(saw) say: ‘If anyone of you is uncertain as to whether he has prayed one or
two Rak’ah, let him assume it is one. If he is uncertain as to whether he has
prayed two or three, let him assume it is two. If he is uncertain as to whether
he has prayed three or four, let him assume it is three. Then let him complete
what is left of his prayer, so that the doubt will be about what is more. Then
let him prostrate twice while he is sitting, before the Taslim (saying the
Salam).’” (Hasan)
1210 It was
narrated that Abu Sa’eed Al-Khudri said: “The Messenger of Allah (saw) said:
‘If anyone of you is uncertain about his prayer, let him put aside uncertainty
and act upon that which is certain. When he has made sure his prayer is
complete, then let him prostrate twice. Then if his prayer was complete, that
(extra) Rak’ah will be counted as voluntary, and if his prayer was lacking,
that Rak’ah will complete his prayer, and the two prostrations will rub the
Satan’s nose in the dust.’” (Sahih)
1211 It was
narrated that ‘Abdullah said: “The Messenger of Allah (saw) offered prayer, and
I am not sure whether he did something extra or omitted something. He asked,
and we told him, so he turnd to face the Qiblah and prostrated twice, then he
said the Salam. Then he turned to face us and said: ‘If any new command has
been revealed concerning the prayer, I would certainly have told you. But I am
only human and I forget and you forget. If I forget, then remind me. And if
anyone of you is uncertain about the prayer, let him do what is closest to what
is correct, then complete the prayer, say the Salam and prostrate twice.”
1212 It was
narrated that ‘Abdullah said: “The Messenger of Allah (saw) said: ‘If anyone of
you is uncertain about his prayer, let him try to do what is correct then let
him prostrate twice.’” (Sahih)
Tanafisi said: “This is the basic rule, and no one is
able to reject it.”
1213 It was
narrated from Ibn ‘Umar that the Messenger of Allah (saw) forgot and said the
Taslim after two Rak’ah. A man who was called Dhul-Yadain said to him: ‘O
Messenger of Allah, has the prayer been shortened or did you forget?’ He said:
‘It has not been shortened and I did forget.’ He said: ‘But you prayed two
Rak’ah.’ He said: ‘Is what Dhul-Yadain says true?’ They said: ‘Yes.’ So he went
forward and performed two Rak’ah and said the Salam, then he prostrated twice
for prostrations of forgetfulness. (Sahih)
1214 It was
narrated that Abu Hurairah said: “The Messenger of Allah (saw) led us in one of
the afternoon prayers, and he prayed two Rak’ah, then he said the Salam. Then
he stood up and went to a piece of wood in the mosque, and leaned against it.
Those who were in a hurry left the mosque, saying that the prayer had been
shortened. Among the people were Abu Bakr and ‘Umar, but they dared not say
anything. Among the people there was also a man with long hands who was called
Dhul-Yadain. He said: ‘O Messenger of Allah, has the prayer been shortened or
did you forget?’ He said: ‘It has not been shortened and I did forget.’ He
said: ‘But you prayed two Rak’ah.’ He said: ‘Is what Dhul-Yadain says true?’
They said: ‘Yes.’ So he went forward and performed two Rak’ah and said the
Salam, then he prostrated twice, and then he said the Salam again.” (Sahih)
1215 It was
narrated that ‘Imran bin Husain said: “The Messenger of Allah (saw) said the
Salam after three Rak’ah for ‘Asr, then he stood up and went into the
apartment. Khirbaq, a man with big hands, stood up and called out: ‘O Messenger
of Allah! Has the prayer been shortened?’ He came out angrily, dragging his
lower garment, and asked about it, and was told (what had happened). So he
performed the Rak’ah that he had omitted, then he said the Salam, then he
prostrated twice and said the Salam again.” (Sahih)
1216 It was
narrated from Abu Hurairah that the Prophet (saw) said: “The Satan comes to any
one of you while he is praying and comes between him and his soul, until he
does not know whether he as added something or omitted something. If that
happens, then he should prostrate twice before the Salam, then he should say
the Salam.” (Hasan)
1217 It was
narrated from Abu Hurairah that the Prophet (saw) said: “The Satan comes
between the son of Adam and his soul, and he does not know how many Rak’ah he
has prayed. If a person notices that, then let him prostrate twice before he
says the Salam.” (Hasan)
1218 It was
narrated from ‘Alqamah that Ibn Mas’ud prostrated twice for the prostrations of
forgetfulness after the Salam, and he mentioned that the Prophet (saw) did
that.” (Sahih)
1219 It was narrated
that Thawban said: “I heard the Messenger of Allah (saw) say: ‘For every
mistake there are two prostrations, after saying the Salam.’” (Hasan)
1220 It was
narrated that Abu Hurairah said: “The Prophet (saw) came out to pray and said
the Takbir, then he gestured to them to wait. He went and took a bath, and his
head was dripping with water while he led them in prayer. When he finished he
said: ‘I came out to you in a state of sexual impurity, and I forgot until I
had started to pray.’” (Hasan)
1221 It was
narrated that ‘Aishah said: “The Messenger of Allah (saw) said: ‘Whoever
vomits, has a nosebleed, belches, or emits prostatic fluid, should stop
praying; perform ablution, then resume his prayer, and while he is in that
state he should not speak.” (Da’if)
1222 It was
narrated from ‘Aishah that the Prophet (saw) said: “When anyone of you performs
prayer and commits Hadath, (passing wind) let him take hold of his nose, then
leave.” (Sahih)
Another chain with similar wording.
1223 It was
narrated that ‘Imran bin Husain said: “I suffered from Nasur* and I asked the
Prophet (saw) about prayer. He said: ‘Perform prayer standing; if you cannot,
then sitting; and if you cannot then while lying on your side.’” (Sahih)
*Nasur: fistula. That is, an abnormal tubular growth
resulting from injury or disease, sometimes it may emit a secretion. Other
narrations mention a different ailment.
1224 It was
narrated that Wa’il bin Hujr said: “I saw the Prophet (saw) performing prayer
while sitting on his right side when he was sick.” (Da’if)
1225 It was
narrated that Umm Salamah said: ‘By the One Who took his soul (i.e., the soul
of the Prophet (saw)), he did not die until he offered most of his prayers
sitting down. And the dearest of the actions to him was the righteous action
that the person does regularly, even if it were a little.” (Sahih)
1226 It was
narrated that ‘Aishah said: “The Prophet (saw) used to recite Qur’an sitting
down, then when he wanted to bow he would stand up for as long as it takes a
person to recite forty Verses.” (Sahih)
1227 It was
narrated that ‘Aishah said: “I did not see the Messenger of Allah (saw) offer
any of the night prayers in any way other than standing, until he became old.
Then he started to pray sitting down until, when there were thirty or forty
Verses left of his recitation, he would stand up and recite them, and
prostrate.” (Sahih)
1228 It was
narrated that ‘Abdullah bin Shaqiq Al-‘Uqaili said: “I asked ‘Aishah about the
prayer of the Messenger of Allah (saw) at night. She said: ‘He used to pray for
a long time at night standing up, and for a long time at night sitting down. If
he prayed standing, he would bow standing, and if he prayed sitting, he would
bow sitting.’” (Sahih)
1229 It was
narrated from ‘Abdullah bin ‘Amr that the Prophet (saw) passed by him when he
was praying sitting down. He said: “The prayer of one who sits down is
equivalent to half of the prayer of one who stands.” (Sahih)
1230 It was
narrated from Anas bin Malik that the Messenger of Allah (saw) went out and saw
some people praying while sitting down. He said: “The prayer of one who sits
down is equivalent to half of the prayer of one who stands.” (Sahih)
1231 It was
narrated from ‘Imran bin Husain that he asked the Messenger of Allah (saw)
about a man who prays sitting down. He said, “Whoever performs prayer standing
up, that is better. Whoever performs prayer sitting down will have half the
reward of one who prays standing. And whoever performs prayer lying down will
have half the reward of one who prays sitting.” (Sahih)
1232 It was
narrated that ‘Aishah said: “When the Messenger of Allah (saw) fell ill with
the sickness that would be his last” – (One of the narrators) Abu Mu’awiyah
said: “When he was overcome by sickness” – “Bilal came to tell him that it was
time for prayer. He said, ‘Tell Abu Bakr to lead the people in prayer.” We
said: ‘O Messenger of Allah! Abu Bakr is a tender-hearted man, and when he
takes your place he will weep and not be able to do it. Why do you not tell
‘Umar to lead the people in prayer?’ He said: ‘Tell Abu Bakr to lead the people
in prayer; you are (like) the female companions of Yusuf.’” She said: “So we
sent word to Abu Bakr, and he led the people in prayer. Then the Messenger of
Allah (saw) began to feel alittle better, so he came out to the prayer,
supported by two men with his feet making lines along the ground. When Abu Bakr
realized that he was there, he wanted to step back, but the Prophet (saw)
gestured to him to stay where he was. Then (the two men) brought him to sit
beside Abu Bakr, and Abu Bakr was following the lead of the Prophet (saw) and
the people were following Abu Bakr.” (Sahih)
1233 It was
narrated that ‘Aishah said: “The Messenger of Allah (saw) told Abu Bakr to lead
the people in prayer when he was sick, and Abu Bakr used to lead them in
prayer. Then the Messenger of Allah (saw) began to feel a little better, so he
came out, and saw Abu Bakr leading the people in prayer. When Abu Bakr saw him,
he stepped back, but the Messenger of Allah (saw) gestured to him to stay where
he was. Then the Messenger of Allah (saw) sat beside Abu Bakr. Abu Bakr was
following the prayer of the Messenger of Allah (saw), and the people were
following the prayer of Abu Bakr.” (Sahih)
1234 It was
narrated that Salim bin ‘Ubaid said: “The Messenger of Allah (saw) fainted when
he was sick, then he woke up and said: ‘Has the time for prayer come?’ They
said: ‘Yes.’ He said: ‘Tell Bilal to call the Adhan, and tell Abu Bakr to lead
the people in prayer.’ Then he fainted, then he woke up and said: ‘Has the time
for prayer come?’ They said: ‘Yes.’ He said: ‘Tell Bilal to call the Adhan, and
tell Abu Bakr to lead the people in prayer.’ Then he fainted, then he woke up
and said: ‘Has the time for prayer come?’ They said: ‘Yes.’ He said: ‘Tell
Bilal to call the Adhan, and tell Abu Bakr to lead the people in prayer.’
‘Aishah said: ‘My father is a tender-hearted man, and if he stands in that
place he will weep and will not be able to do it. If you told someone else to
do it (that would be better).’ Then he fainted, then woke up and said: ‘Tell
Bilal to call the Adhan, and tell Abu Bakr to lead the people in prayer. You
are (like) the female companions of Yusuf.’ So Bilal was told to call the Adhan
and he did so, and Abu Bakr was told to lead the people in prayer. And he did
so then the Messenger of Allah (saw) felt a little better, and he said: ‘Fine
me someone I can lean on.’ Barirah and another man came, and he leaned on them.
When Abu Bakr saw him, he started to step back, but (the Prophet (saw))
gestured him to stay where he was. Then the Messenger of Allah (saw) came and
sat beside Abu Bakr, until Abu Bakr finished praying. Then the Messenger of
Allah (saw) passed away.” (Sahih)
Abu ‘Abdullah (Ibn Majah) said: “This Hadith is Gharib.
It was not narrated by anyone other than Nasr bin ‘Ali.
1235 It was
narrated that Ibn ‘Abbas said: “When the Messenger of Allah (saw) fell ill with
what would be his final illness, he was in the house of ‘Aishah. He said: ‘Call
‘Ali for me.’ ‘Aishah said: ‘O Messenger of Allah, should we call Abu Bakr for
you?’ He said: ‘Call him.’ Hafsah said: ‘O Messenger of Allah, should we call
‘Umar for you?’ He said: ‘Call him.’ Ummul-Fadl said: ‘O Messenger of Allah,
should we call Al-‘Abbas for you?’ He said: ‘Yes.’ When they had gathered, the
Messenger of Allah (saw) lifted his head, looked and fell silent. ‘Umar said:
‘Get up and leave the Messenger of Allah (saw).’ Then Bilal came to tell him
that the time for prayer had come, and he said: ‘Tell Abu Bakr to lead the people
in prayer.’ ‘Aishah said: ‘O Messenger of Allah, Abu Bakr is a soft and
tender-hearted man, and if he does not see you, he will weep and the people
will weep with him. If you tell ‘Umar to lead the people in prayer (that would
be better).’ Abu Bakr went out and led the people in prayer, then the Messenger
of Allah (saw) felt a little better, so he came out, supported by two men, with
his feet making lines along the ground. When the people saw him, they said:
‘Subhan-Allah,’ to alert Abu Bakr. He wanted to step back, but the Prophet
(saw) gestured him to stay where he was. Then the Messenger of Allah (saw) came
and sat on his right. Abu Bakr stood up and he was following the lead of the
Prophet (saw), and the people were following the lead of Abu Bakr. Ibn ‘Abbas
said; ‘And the Messenger of Allah (saw) started to recite from where Abu Bakr
had reached.’” (Da’if)
(One of the narrators) Waki’ said: “This is the Sunnah.”
He said: “So Allah’s Messenger (saw) died during that illness.”
1236 Hamzah
bin Mughirah bin Shu’bah narrated that his father said: “The Messenger of Allah
(saw) lagged behind (on a journey) and we reached the people when ‘Abdur Rahman
bin ‘Awf had already led them in one Rak’ah of the prayer. When he realized
that the Prophet (saw) was there, he wanted to step back, but the Prophet (saw)
gestured to him that he should complete the prayer. He said: ‘You have done
well, do the same in the future.’” (Sahih)
1237 It was
narrated that ‘Aishah said: “The Messenger of Allah (saw) fell ill and come of
his Companions came to visit him. The Messenger of Allah (saw) performed prayer
while sitting down, and they prayed behind him standing up. He gestured them to
sit down, and when he finished he said: ‘The Imam is appointed to be followed.
When he bows, then bow; when he stands up again, then stand up, and if he prays
sitting down the pray sitting down.’” (Sahih)
1238 It was
narrated from Anas bin Malik that the Prophet (saw) fell from his horse and he
suffered some lacerations on his right side. We went to visit him and the time
for prayer came. He led us in prayer sitting down, and we prayed behind him
sitting down. When he finished the prayer he said: “The Imam is appointed to be
followed. When he says Allahu Akbar, then saw Allahu Akbar; when he bows, then
bow; when he says Sami’ Allahu liman hamidah, then say Rabbana wa lakal-hamd;
when he prostrates then prostrate; and if he prays sitting down then pray
sitting down.” (Sahih)
1239 It was
narrated that Abu Hurairah said: “The Messenger of Allah (saw) said: ‘The Imam
is appointed to be followed. When he says Allahu Akbar, then say Allahu Akbar;
when he bows, then bow; when he says Sami’ Allahu liman hamidah, then say
Rabbana wa lakal-hamd; when he prostrates then prostrate; if he prays standing,
then pray standing, and if he prays sitting down then pray sitting down.”
(Sahih)
1240 It was
narrated that Jabir said: “The Messenger of Allah (saw) fell ill, and we prayed
behind him while he was sitting down, and Abu Bakr was saying the Takbir so
that the people could hear them. He turned to us and saw us standing, so he
gestured to us to sit down. When he had said the Salam, he said: ‘You were
about to do the action of the Persians and Romans, who remain standing while
their kings are seated. Do not do that. Follow the lead of your Imam; if he
prays standing, then pray standing, and if he prays sitting down, then pray
sitting down.’” (Sahih)
1241 Sa’d bin
Taris said: “I said to my father: ‘O my father! You prayed behind the Messenger
of Allah (saw) and behind Abu Bakr, ‘Umar and ‘Uthman, and behind ‘Ali here in
Kufah for about five years. Did they recite Qunut in Fajr?’ He said: ‘O my son!
That is an innovation.’” (Sahih)
1242 It was
narrated that Umm Salamah said: “The Messenger of Allah (saw) was forbidden to
recite Qunut in Fajr.” (Maudu’)
1243 It was
narrated from Anas bin Malik that the Messenger of Allah (saw) used to recite
Qunut in the Subh prayer, and he used to supplicate in it against one of the
Arab tribes for a month, then he stopped doing so. (Sahih)
1244 It was
narrated that Abu Hurairah said: “When the Messenger of Allah (saw) raised his
head from Ruku’ in the Subh prayer, he said: ‘O Allah, save Al-Walid bin Walid,
Salamah bin Hisham and ‘Ayyash bin Abu Rabi’ah, and the oppressed in Makkah. O
Allah, tighten Your grip on Mudar, and send them years of famine like the
famine of Yusuf.” (Sahih)
1245 It was
narrated from Abu Hurairah that the Prophet (saw) commanded killing the two
black ones during prayer; the scorpion and the snake. (Sahih)
1246 It was
narrated that ‘Aishah said: “The Prophet (saw) was stung by a scorpion while he
was performing prayer, and he said: ‘May Allah curse the scorpion, for it does
not spare anyone, whether he is praying or not. Kill them whether you are in
Ihram or not.’” In Al-Hill (outside the sacred precincts of Makkah) or Al-Haram
(the sacred precincts or Makkah). (Hasan)
1247 It was
narrated from Ibn Abu Rafi’, from his father, from his grandfather, that the
Prophet (saw) killed a scorpion while he was praying. (Da’if)
1248 It was
narrated from Abu Hurairah that the Messenger of Allah (saw) forbade two
prayers: prayer after the Fajr until the sun has risen, and prayer after ‘Asr
until the sun has set. (Sahih)
1249 It was
narrated from Abu Sa’eed Al-Khudri that the Prophet (saw) said: “There is no
prayer after the ‘Asr until the sun has set, and there is no prayer after the
Fajr until the sun has risen.” (Sahih)
1250 It was
narrated that Ibn ‘Abbas said: “Good men among whom was ‘Umar bin Khattab, and
the best of them in my view is ‘Umar, testified before me that the Messenger of
Allah (saw) said: ‘There is no prayer after Fajr until the sun has risen, and
there is no prayer after the ‘Asr until the sun has set.’” (Sahih)
1251 It was
narrated that ‘Amr bin ‘Abasah said: “I came to the Messenger of Allah (saw)
and said: ‘Is there any time that is more beloved to Allah than another?’ He
said: ‘Yes, the middle of the night, so pray as much as you want until dawn
comes. Then refrain from praying until the sun has risen, and as long as it
looks like a shield until it becomes apparent. Then pray as much as you want
until a pole stands on its shadow (i.e., noon), then refrain from praying until
it has crossed the zenith, for Hell is heated up at midday. Then pray as much
as you want until you pray ‘Asr, then refrain from praying until the sun has
set, for it sets between the two horns of Satan and it rises between the two
horns of Satan.’” (Da’if)
1252 It was
narrated that Abu Hurairah said: “Safwan bin Mu’attal asked the Messenger of
Allah (saw): ‘O Messenger of Allah, I want to ask you about something of which
you have knowledge and I know nothing.’ He said: ‘What is it?’ He said: ‘Is
there any time of the night or day when it is disliked to perform prayer? He
said: ‘Yes, when you have prayed the Subh, then do not pray until the sun has
risen, for it rises between the two horns of Satan. Then pray, for the prayer
is attended (by the angels) and is acceptable (to Allah) until the sun is right
overhead like a spear. For at that time Hell is heated up and its gates are
opened. (Then refrain from prayer) until the sun passes the zenith. Then when
it has passed the zenith, the prayer is attended (by the angels) and is
acceptable (to Allah) until you pray the ‘Asr. Then stop praying until the sun
has set.’” (Hasan)
1253 It was
narrated from Abu ‘Abdullah As-Sunabihi that the Messenger of Allah (saw) said:
“The sun rises between the two horns of Satan” or he said “The two horns of
Satan rise with it, and when it has risen, Satan parts from it. When it is in
the middle of the sky he accompanies it, then when it has crossed the zenith he
parts from it. When it is about to set, he accompanies it, and when it has set
he parts from it. So do no pray at these three times.” (Sahih)
1254 It was
narrated that Jubair bin Mut’im said: “The Messenger of Allah (saw) said: ‘O
Banu ‘Abd Manaf! Do not prevent anyone from circumambulating this House or
praying at any time he wants of the day or night.” (Sahih)
1255 It was
narrated that ‘Abdullah bin Mas’ud said: “The Messenger of Allah (saw) said:
‘You may come across people who offer a prayer at the wrong time. If you meet
them, then perform prayer in your houses at the time that you know, then pray
with them and make that voluntary.” (Sahih)
1256 It was
narrated from Abu Dharr that the Prophet (saw) said: “Offer prayer on time, and
if you reached the Imam leading them in prayers (on time), then perform it with
them, and you will be safe with your prayer, otherwise it will be voluntary for
you.” (Sahih)
1257 It was
narrated from ‘Ubadah bin Samit that the Prophet (saw) said: “There will be
leaders who will be distracted by matters and they will delay the prayer until
after its proper time. So make your prayer with them voluntary.” (Sahih)
1258 It was
narrated that Ibn ‘Umar said: “The Messenger of Allah (saw) said concerning the
fear prayer: “The Imam should lead one group in prayer, and they should perform
one prostration, and there should be another group between them and the enemy
(guarding them). Then those who did the prostration with their leader should
move away, and take the place of those who have not yet prayed. Then those who
have not yet prayed should come forward and perform one prostration with their
leader. Then their leader should move away, and his prayer will be complete.
Then each group should perform one prostration by itself. If the fear is too
great, then (they should pray) on foot or riding.’” He said: What is meant by
prostration here is a Rak’ah. (Sahih)
1259 It was
narrated from Sahl bin Abu Hathmah that he said concerning the fear prayer:
“The Imam should stand facing the Qiblah, and a group of them should stand with
him, and another group should stand in the direction of the enemy, facing
towards the row (of worshippers). He should lead them in one Rak’ah, then they
should bow and do two prostrations by themselves where they are. Then they
should go and take the place of the others, and the others should come and pray
one Rak’ah, bowing and prostrating with the leader. Then he will have prayed
two Rak’ah and they will have prayed one; then they should perform another
Rak’ah, bowing and performing two prostrations.” (Sahih)
Muhammad bin Bashshar said: “I asked Yahya bin Sa’eed
Al-Qattan about this Hadith. So he narrated to me, from Shu’bah, from
‘Abdur-Rahman bin Qasim, from his father, from Salih bin Khawwat, from Sahl bin
Abu Hathamah, from the Prophet (saw) similar to what Yahya bin Sa’eed
(Al-Ansari) narrated. He said: “Write it next to it, for I do not remember the
narration, but it is similar to the narration of Yahya (no. 1259).
1260 It was
narrated from Jabir bin ‘Abdullah that the Prophet (saw) led his Companions in
the fear prayer. He led them all in bowing, then the Messenger of Allah (saw)
and the row nearest him prostrated, and the others stood up, then when he stood
up, they prostrated twice by themselves. Then the front row moved back and took
their place, and they moved forward until they formed the front row. Then the
Prophet (saw) led them all in bowing, then the Messenger of Allah (saw) and the
row nearest to him prostrated, and when they raised their heads, the others
prostrated twice. So all of them bowed with the Prophet (saw) and some of them
prostrated by themselves, and the enemy was in the direction of the Qiblah.
(Sahih)
1261 It was
narrated that Abu Mas’ud said: The Messenger of Allah (saw) said: “The sun and
the moon do not become eclipsed for the death of anyone among mankind. If you
see that, then stand and perform prayer.” (Sahih)
1262 It was
narrated that Nu’man bin Bashir said: “The sun was eclipsed at the time of the
Messenger of Allah (saw), and he came out alarmed, dragging his lower garment,
until he reached the mosque. He continued to perform prayer until the eclipse
was over, then he said: ‘Some people claim that the sun and moon only become
eclipsed because of the death of a great leader. That is not so. The sun and
the moon do not become eclipsed for the death or birth of anyone. When Allah
manifests Himself to anything in His creation, it humbles itself before Him.’”
(Da’if)
1263 It was
narrated that ‘Aishah said: “The sun was eclipsed during the life of the
Messenger of Allah (saw). The Messenger of Allah (saw) went out to the mosque
and stood and said the Takbir, and the people formed rows behind him. The
Messenger of Allah (saw) recited for a long time, then he said the Takbir and
bowed for a long time. Then he raised his head and said: ‘Sami’ Allahu liman
hamidah, Rabban was lakal-hamd.’ Then he stood and recited for a long time, but
shorter than the first recitation. Then he said the Takbir and bowed for a long
time, but less than the first bowing. Then he said: ‘Sami’ Allahu liman
hamidah, Rabbana wa lakal-hamd.’ Then he did the same in the next Rak’ah, and
he completed four Rak’ah and four sets of prostration, and the eclipse ended
before he finished. Then he stood and addressed the people. He praised Allah as
He deserves to be praised, then he said: ‘The sun and the moon are two of the
signs of Allah. They do not become eclipsed for the death or birth of anyone.
If you see that then seek help in prayer.’” (Sahih)
1264 It was
narrated that Samurah bin Jundab said: “The Messenger of Allah (saw) led us in
the eclipse prayer, and we did not hear his voice.” (Hasan)
1265 It was
narrated that Asma’ bint Abu Bakr said: “The Messenger of Allah (saw) performed
the eclipse prayer. He stood for a long time, then he bowed for a long time,
then he stood up for a long time, then he bowed for a long time, then he stood
up, then he prostrated for a long time, then he sat up, then he prostrated for
a long time. He stood for a long time, then he bowed for a long time, then he
stood up for a long time, then he bowed for a long time, then he stood up for a
long times, then he bowed for a long time, then he stood up, then he prostrated
for a long time, then he sat up, then he prostrated for a long time. Then he
finished and said: ‘Paradise was brought close to me, so that if I had dared, I
could have brought you some of its fruits. And Hell was brought near to me,
until I said: “O Lord, am, I one of them?” Nafi’ said: “I think that he said:
‘And i saw a woman being scratched by a cat that belonged to her. I said: “What
is wrong with this woman?” They said: “She detained it until it died of hunger;
she did not feed it and she did not let it loose to eat of the vermin of the
earth.” (Sahih)
1266 It was
narrated from Hisham bin Ishaq bin ‘Absullah bin Kinanah that his father said:
“One of the chiefs* sent me to Ibn ‘Abbas to ask him about the prayer for rain.
Ibn ‘Abbas said: ‘What kept him from asking me?’ He said: ‘The Messenger of
Allah (saw) went out humbly, walking with a humble and moderate gait,
imploring, and he performed two Rak’ah as he used to pray for ‘Eid, but he did
not give a sermon like this sermon of yours.’” (Hasan)
*In the narration of At-Tirmidhi (no. 558), it was Walid
bin ‘Uqbah.
1267 It was
narrated that ‘Abdullah bin Abu Bakr said: “I heard ‘Abbad bin Tamim narrating
to my father that his paternal uncle had seen the Prophet (saw) going out to
the prayer place to pray for rain. He faced the Qiblah and turned his cloak
around, and prayed two Rak’ah.”
(One of the narrators) Muhammad bin Sabbah said: “Sufyan
told us something similar, narrating from Yahya bin Sa’eed, from Abu Bakr bin Muhammad
bin ‘Amr bin Hazm, from ‘Abbas bin Tamim, from his paternal uncle, from the
Prophet (saw).”
Sufyan narrated that Al-Mas’udi said: “I asked Abu Bakr
bin Muhammad bin ‘Amr: ‘Did he turn it upside down pr right to left?’ He said:
‘No, it was right to left.’” (Sahih)
1268 It was
narrated that Abu Hurairah said: “The Messenger of Allah (saw) went out one day
to pray for rain. He led us in praying two Rak’ah without any Adhan or Iqamah,
then he addressed us and supplicated to Allah. He turned to face the Qiblah,
raising his hands, then he turned his cloak around, putting its right on the
left and its left on the right.” (Da’if)
1269 It was
narrated from Shurahbil bin Simt that he said to Ka’b: “O Ka’b bin Murrah,
narrate to us a Hadith from the Messenger of Allah (saw), but be careful.” He
said: “A man came to the Prophet (saw) and said: ‘O Messenger of Allah, ask
Allah for rain!’ So the Messenger of Allah (saw) raised his hands and said: ‘O
Allah! Send wholesome, productive rain upon all of us, sooner rather than
later, beneficial and not harmful.’ No sooner had they finished performing
Friday (prayer) but they were revived. Then they came to him and complained to
him about the rain, saying: ‘O Allah, around us and not upon us.’ Then the
clouds began to disperse right and left.” (Hasan)
1270 It was
narrated that Ibn ‘Abbas said: “A Bedouin came to the Prophet (saw) and said:
‘O Messenger of Allah, I have come to you from people who have no place to
graze their flocks and even their male camels have become weak. He mounted the
pulpit and praised Allah, then he said: ‘O Allah, send upon us all abundant,
wholesome rain, productive and plentiful, sooner rather than later.’ Then the
rain came down, and no one came to him from any direction but they said: ‘We have
been revived.’” (Da’if)
1271 Mu’tamir
narrated from his father, from Barakah, from Bashir bin Nahik, from Abu
Hurairah: “The Prophet (saw) supplicated for rain (raising his hands) until I
saw or one could see the whiteness of his armpits.” (Sahih)
(One of the narrators) Mu’tamir said: “I think it was
during the prayer for rain.”
1272 Salim
narrated that his father said: “Sometimes I remember the words of the poet when
I was looking at the face of the Messenger of Allah (saw) on the pulpit. He did
not come down until all the waterspouts in Al-Madinah were filled with rain.
And I remember what the poet said:
‘He has a white complexion and rain is sought by virtue
of his countenance,
He cares for the orphans, and protects the widows,
These are the words of Abu Talib.” (Hasan)
1273 It was
narrated that ‘Ata’ said: “I heard Ibn ‘Abbas say: ‘I bear witness that the
Messenger of Allah (saw) prayed before the sermon, then he delivered the
sermon. And he thought that the women had not heard, so he went over to them
and reminded them (of Allah) and preached to them and enjoined them to give in
charity, and Bilal was spreading his hands like this, and the women started
giving their earrings, rings and things.’” (Sahih)
1274 It was
narrated from Ibn ‘Abbas that the Prophet (saw) prayed on the day of ‘Eid with
no Adhan and no Iqamah. (Sahih)
1275 It was
narrated that Abu Sa’eed said: “Marwan brought the pulpit out one ‘Eid day and
started to deliver the sermon before the prayer. A man stood up and said: ‘O
Commander of the Believers, you have gone against the Sunnah. You have brought
the pulpit out on the day of ‘Eid and it was not brought out before, and you
started with the sermon before the prayer, when this was not done before.’ Abu
Sa’eed said: ‘As for this man, he has done his duty. I heard the Messenger of
Allah (saw) say: “Whoever among you sees an evil action, and he is able to
change it with his hand, then change it with his hand (by taking action); if he
cannot, (do so) with his tongue then with his tongue (by speaking out); and if
he cannot then with his heart (by hating it and feeling that it is wrong), and
that is the weakest of faith.” (Sahih)
1276 It was
narrated that Ibn ‘Umar said: “The Prophet (saw), then Abu Bakr, then ‘Umar,
used to pray the ‘Eid prayer before delivering the sermon.” (Sahih)
1277
‘Abdur-Rahman bin Sa’d bin ‘Ammar bin Sa’d, the Mu’adhdhin of the Messenger of
Allah (saw), narrated from his father, from his father, from his grandfather,
that the Messenger of Allah (saw) used to say the Takbir in the ‘Eid prayer,
seven times in the first (Rak’ah) before reciting Qur’an, and five times in the
second before reciting Qur’an. (Hasan)
1278 It was
narrated from ‘Amr bin Shu’aib, from his father, from his grandfather, that the
Prophet (saw) said the Takbir seven times and five times in the ‘Eid prayer.
(Hasan)
1279 Kathir
bin ‘Abdullah bin ‘Amr bin ‘Awf narrated, from his father, from his
grandfather, that the Messenger of Allah (saw) said the Takbir in the ‘Eid
prayers, seven times in the first Rak’ah and five times in the second. (Hasan)
1280 It was
narrated from ‘Aishah that the Messenger of Allah (saw) said the Takbir seven
and five times in (the prayer for ‘Eid) Fitr and Adha, apart from the Takbir
for Ruku’ (bowing). (Hasan)
1281 It was
narrated from Nu’man bin Bashir that the Messenger of Allah (saw) used to
recite “Glorify the Name of your Lord, the Most High,” [Al-A’la (87)] and “Has
there come to you the narration of the overwhelming?” [Al-Ghashiyah (88)] in
the ‘Eid prayer. (Sahih)
1282 It was
narrated that ‘Ubaidullah bin ‘Abdullah said: “Umar went out on the day of ‘Eid
and sent word to Abu Waqid Al-Laithi asking what the Prophet (saw) used to
recite on this day. He said: ‘Qaf [Qaf (50)] and ‘Iqtarabat’.” [Al-Qamar (54)]
(Sahih)
1283 It was
narrated from Ibn ‘Abbas that the Prophet (saw) used to recite in the ‘Eid
prayer “Glorify the Name of your Lord, the Most High.” [Al-A’la (87)] and “Has
there come to you the narration of the overwhelming?” [Al-Ghashiyah (88)]
(Hasan)
1284 It was
narrated that Isma’il bin Abu Khalid said: “I saw Abu Khalil, and he was a
Companions, and my brother narrated to me that he said: ‘I saw the Prophet
(saw) delivering the sermon atop his she-camel, and an Ethiopian was holding
onto its reins.’” (Hasan)
1285 It was
narrated that Qais bin ‘Aidh, who was Abu Kahil, said: “I saw the Prophet (saw)
delivering the sermon atop a beautiful she-camel, and an Ethiopian was holding
onto its reins.” (Hasan)
1286 It was
narrated from Salamah bin Nubait that his father performed Hajj and said: “I
saw the Prophet (saw) delivering the sermon atop his camel.” (Da’if)
1287 It was
narrated from ‘Abdur-Rahman bin Sa’d bin ‘Ammar bin Sa’d, the Mu’adhdhin, that
his father narrated, from his father, that his grandfather said: “The Prophet
(saw) used to say the Takbir between the two sermons and he used to say the
Takbir a great deal in the sermon of ‘Eid.” (Da’if)
1288 Abu
Sa’eed Al-Khudri said: “The Messenger of Allah (saw) used to go out on the day
of ‘Eid and lead the people in praying two Rak’ah, then he would say the Salam
and stand on his two feet facing the people while they were sitting down. He
would say: ‘Give in charity. Give in charity.’ Those who gave most in charity
were the women, (they would give) earrings and rings and things. If he wanted
to send out an expedition he would mention it, otherwise he would leave.”
(Sahih)
1289 It was
narrated that Jabir said: “The Messenger of Allah (saw) went out on the Day of
Al-Fitr or Al-Adha, and delivered a sermon standing up. Then he sat down
briefly, then stood up again.” (Da’if)
1290 It was
narrated that ‘Abdullah bin Sa’ib said: “I attended the ‘Eid prayer with the
Messenger of Allah (saw). He led us in offering the ‘Eid prayer, then he said:
‘I have finished the prayer. Whoever wants to sit (and listen to) the sermon,
then let him sit, and whoever wants to leave, then let him leave.’” (Sahih)
1291 It was
narrated from Ibn ‘Abbas that the Messenger of Allah (saw) went out and led
them in the ‘Eid prayer, and he did not pray before it or after it. (Sahih)
1292 It was
narrated from ‘Amr bin Shu’aib, from his father, from his grandfather, that the
Prophet (saw) did not pray before or after the ‘Eid prayer. (Hasan)
1293 It was
narrated that Abu Sa’eed Al-Khudri said: “The Messenger of Allah (saw) did not
pray before the ‘Eid prayer, but when he went back to his house he would pray
two Rak’ah.” (Da’if)
1294
‘Abdur-Rahman bin Sa’d bin ‘Ammar bin Sa’d said: “My father told me, from his
father, from his grandfather, that the Prophet (saw) used to go out to the ‘Eid
prayers walking, and he would come back walking.” (Da’if)
1295 It was
narrated that Ibn ‘Umar said: “The Messenger of Allah (saw) used to go out to
the ‘Eid prayers walking, and come back walking.” (Da’if)
1296 It was
narrated that ‘Ali said: “It is part of the Sunnah to walk to ‘Eid (prayers).”
(Da’if)
1297 It was
narrated from Muhammad bin ‘Ubaidullah bin Abu Rafi’, from his father, from his
grandfather, that the Messenger of Allah (saw) used to come to ‘Eid prayers
walking. (Da’if)
1298
‘Abdur-Rahman bin Sa’d bin ‘Ammar bin Sa’d said: “My father told me, from his
father, from his grandfather, that when the Prophet (saw) went out on the two
‘Eid, he would pass by the house of Sa’eed bin Abul-‘As, then by the people of
the tent, then he would leave by a different route, via Banu Zuraiq, then he
would go out by the house of ‘Ammar bin Yasir and the house of Abu Hurairah to
Balat.” (Da’if)
1299 It was
narrated from Ibn ‘Umar that he used to go out to the ‘Eid prayers via one
route, and return via another, and he said that the Messenger of Allah (saw)
used to go that. (Hasan)
1300 It was
narrated from Muhammad bin ‘Ubaidullah bin Abu Rafi’, from his father, from his
grandfather, that the Messenger of Allah (saw) used to come to ‘Eid prayers
walking, and that he would go back via a different route than the one he began
with. (Da’if)
1301 It was
narrated from Abu Hurairah that when the Prophet (saw) went out to ‘Eid
(prayers), he would return via another route than the first one he took.
(Sahih)
1302 It was
narrated that ‘Amir said: “Iyad Al-Ash’ari was in Anbar at the time of ‘Eid,
and he said: ‘Why is it that I do not see you engaged in Taqlis as was done in
the presence of the Messenger of Allah (saw)?’” (Da’if)
1303 It was
narrated from ‘Amir that Qais bin Sa’d said: “There is nothing that happened
during the time of the Messenger of Allah (saw) except that I have seen it,
except for one thing, which is that Taqlis was performed for the Messenger of
Allah (saw) on the Day of Fitr. (Da’if)
(Three other chains of narration) with similar wording.
1304 It was
narrated from Ibn ‘Umar that the Messenger of Allah (saw) used to set out for
the praying place in the morning of the day of ‘Eid, and a small spear would be
carried before him. When he reached the praying place, it would be set up in
front of him, then he would pray facing it, and that was because the praying
place was an open space in which there was nothing that could serve as a
Sutrah. (Sahih)
1305 It was
narrated that Ibn ‘Umar said: “When the Prophet (saw) prayed on the day of ‘Eid
or on another occasion, a small spear was set up in front of him, and he prayed
facing it, and the people were behind him.” (Sahih)
Nafi’ said: It is from here that the leaders have taken
this practice.
1306 It was
narrated from Anas bin Malik that the Messenger of Allah (saw) prayed ‘Eid at
the prayer place, using a small spear as a Sutrah. (Sahih)
1307 It was
narrated that Umm ‘Atiyyah said: “The Messenger of Allah (saw) commanded us to
bring them (the women) out on the day of Fitr and the day of Nahr.” Umm
‘Atiyyah said: “We said: ‘What if one of them does not have an outer covering?’
He said: ‘Let her sister share her own outer covering with her.’” (Sahih)
1308 It was
narrated that Umm ‘Atiyyah said: “The Messenger of Allah (saw) said: ‘Bring out
the women who have attained puberty and those who are in seclusion so that they
may attend the ‘Eid prayer and (join in) the supplication of the Muslims. But
let the women who are menstruating avoid the prayer place.”
1309 It was
narrated from Ibn ‘Abbas that the Prophet (saw) used to bring his daughters and
his wives out on the two ‘Eid. (Da’if)
1310 It was
narrated that Iyas bin Abi Ramlah Ash-Shami said: “I heard a man asking Zaid
bin Arqam: ‘Were you present with the Messenger of Allah (saw) when there were
two ‘Eid on one day?’ He said: ‘Yes.’ He said: ‘What did he do?’ He said: ‘he
prayed the ‘Eid prayer, then he granted a concession not to pray the Friday,
then he said: “Whoever wants to pray (Friday), let him do so.” (Hasan)
1311 It was
narrated from Ibn ‘Abbas that the Messenger of Allah (saw) said: “Two ‘Eid have
come together on this day of yours. So whoever wants, that (the ‘Eid prayer)
will suffice him, and he will not have to pray Friday, but we will pray Friday
if Allah wills.” (Da’if)
Another chain with similar wording.
1312 It was
narrated that Ibn ‘Umar said: “Two ‘Eid came together at the time of the
Messenger of Allah (saw), so he led the people in prayer, then he said:
‘Whoever wishes to come to Friday (prayer), let him come, and whoever wishes to
stay behind, let him stay behind.’” (Hasan)
1313 It was
narrated that Abu Hurairah said: “Rain fell on the day of ‘Eid at the time of
the Messenger of Allah (saw), so he led them in prayer in the mosque. (Da’if)
1314 It was
narrated from Ibn ‘Abbas that the Prophet (saw) forbade wearing weapons in the
Muslim lands on the two ‘Eid, except if the enemy was present. (Da’if)
1315 It was
narrated that Ibn ‘Abbas said: “The Messenger of Allah (saw) used to have a
bath on the day of Fitr and the day of Adha.” (Da’if)
1316 It was
narrated from ‘Abdur-Rahman bin ‘Uqbah bin Fakih bin Sa’d, from his grandfather
Fakih bin Sa’d, who was a Companion of the Prophet (saw) that the Messenger of
Allah (saw) used to take a bath on the Day of Fitr, the Day of Nahr, and the
day of ‘Arafah, and Fakih used to tell his family to have a bath on these days.
(Maudu’)
1317 Yazid bin
Khumair narrated that ‘Abdullah bin Busr went out with the people on the Day of
Fitr or Adha, and he objected to the Imam’s delay. He said: “We would have
finished by this time.” And that was the time of Tasbih. (Sahih)
1318 It was
narrated that Ibn ‘Umar said: “The Messenger of Allah (saw) used to offer the
night prayers two by two.” (Sahih)
1319 It was
narrated from Ibn ‘Umar that the Messenger of Allah (saw) said: “The night
prayer is (to be offered) two by two.” (Sahih)
1320 It was
narrated that Ibn ‘Umar said: “The Prophet (saw) was asked about the night prayer.
He said: ‘Pray two by two, and if you fear that dawn is coming, then perform
Witr with one Rak’ah.’” (Sahih)
1321 It was
narrated that Ibn ‘Abbas said: “The Prophet (saw) used to pray the night prayer
two Rak’ah by two Rak’ah.” (Da’if)
1322 Ibn ‘Umar
narrated that the Messenger of Allah (saw) said: “Prayers at night and during
the day are to be offered two by two.” (Hasan)
1323 It was
narrated from Umm Hani’ bint Abu Talib that on the day of the Conquest (of
Makkah) the Messenger of Allah (saw) prayed voluntary Duha with eight Rak’ah,
saying the Salam after each two Rak’ah. (Hasan)
1324 It was
narrated from Abu Sa’eed that the Prophet (saw) said: “After each two Rak’ah
there should be the Taslim.” (Da’if)
1325 It was
narrated that Muttalib that is, Ibn Abu Wada’ah said: “The Messenger of Allah
9saw) said: ‘The night prayers are (to be offered) two by two. Say the
Tashah-hud after each two Rak’ah, and raise your hands in all humility like one
who is poor and needy and say: ‘Allahummaghfir li (O Allah, forgive me).’ And
whoever does not do that, it is imperfect.’” (Da’if)
1326 It was
narrated that Abu Hurairah said: “The Messenger of Allah (saw) said: ‘Whoever
fasts Ramadan and spends its nights in prayer, out of faith and in hope of
reward, his previous sins will be forgiven.’” (Hasan)
1327 It was
narrated that Abu Dharr said: “We fasted Ramadan with the Messenger of Allah
(saw) and he did not lead us in praying Qiyam (prayers at night) during any
part of it, until there were seven nights left. He led us in praying Qiyam on
the seventh night until approximately one third of the night had passed. Then
on the sixth night which followed it he did not lead us in prayer. Then he led
us in praying Qiyam on the fifth night which followed it until almost half the
night had passed. I said: ‘O Messenger of Allah, would that we had offered
voluntary prayers throughout the whole night.’ He said: ‘Whoever stands with
the Imam until he finishes, it is equivalent to spending the whole night in
prayer.’ Then on the fourth night which followed it, he did not lead us in
prayer, until the third night that followed it, when he gathered his wives and
family, and he people gathered, and he led us in prayer until we feared that we
would miss the Falah.” It was asked: “What is the Falah?” He said: “Suhur.” He
said: “Then he did not lead us in prayer at night for the rest of the month.”
(Sahih)
1328 It was
narrated that Nadr bin Shaiban said: “I met Abu Salamah bin ‘Abdur-Rahman and
said: ‘Tell me a Hadith that you heard from your father, in which mention is
made of the month of Ramadan.’ He said: ‘Yes, my father narrated to me that the
Messenger of Allah (saw) mentioned the month of Ramadan and said: “A month
which Allah has enjoined upon you to fast, and in which I have established
Qiyam (prayers at night) as Sunnah for you. So whoever fasts it and spends its
nights in prayer out of faith and in hope of reward; he will emerge from his
sins as on the day his mother bore him.” (Da’if)
1329 It was
narrated that Abu Hurairah said: “The Messenger of Allah (saw) said: ‘At night
Satan ties a rope in which there are three knots to the nape of the neck of
anyone of you. If he wakes up and remembers Allah, one knot is untied. If he
performs ablution, another knot is untied, and if he gets up to pray, all the
knots are untied, so he wakes up energetic and cheerful, he has already earned
something good. But if he does not do that, he wakes up bad-tempered, having
earned nothing good.” (Sahih)
1330 It was
narrated that ‘Abdullah said: “Mention was made to the Messenger of Allah (saw)
of a man who slept until morning came. He said: ‘That is because Satan urinated
in his ears.’” (Sahih)
1331 It was
narrated that ‘Abdullah bin ‘Amr said: “The Messenger of Allah (saw) said: ‘Do
not be like so-and-so, who used to pray voluntary night prayers then stopped
praying voluntary night prayers.” (Sahih)
1332 It was
narrated that Jabir bin ‘Abdullah said: “The Messenger of Allah (saw) said:
‘The mother of Sulaiman bin Dawud said to Sulaiman: “O my son, do not sleep too
much at night, for sleeping too much at night will leave a man poor on the Day
of Resurrection.” (Da’if)
1333 It was
narrated that Jabir said: “The Messenger of Allah (saw) said: ‘Whoever prays a
great deal at night, his face will be handsome during the day.’” (Maudu’)
1334 It was
narrated that ‘Abdullah bin Salam said: “When the Messenger of Allah (saw) came
to Al-Madinah, the people rushed towards him and it was said: ‘The Messenger of
Allah (saw) has come!’ I came along with the people to see him, and when I
looked at the face of the Messenger of Allah (saw), I realized that his face
was not the face of a liar. The first thing he said was: “O people, spread (the
greeting of) Salam, offer food to people and pray at night when people are sleeping,
you will enter Paradise in peace.”
1335 It was
narrated that Abu Sa’eed and Abu Hurairah said that the Prophet (saw) said:
‘When a man wakes up at night and wakes his wife, and they pray two Rak’ah,
they will be recorded among the men and women who remember Allah much.” (Da’if)
1336 It was
narrated that Abu Hurairah said: “The Messenger of Allah (saw) said: ‘May Allah
have mercy on a man who gets up at night and prays, and wakes his wife, and she
prays; and if she refuses he sprinkles water in her face. And May Allah have
mercy on a woman who gets up at night and prays, and wakes her husband and he
prays; and if he refuses, she sprinkles water in his face.’” (Hasan)
1337 It was
narrated that ‘Abdur-Rahman bin Sa’ib said: “Sa’d bin Abu Waqqas came to us
when he had become blind. I greeted him with Salam and he said: ‘Who are you?’
So I told him, and he said: ‘Welcome, O son of my brother. I have heard that
you recite Qur’an in a beautiful voice. I heard the Messenger of Allah (saw)
say: “This Qur’an was revealed with sorrow, so when you recite it, then weep.
If you cannot weep then pretend to weep, and make your voice melodious in
reciting it. Whoever does not make his voice melodious, he is not one of us.”
(Da’if)
1338 it was
narrated that ‘Aishah the wife of the Prophet (saw) said: “One night at the
time of the Messenger of Allah (saw) I was late returning from the ‘Isha’, then
I came and he said: ‘Where were you?’ I said: ‘I was listening to the
recitation of a man among your Companions, for I have never heard a recitation
or a voice like his from anyone.’ He got up and I got up with him, to go and
listen to him. Then he turned to me and said: ‘This is Salim, the freed slave
of Abu Hudhaifah. Praise is to Allah Who has created such men among my Ummah.’”
(Sahih)
1339 It was
narrated that Jabir said: “The Messenger of Allah (saw) said: ‘Among the people
who recite the Qur’an with the most beautiful voices is the man who, when you
hear him, you think that he fears Allah.’” (Da’if)
1340 It was
narrated that Fadalah bin ‘Ubaid said: “The Messenger of Allah (saw) said:
‘Allah listens more attentively to a man with a beautiful voice who recites
Qur’an out loud than the master of a singing slave listens to his slave.’”
(Da’if)
1341 It was
narrated that Abu Hurairah said: “The Messenger of Allah (saw) entered the
mosque and heard a man reciting Qur’an. He asked, ‘Who is this?’ It was said:
‘(He is) ‘Abdullah bin Qais.’ He said: ‘he has been given (sweet melodious
voice) from the Mazamir of the family of Dawud.’” (Hasan)
1342 It was
narrated from Bara’ (bin ‘Azib) that the Messenger of Allah (saw) said:
“Beautify the Qur’an with your voices.” (Sahih)
1343 It was
narrated that ‘Abdur-Rahman bin ‘Abdin Al-Qari said: “I heard ‘Umar bin Khattab
say: ‘The Messenger of Allah (saw) said: ‘Whoever sleeps and misses his daily
portion of Qur’an, or any part of it, let him read it between the Fajr prayer
and the Zuhr prayer, and it will be recorded as if he had read it during the
night.” (Sahih)
1344 It was
narrated that Abu Darda’ conveyed that the Prophet (saw) said: “Whoever goes to
bed intending to wake up and pray during the night, but is overwhelmed by sleep
until morning comes, what he intended will be recorded for him, and his sleep
is a charity given to him by his Lord.” (Sahih)
1345 It was
narrated from ‘Uthman bin ‘Abdullah bin Aws that his grandfather Aws bin
Hudhaifah said: “We came to the Messenger of Allah (saw) in the delegation of
Thaqif. The allies of Quraish stayed at the house of Mughirah bin Shu’bah, and
the Messenger of Allah (saw) camped Bani Malik in a tent belonging to him. He
used to come to us every night after the ‘Isha’ and speak to us standing on his
two feet, until he started to shift his weight from one foot to the other. Most
of what he told us was what he had suffered from his people, the Quraish. He
said: ‘(The two sides) were not equal. We were weak and oppressed and
humiliated, and when we went out to Al-Madinah, the outcome of the battles
between us varied; sometimes we would defeat them and sometimes they would
defeat us.’ One night he was later than he usually was, and I said: ‘O
Messenger of Allah, you have come to us late tonight.’ He said: ‘It occurred to
me that I had not read my daily portion of Qur’an and I did not want to come
out until I had completed it.’” Aws said: “I asked the Companions of the
Messenger of Allah (saw): ‘How did you used to divide up the Qur’an?’ They
said: ‘A third, a fifth, a seventh, a ninth, an eleventh, a thirteenth, and
Hizbul-Mufassal.’” (Da’if)
1346 It was
narrated that ‘Abdullah bin ‘Amr said: “I memorized the Qur’an and recited it
all in one night. The Messenger of Allah (saw) said: ‘I am afraid that you may
live a long life and that you may get bored. Recite it over the period of a
month.’ I said: ‘Let me benefit from my strength in my youth.’ He said: ‘Recite
it in ten days.’ I said: ‘Let me benefit from my strength and my youth.’ He
said: ‘Recite it in seven days.’ I said: ‘Let me benefit from my strength and
my youth,’ but he refused (to alter it any further).” (Da’if)
1347 It was
narrated from ‘Abdullah bin ‘Amr that the Messenger of Allah (saw) said: “No
one properly understands who reads the Qur’an in less than three days.” (Sahih)
1348 It was
narrated that ‘Aishah said: “I did not know of the Prophet of Allah (saw)
reciting the entire Qur’an until morning.” (Sahih)
1349 It was
narrated that Umm Hani’ bint Abi Talib said: “I used to hear the Prophet (saw)
reciting at night when I was on the roof of my house.” (Hasan)
1350 It was
narrated that Jasrah bint Dijajah said: “I heard Abu Dharr say: ‘The Prophet
(saw) stood reciting a Verse and repeating it until morning came. That Verse
was: “If you punish them, they are Your slaves, and if You forgive them, verily
You, only You, are the All-Mighty, the All-Wise.’”” [5:118] (Hasan)
1351 It was
narrated from Hudhaifah that the Prophet (saw) prayed, and when he recited a
Verse which mentioned mercy, he would ask for mercy; when he recited a Verse
that mentioned punishment he would pray for deliverance from it; and when he
recited a Verse that mentioned the Tanzih of Allah, he would glorify Him.
(Sahih)
1352 It was
narrated that Abu Laila said: “I prayed beside the Prophet (saw) when he was
praying voluntary prayers at night. He recited a Verse which mentioned
punishment and said: ‘I seek refuge with Allah from the Fire, woe to the people
of the Fire.’” (Da’if)
1353 It was
narrated that Qatadah said; “I asked Anas bin Malik about the recitation of the
Prophet (saw) and he said: ‘He used to elongate his voice.’” (Sahih)
1354 It was
narrated that Ghudaif bin Harith said: “I came to ‘Aishah and asked: ‘Did the
Messenger of Allah (saw) recite Qur’an loudly or softly?’ She said: ‘Sometimes
he would recite loud and sometimes softly.’ I said, ‘Allahu Akbar! Praise is to
Allah Who has made this matter one of broad scope.’” (Hasan)
1355 It was
narrated that Ibn ‘Abbas said: “When the Messenger of Allah (saw) prayed
Tahajjud at night, he would say: “Allahumma lakal-hamd, Anta nurus-samawati
wal-ard wa man fihinna. Wa lakal-hamd, Anta qayyamus-samawati wal-ard wa man
fihinna. Wa lakal-hamd, Anta malikus-samawati wal-ard wa man fihinna. Wa
lakal-hamd, Antal-haqq, wa wa’duka haqq, wa liqa’uka haqq, wa qawluka haqq,
wal-jannatu haqq, wan-nabiyyuna haqq, wa Muhammadun haqq. Allahumma laka
aslamtu, wa bika amantu, wa ‘alaika tawakkaltu wa ilaika anabtu, wa bika
khasamtu, wa ilaika hakamtu, faghfirli ma qaddamtu wa ma akhkhartu, wa ma
asrartu wa ma a’lantu. Antal-muqaddimu wa Antal-muakhkhiru. La ilaha illa anta
wa la ilaha ghairuka, wa la hawla wa la quwwata illa bika (O allah, to you is
praise, You are the Light of the heavens and the earth, and everyone therein.
To You is praise, You are the Sustainer of the heavens and the earth, and
everyone therein. To You is praise, You are the Sovereign of the heavens and
the earth, and everyone therein. To You is praise, You are the Truth; Your
promise is true, the meeting with You is true, Your saying is true, Paradise is
true, the Fire is true, the Hour is true, the Prophets are true, and Muhammad
is true. O Allah, to You have I submitted, in You I believe, in You have I put
my trust, to You I turn in repentance, by Your help I argue, to You I refer my
case, so forgive me for my past and future sins, what I have done in secret and
what I have done openly. You are the One Who brings forward and puts back. None
has the right to be worshipped but You, and there is none who has the right to
be worshipped other than You. And there is no power and no strength except with
You.” (Sahih)
Another chain that Ibn ‘Abbas narrated: “When the
Messenger of Allah (saw) stood during the night for Tahajjud,” and he mentioned
something similar.
1356 It was
narrated that ‘Asim bin Humaid said: “I asked ‘Aishah: ‘With what did the
Prophet (saw) start voluntary prayers?’ She said: ‘You have asked me about
something which no one has asked before. He used to say Allahu Akbar ten times,
and Al-Hamdu Lillah ten times and Subhan Allah ten times, and he would say
Allahumma aghfirli wahdini, warzuqni, wa ‘afini (O Allah, forgive me, guide me,
grant me provision and give me good health),” and he would seek refuge from the
difficulty of the standing on the Day of Resurrection.” (Hasan)
1357 It was
narrated that Abu Salamah bin ‘Abdur-Rahman said: “I asked ‘Aishah: ‘With what
did the Prophet (saw) start his voluntary prayers?’ She said: ‘He would say:
“Allahumma Rabba Jibra’il wa Mika’il wa Israfil, Fatiras-samawati wal-ard,
‘alimal-ghaybi wash-shahadah, Anta tahkumu baina ‘ibadika fima kanu fihi
yakhtalifun, ahdini lima akhtulifa fihi minal-haqqi bi ihdnika, innaka latahdi
ila siratin mustaqim (O Allah, Lord of Jibra’il, Mika’il and Israfil, Creator
of the heavens and the earth, Knower of the unseen and the seen, You judge
between Your slaves concerning that wherein they differ. Guide me to the
disputed matters of truth by Your Leave, for You are the One Who guides to the
straight Path).” (Sahih)
(One of the narrators) ‘Abdur-Rahman bin ‘Umar said:
“Bear in mind the word jibra’il with a Hamzah – this is how it was narrated
from the Prophet (saw).”
1358 It was
narrated that ‘Aishah said, and this is the Hadith of Abu Bakr. “During the
period after he finished prayer the ‘Isha’ until the Fajr, the Prophet (saw)
used to pray eleven Rak’ah, saying the Salam after each two Rak;ah and praying
Witr with one Rak’ah. He would prostrate for as long as it takes anyone of you
to recite fifty Verses before he would raise his head. When the Mu’adh-dhin
fell silent after the first Adhan for the Subh prayer, he would get up and pray
two brief Rak’ah.” (Sahih)
1359 It was
narrated that ‘Aishah said: “The Prophet (saw) used to pray thirteen Rak’ah at
night.” (Sahih)
1360 It was
narrated from ‘Aishah that the Prophet (saw) used to pray nine Rak’ah at night.
(Sahih)
1361 It was
narrated that ‘Amir Ash-Sha’bi said: “I asked ‘Abdullah bin ‘Abbas and
‘Abdullah bin ‘Umar about the Prophet’s prayer at night. They said:’(He prayed)
thirteen Rak’ah, including eight, and three for Witr, and two Rak’ah after the
Fajr.’” (Sahih)
1362 It was narrated
that Zaid bin Khalid Al-Juhani said: “I said, I must observe how the Messenger
of Allah (saw) prays tonight. So I lay down at his door. The Messenger of Allah
(saw) got up and prayed two brief Rak’ah, then two long ones, which were very,
very long, then two Rak’ah which were shorter than the ones preceding them,
then two Rak’ah which were shorter than the ones preceding them, then two
Rak’ah which were shorter than the ones preceding them, then two Rak’ah, then
Witr. That was thirteen Rak’ah.” (Sahih)
1363 It was
narrated from Kurraib, the freed slave of Ibn ‘Abbas, that Ibn ‘Abbas told him
that he slept at the house of Maimunah, the wife of the Prophet (saw), who was
his maternal aunt. He said: “I lay down across the pillow and the Messenger of
Allah (saw) and his wife were laying along it. The prophet (saw) slept until
midnight, or a little before, or a little after. The Prophet (saw) woke up and
began to rub the sleep from his face with his hand. Then he recited the last
ten Verses of Surah Al ‘Imran. Then he got up and went to a water skin that was
hanging up and performed ablution from it, and he performed ablution well, then
he stood up and prayed.” ‘Abdullah bin ‘Abbas said: “I stood up and did what he
had done, then I went and stood beside him. The Messenger of Allah (saw) put
his right hand on my head, took hold of my right ear and tweaked it. Then he
prayed two Rak’ah, then two Rak’ah, then two Rak’ah, then two Rak’ah, then two
Rak’ah, then two Rak’ah, then he prayed Witr. Then he lay down until the
Mu’adh-dhin came to him and he prayed two brief Rak’ah, then he went out to
pray.” (Sahih)
1364 It was
narrated that ‘Amr bin ‘Abasah said: “I came to the Messenger of Allah (saw)
and said: ‘O Messenger of Allah, who became a Muslim with you?’ He said: ‘A
free man and a slave.’ I said: ‘Is there any hour of the night that is closer
to Allah than another?’ He said: ‘Yes, the last hour of the night.’” (Sahih)
1365 It was
narrated that ‘Aishah said: “The Messenger of Allah (saw) used to sleep during
the first part of the night and stay awake during the latter part.” (Sahih)
1366 It was
narrated from Abu Hurairah that the Messenger of Allah (saw) said: “Our Lord,
the Blessed and Exalted, descends when one third of the night remains, every
night and He says: ‘Who will ask of Me, that I may give him? Who will call upon
Me, that I may answer him? Who will ask My forgiveness, that I may forgive
him?’ until dawn comes.” Hence they used to prefer voluntary prayers at the end
of the night rather than at the beginning. (Sahih)
1367 It was
narrated that Rifa’ah Al-Juhani said: “The Messenger of Allah (saw) said:
‘Allah provides respite until, when half or two thirds of the night had passed,
He says: “My slave does not ask of anyone other than Me. Whoever calls upon Me,
I will answer him; whoever asks of Me, I will give him; whoever asks My
forgiveness, I will forgive him,” until dawn comes.’” (Sahih)
1368 It was
narrated that Abu Mas’ud said: The Messenger of Allah (saw) said: “Whoever
recites the last two Verses of Surat Al-Baqarah at night, that will be
sufficient for him.” (Sahih)
In his narration (one of the narrators) Hafs said:
“Abdur-Rahman said: ‘I met Abu Mas’ud when he was performing Tawaf, and he
narrated this to me.’”
1369 It was
narrated from Abu Mas’ud that the Messenger of Allah (saw) said: “Whoever
recites the last two Verses of Surat Al-Baqarah at night, that will be
sufficient for him.” (Sahih)
1370 It was
narrated that ‘Aishah said: “The Prophet (saw) said: ‘If anyone of you becomes
drowsy, let him sleep until he feels refreshed, for he does not know, if he
prays when he feels drowsy, he may want to say words seeking forgiveness but
(instead) he ends up cursing himself.’” (Sahih)
1371 It was
narrated from Anas bin Malik that the Messenger of Allah (saw) entered the
mosque and saw a rope tied between two pillars. He said, “What is this rope?”
They said: “It belongs to Zainab. She prays here and when she gets tired she
holds on to it.” He said: “Untie it, untie it; let any one of you pray when he
has energy, if he gets tired let him sit down.” (Sahih)
1372 It was
narrated from Abu Hurairah that the Prophet (saw) said: “When anyone of you
gets up to pray at night, and his tongue stumbles over the words of the Qur’an,
and he does not know what he is saying, let him lie down.” (Sahih)
1373 It was
narrated that ‘Aishah said: “The Messenger of Allah (saw) said: ‘Whoever prays
twenty Rak’ah between Maghrib and ‘Isha’, Allah will build for him a house in
Paradise.’” (Maudu’)
1374 It was
narrated that Abu Hurairah said: “The Messenger of Allah (saw) said: ‘Whoever
prays six Rak’ah after the Maghrib and does not speak evil between them, they
will be made equivalent to twelve years’ worship.’” (Da’if)
1375 It was
narrated that ‘Asim bin ‘Amr said: “A group from the people of ‘Iraq came to
‘Umar and when they came to him, he said to them: ‘Where are you from?’ They
said: ‘From the inhabitants of ‘Iraq.’ He said: ‘Have you come with
permission?’ They said: ‘Yes.’ Then they asked him about a man’s prayer in his
house. ‘Umar said: ‘I asked the Messenger of Allah (saw) and he said: “As for a
man’s prayer in his house, it is light, so illuminate your houses.’”” (Da’if)
Another chain with similar wording.
1376 It was
narrated from Abu Sa’eed Al-Khudri that the Prophet (saw) said: “When anyone of
you has finished his prayer, let him give his house a share of that, for Allah
will put something god in his house because of that prayer.” (Sahih)
1377 It was
narrated that Ibn ‘Umar said: “The Messenger of Allah (saw) said: ‘Do not make
your houses into graves.’” (Sahih)
1378 ‘Abdullah
bin Sa’d said: “I asked the Messenger of Allah (saw): ‘Which is better prayer
in my house or prayer in the mosque?’ He said: ‘Do you not see how close my
house is to the mosque?’ But praying in my house is dearer to me than praying
in the mosque, apart from the prescribed prayers.’” (Sahih)
1379 It was
narrated that ‘Abdullah bin Harith said: “During the caliphate of ‘Uthman, when
the people were present in large numbers, I asked about Duha prayer, and I
could not find anyone who could tell me that he, meaning the Prophet (saw), had
prayed it, apart from Umm Hani’. She told me that he had prayed it with eight
Rak’ah.” (Sahih)
1380 It was
narrated that Anas bin Malik said: “I heard the Messenger of Allah (saw) say:
‘Whoever prays Duha with twelve Rak’ah, Allah will build for him a palace of
gold in Paradise.’” (Da’if)
1381 Mu’adhah
Al-‘Adawiyyah said: “I asked ‘Aishah: ‘Did the Prophet (saw) pray Duha?’ She
said: ‘Yes; four (Rak’ah) and he would add whatever Allah willed.’” (Sahih)
1382 It was
narrated that Abu Hurairah said: “The Messenger of Allah (saw) said: ‘Whoever
regularly prays two Rak’ah of Duha, his sins will be forgiven even if they are
like the foam of the sea.’” (Da’if)
1383 It was
narrated that Jabir bin ‘Abdullah said: “The Messenger of Allah (saw) used to
teach us Istikharah, just as he used to teach us a Surah of the Qur’an. He
said: ‘If anyone of you is deliberating about a decision he has to make, then
let him pray two Rak’ah of non-obligatory prayer, then say: Allahumma inni
astakhiruka bin ‘ilmika wa astaqdiruka bi qudratika wa as’aluka min
fadlikal-‘azim, fa innaka taqdiru wa la aqdir, wa ta’lamu wa la a’lam, wa Anta
‘allamul-ghuyub. Allahumma in kunta ta’lamu hadhal-amra (then the matter should
be mentioned by name) ma kan min shay’in khairan li fi dini wa ma’ashi wa
‘aqibati amri, aw khairanli fi ‘ajili amri wa ajilihi, faqdurhu li wa yassirhu
li wa barik li fihi. Wa in kunta ta’lamu [O Allah, I seek Your guidance (in
making a choice) by virtue of Your knowledge, and I seek ability by virtue of
Your power, and I ask You of Your great bounty. You have power, I have none.
And You know, I know not. You are the Knower of hidden things. O Allah, if in
Your knowledge, this matter (then it should be mentioned by name) is good for
me in my religion, my livelihood and my affairs, or both in this world and in
the Hereafter then ordain it for me, make it easy for me, and bless it for me.
And if in Your knowledge]. Then saying similar to what he said the first time,
except: Wa in kana sharrun li fasrifhu ‘anni wasrifni ‘anhu waqdur li al-khair
haithuma kana thumma raddini bihi (If it is bad for me then turn it away from
me and turn me away from it, and ordain for me the good wherever it may be and
make me pleased with it).’” (Sahih)
1384 It was
narrated that ‘Abdullah bin Abi Awfa Al-Aslami said: “The Messenger of Allah
(saw) came out to us and said: ‘Whoever has some need from Allah or from any of
His creation, let him perform ablution and pray two Rak’ah, then let him say:
La ilaha illallahul-Halimul-Karim. Subhan-Allahi Rabbil-‘arshil-‘azim. Al-hamdu
Lillahi Rabbil-‘Alamin. Allahumma inni as’aluka mujibat rahmatika, wa ‘aza’ima
maghfiratika, wal-ghanimata min kulli barrin, was-salamata min kulli ithmnin.
As’aluka alla tada’a li dhanban illa ghafartahu, wa la hamman illa farrajtahu,
wa la hajah hiya laka irdan illa qadaitaha li (None has the right to be
worshipped but Allah, the Forbearing, the Most Generous. Glory is to Allah, the
Lord of the Mighty Throne. Praise is to Allah, the Lord of the worlds. O Allah,
I ask You for the means of Your mercy and forgiveness, the benefit of every
good deed and safety from all sins. I ask You not to leave any sin of mine but
You forgive it, or any distress but You relieve it, or any need that is
pleasing to You but You meet it). Then he should ask Allah for whatever he
wants in this world and in the Hereafter, for it is decreed.” (Da’if)
1385 It was
narrated from ‘Uthman bin Hunaif that a blind man came to the Prophet (saw) and
said: “Pray to Allah to heal me.” He said: “If you wish to store your reward
for the Hereafter, that is better, or if you wish, I will supplicate for you.”
He said: “Supplicate.” So he told him to perform ablution and do it well, and
to pray two Rak’ah, and to say this supplication: “Allahumma inni as’aluka wa
atawajjahu ilaika bimuhammadin nabiyyir-rahman. Ya Muhammadu inni qad
tawajjahtu bika ila rabbi fi hajati hadhihi lituqda. Allahumma fashaffi’hu fiya
(O Allah, I ask of You and I turn my face towards You by virtue of the
intercession of Muhammad the Prophet of mercy. O Muhammad, I have turned to my
Lord by virtue of your intercession concerning this need of mine so that it may
be met. O Allah, accept his intercession concerning me)”. (Sahih)
Abu Ishaq said: “This Hadith is Sahih.”
1386 It was
narrated that Abu Rafi’ said: “The Messenger of Allah (saw) said to ‘Abbas: ‘O
uncle, shall I not give you a gift, shall I not benefit you, shall I not uphold
my ties of kinship with you?’ He said: ‘Of course, O Messenger of Allah.’ He
said: ‘Pray four Rak’ah, and recite in each Rak’ah the Opening of the Book
(Al-Fatihah) and a Surah. When you have finished reciting, say: Subhan-Allah
wal-hamdu Lillah wa la ilaha illallah wa Allahu Akbar (Glory is to Allah,
praise is to Allah, none has the right to be worshipped but Allah and Allah is
the Most Great) fifteen times before you bow in Ruku’. Then bow and say it ten
times; then raise your head and say it ten times; then prostrate and say it ten
times; then raise your head and say it ten times; then prostrate and say it ten
times; then raise your head and say it ten times before you stand up. That wil
be seventy-five times in each Rak’ah and three hundred times in the four
Rak’ah, and even if your sins are like the grains of sand, Allah will forgive
you for them.’ He said: ‘O Messenger of Allah, what if someone cannot say it in
one day?’ He said: ‘Then say it once in a week; if you cannot, then say it once
in a month’ until he said: ‘Once in a year.’” (Sahih)
1387 It was
narrated that Ibn ‘Abbas said: “The Messenger of Allah (saw) said to ‘Abbas bin
‘Abdul-Muttalib: ‘O ‘Abbas, O my uncle, shall I not give you a gift, shall I
not give you something, shall I not tell you of something which, if you do it,
will expiate for ten types of sins? If you do them, Allah will forgive you your
sins, the first and the last of them, the old and the new, the unintentional
and the deliberate, the minor and the major, the secret and the open, ten types
of sin. Pray four Rak’ah, and recite in each Rak’ah the Opening of the Book
(Al-Fatihah) and a Surah. When you have finished reciting in the first Rak’ah,
while you are standing, say: Subhan-Allah wal-hamdu Lillah wa la ilaha illallah
wa Allahu Akbar (Glory if to Allah, praise is to Allah, none has the right to
be worshipped but Allah and Allah is the Most Great) fifteen times. Then bow
and say it ten times while you are bowing. Then raise your head from Ruku’ and
say it ten times. Then go into prostration and say it ten times while you are
prostrating. Then raise your head from prostration and say it ten times. Then
prostrate and say it ten times. Then raise your head from prostration and say
it ten times. That will be seventy-five times in each Rak’ah. Do that in all
four Rak’ah. If you can pray it once each day then do so. If you cannot, then
once each week; if you cannot, then once each month. If you cannot, then once
in your lifetime.’” (Hasan)
1388 It was
narrated that ‘Ali bin Abu Talib said: “The Messenger of Allah (saw) said:
‘When it is the night of the middle of Sha’ban, spend its night in prayer and
observe a fast on that day. For Allah descends at sunset on that night to the
lowest heaven and says: ‘Is there no one who will ask Me for forgiveness, that
I may forgive him? Is there no one who will ask Me for provision, that I may
provide for him? Is there no one who is afflicted by trouble, that I may
relieve him?’ And so on, until dawn comes.’” (Maudu’)
1389 It was
narrated that ‘Aishah said: “I missed the Prophet (saw) one night, so I went
out looking for him. I found him at Al-Baqi’, raising his head towards the sky.
He said: ‘O ‘Aishah, were you afraid that Allah and His Messenger would wrong
you?’” She said: “I said: ‘No, it is not that, but I thought that you had gone
to one of your other wives.’ He said: ‘Allah descends on the night of the
middle of Sha’ban to the lowest heaven, and He forgives more than the numbers
of hairs on the sheep of Banu Kalb.’” (Da’if)
1390 It was
narrated from Abu Musa Al-Ash’ari that the Messenger of Allah (saw) said:
“Allah looks down on the night of the middle of Sha’ban and forgives all His
creation, apart from the idolater and the Mushahin.” (Da’if)
Another chain from Abu Musa, from the Prophet (saw) with
similar wording.
1391 It was
narrated from ‘Abdullah bin Abu Awfa that the Messenger of Allah (saw) prayed
two Rak’ah on the day when he was given the glad tidings of the head (death) of
Abu Jahl. (Da’if)
1392 It was
narrated from Anas bin Malik that the Prophet (saw) was given glad tidings that
a need of his had been met, and he fell down prostrate. (Hasan)
1393 It was
narrated from ‘Abdur-Rahman bin Ka’b bin Malik that his father said that when
Allah accepted his repentance, he fell down prostrate. (Sahih)
1394 It was
narrated from Abu Bakrah that when the Prophet (saw) heard news that made him
happy, or for which one should be happy, he would fall down prostrate in
gratitude to Allah, the Blessed and Exalted. (Hasan)
1395 It was
narrated that ‘Ali bin Abu Talib said: “If I heard a Hadith from the Messenger
of Allah (saw), Allah benefitted me with it as much as He willed, and if I
heard it from anyone else, I would ask him to swear me an oath, then if he
swore an oath I would believe him. Abu Bakr told me and Abu Bakr spoke the
truth that the Messenger of Allah (saw) said: ‘There is no man who commits a
sin then he performs ablution and does it well, then he prays two Rak’ah,’ (one
of the narrators) Mis’ar said: ‘then performs prayer and seeks the forgiveness
of Allah, but Allah will forgive him.’ (Hasan)
1396 It was
narrated from ‘Asim bin Sufyan Thaqafi that they went on the campaign of
Salasil, but no battle took place; they only took up their positions. Then they
came back to Mu’awiyah, and Abu Ayyub and ‘Uqbah bin ‘Amir were with him. ‘Asim
said: “O Abu Ayyub, we have missed out on Jihad this year, and we were told
that whoever prays in the four mosques will be forgiven his sins.” He said: “O
son of my brother, shall I not tell you of something easier than that? I heard
the Messenger of Allah (saw) say: ‘Whoever performs ablution as he has been
commanded, and prays as he has been commanded, will be forgiven his previous
(bad) deeds.’” He said: “(Did he not say it) like that, O ‘Uqbah?” He said:
“Yes.” (Hasan)
1397 ‘Uthman
said: “I heard the Messenger of Allah (saw) say: ‘Do you think that if there
was a river in the courtyard of anyone of you, and he bathed in it five times
each day, would there be any dirt left on him?’ They said: ‘(There would be)
nothing.’ He said: ‘Prayer takes away sins like water takes away dirt.’”
(Sahih)
1398 It was
narrated from ‘Abdullah bin Mas’ud that a man did something with a woman that
was less than adultery; I do not know how far it went, but it was less than
adultery. He went to the Prophet (saw) and told him about that. Then Allah
revealed the words: “And perform the prayer, at the two ends of the day and in
some hours of the night. Verily, the good deeds remove the evil deeds. That is
a reminder for the mindful.” [11:114] He said: “O Messenger of Allah, is this
only for me?” He said: “It is for everyone who acts upon it.” (Sahih)
1399 It was
narrated that Anas bin Malik said: “The Messenger of Allah (saw) said: ‘Allah
enjoined fifty prayers upon my nation, and I came back with that until I came
to Musa. Musa said: ‘What has your Lord enjoined upon your nation?’ I said: ‘He
has enjoined fifty prayers on me.’ He said: ‘Go back to your Lord, for your
nation will not be able to do that.’ So I went back to my Lord, and He reduced
it by half. I went back to Musa and told him, and he said: ‘Go back to your
Lord, for your nation will not be able to do that.’ So I went back to my Lord,
and He said: ‘They are five and they are fifty; My Word does not change.’ So I
went back to Musa and he said: ‘Go back to your Lord.’ I said: ‘I feel shy
before my Lord.’”
1400 It was
narrated that Ibn ‘Abbas said: “Your Prophet (saw) was enjoined to do fifty
prayers but he returned to your Lord to make (i.e., reduce) them to five
prayers.” (Sahih)
1401 It was
narrated that ‘Ubadah bin Samit said: “I heard the Messenger of Allah (saw)
say: ‘Five prayers that Allah has enjoined upon His slaves, so whoever does
them, and does not omit anything out of negligence, on the Day of Resurrection
Allah will make a covenant with him that He will admit him to Paradise. But
whoever does them but omits something from them out of negligence, will not
have such a covenant with Allah; if He wills He will punish him, and if He
wills, He will forgive him.’” (Hasan)
1402 It was
narrated from Sharik bin ‘Abdullah bin Abu Namir that he heard Anas bin Malik
say: “While we were sitting in the mosque, a man entered riding a camel; he
made it kneel in the mosque, then he hobbled it and said to them: ‘Which of you
is Muhammad?’ The Messenger of Allah (saw) was reclining among them, so they
said: ‘This fair-skinned man who is reclining.’ The man said to him: ‘O son of
‘Abdul-Muttalib!’ The Prophet (saw) said: ‘I am listening to you.’ The man
said: O Muhammad! I am asking you and will be stern in asking, so do not bear
any ill-feelings towards me.’ He said: ‘Ask whatever you think.’ The man said:
‘I adjure you by your Lord and the Lord of those who came before you, has Allah
sent you to all of mankind?’ The Messenger of Allah (saw) said: ‘By Allah,
yes.; He said: ‘I adjure you by Allah, has Allah commanded you to pray the five
prayers each day and night?’ The Messenger of Allah (saw) said: ‘By Allah,
yes.’ He said: ‘I adjure you by Allah, has Allah commanded you to fast this
month of each year?’ The Messenger of Allah (saw) said: ‘By Allah, yes.’ He
said: ‘I adjure you by Allah, has Allah commanded you to take this charity from
our rich and distribute it among our poor?’ The Messenger of Allah (saw) said:
‘By Allah, yes.’ The man said: ‘I believe in what you have brought, and I am
the envoy of my people who are behind me. I am Dimam bin Tha’labah, the brother
of Banu Sa’d bin Bakr.’” (Sahih)
1403 Sa’eed
bin Musayyab said that Abu Qatadah bin Rib’i told him that the Messenger of
Allah (saw) said: “Allah said: ‘I have enjoined on your nation five prayers,
and I have made a covenant with Myself that whoever maintains them, I will
admit them to Paradise, and whoever does not maintain them, has no such
covenant with Me.’” (Da’if)
1404 It was narrated
from Abu Hurairah that the Messenger of Allah (saw) said: “One prayer in this
mosque of mine is better than a thousand prayers anywhere else, except The
Sacred Mosque (Al-Masjid Al-Haram).” (Sahih)
(Another chain) from Abu Hurairah from the Prophet (saw)
with similar wording.
1405 It was
narrated from Ibn ‘Umar that the Prophet (saw) said: “One prayer in this mosque
of mine is better than one thousand prayers in any other mosque except the
Sacred Mosque.” (Sahih)
1406 It was
narrated from Jabir that the Messenger of Allah (saw) said: “One prayer in my
mosque is better than one thousand prayers elsewhere, except the Sacred Mosque,
and one prayer in the Sacred Mosque is better than one hundred thousand prayers
elsewhere.” (Sahih)
1407 It was
narrated that Maimunah the freed (female) slave of the Prophet (saw) said: I
said: “O Messenger of Allah, tell us about Baitil-Maqdis.” He said: “It is the
land of the Resurrection and the Gathering. Go and pray there, for one prayer
there is like one thousand prayers elsewhere.” I said: “What if I cannot travel
and go there?” He said: “Then send a gift of oil to light its lamps, for
whoever does that is like one who goes there.” (Da’if)
1408 It was
narrated from ‘Abdullah bin ‘Amr that the Prophet (saw) said: “When Sulaiman
bin Dawud finished building Baitil-Maqdis, he asked Allah for three things:
judgment that was in harmony with His judgment, a dominion that no one after
him would have, and that no one should come to this mosque, intending only to
pray there, but he would emerge free of sin as the day his mother bore him.”
The Prophet (saw) said: “Two prayers were granted, and I hope that the third
was also granted.” (Sahih)
1409 It was
narrated from Abu Hurairah that the Messenger of Allah (saw) said: “No one
should prepare a mount (travel) to visit any mosque except three: the Sacred
Mosque, this mosque of mine, and Aqsa Mosque.” (Sahih)
1410 It was
narrated from Abu Sa’eed and ‘Abdullah bin ‘Amr bin ‘As that the Messenger of
Allah (saw) said: “Do not prepare a mount (travel) to visit any mosque except
three: the Sacred Mosque, Aqsa Mosque, and this mosque of mine.” (Sahih)
1411
Abul-Abrad, the freed slave of Banu Khatmah, said that he heard Usaid bin
Zuhair Ansari who was one of the Companions of the Prophet (saw) narrating that
the Prophet (saw) said: “One prayer in the Quba’ Mosque is like ‘Umrah.”
(Hasan)
1412 (Sahl)
bin Hunaif said: “The Messenger of Allah (saw) said: ‘Whoever purifies himself
in his house, then comes to the Quba’ Mosque and offers one prayer therein,
will have a reward like that for ‘Umrah.” (Hasan)
1413 It was
narrated that Anas bin Malik said: “The Messenger of Allah (saw) said: ‘A man’s
prayer in his house is equal (in reward) to one prayer; his prayer in the
mosque of the tribes is equal to twenty-five prayers; his prayer in the mosque
in which Friday prayer is offered is equal to five-hundred prayers; his prayer
in Aqsa Mosque is equal to fifty thousand prayers; his prayer in my mosque is
equal to fifty thousand prayers; and his prayer in the Sacred Mosque is equal
to one hundred thousand prayers.” (Da’if)
1414 It was
narrated from Tufail bin Ubayy bin Ka’b that his father said: “The Messenger of
Allah (saw) used to pray facing the trunk of a date-palm tree when the mosque
was still a hut, and he used to deliver the sermon leaning on that trunk. A man
from among his Companions said: ‘Would you like us to make you something upon
which you can stand on Fridays so that the people will be able to see you and
hear your sermon?’ He said: ‘Yes.’ So he made three steps for him, as a pulpit.
When they put the pulpit in place, they put it in the place where it stands
now. When the Messenger of Allah (saw) wanted to stand on the pulpit, he passed
by the tree trunk from which he used to deliver the sermon, and when he went beyond
the trunk, it moaned and split and cracked. The Messenger of Allah (saw) came
down when he heard the voice of the trunk, and rubbed it with his hand until it
fell silent. Then he went back to the pulpit and when he prayed, he prayed
facing it. When the mosque was knocked down (for renovation) and (the pillars,
etc.) were changed, Ubayy bin Ka’b took that trunk and kept it in his house
until it became very old and the termites consumed it and it became grains of
dust.” (Da’if)
1415 It was
narrated from Anas that the Prophet (saw) used to deliver the sermon leaning on
a tree trunk. When he started to use the pulpit, he went to the pulpit, and the
trunk made a sorrowful souond. So he came to it and embraced it, and it calmed
down. He said: “If I had not embraced it, it would have continued to grieve
until the Day of Resurrection.” (Sahih)
1416 It was
narrated that Abu Hazim said: “The people differed concerning the pulpit of the
Messenger of Allah (saw) and what it was made of. So they came to Sahl bin Sa’d
and asked him. He said: ‘There is no one left who knows more about that than I.
It is made of tamarisk (a type of tree) from Ghabah. It was made by so-and-so,
the freed slave of so-and-so (a woman), (who was) a carpenter. He brought it
and he (the Prophet (saw)) stood on it when it was put in position. He faced
the Qiblah and the people stood behind him. He recited Qur’an, then bowed and
raised his head, then he moved backwards until he prostrated on the ground,
then he went back to the pulpit and recited Qur’an, then bowed and raised his
head, then he moved backwards until he prostrated on the ground.” (Sahih)
1417 It was
narrated that Jabir bin ‘Abdullah said: “The Messenger of Allah (saw) used to
stand by the root of a tree, or by a tree trunk, then he started to use a
pulpit. The tree trunk made a grieving sound.” Jabir said: “So that the people
in the mosque could hear it. Until the Messenger of Allah (saw) came to it and
rubbed it, and it calmed down. Some of them said: ‘If he had not come to it, it
would have grieved until the Day of Resurrection.’” (Sahih)
1418 It was
narrated from Abu Wa’il that ‘Abdullah said: “I prayed one night with the
Messenger of Allah (saw) and he kept standing until I thought of doing
something bad.” I said: “What was that?”He said: “I thought of sitting down and
leaving him.” (Sahih)
1419 It was
narrated from Ziyad bin ‘Ilaqah that he heard Mughirah say: “The Messenger of
Allah (saw) stood (in prayer) until his feet became swollen. It was said: ‘O
Messenger of Allah, Allah has forgiven you your past and future sins.’ He said:
‘Should I not be a thankful slave?’”
1420 It was
narrated that Abu Hurairah said: “The Messenger of Allah (saw) used to pray until
his feet became swollen. It was said: ‘O Messenger of Allah, Allah has forgiven
you your past and future sins.’ He said: ‘Should I not be a thankful slave?’”
(Sahih)
1421 It was
narrated that Jabir bin ‘Abdullah said: “The Prophet (saw) was asked: ‘Which
prayer is best?’ He said: ‘That with the longer Qunut.’” (Sahih)
1422 It was
narrated from Kathir bin Murrah that Abu Fatimah told him: “I said: ‘O
Messenger of Allah! Tell me of a deed that I can adhere to and act upon.’ He
said: “You should prostrate, for you will not prostrate to Allah but He will
raise you in status one degree thereby and erase from you one sin.” (Sahih)
1423 Ma’dan
bin Abu Talhah Al-Ya’muri said: “I met Thawban and said to him: ‘Tell me a
Hadith that Allah may benefit me thereby.’ But he remained silent. Then I said
the same and he remained silent. That happened three times. Then he said to me:
‘You should prostrate to Allah; for I heard the Messenger of Allah (saw) say: “No
one prostrates to Allah but Allah will raise him one degree in status thereby
and will erase one of his sins.” Ma’dan said: “Then I met Abu Darda’ and asked
him the same question, and he gave a similar answer.” (Sahih)
1424 It was
narrated from ‘Ubadah bin Samit that he heard the Messenger of Allah (saw) say:
“No one prostrates to Allah but Allah will record one Hasanah (good reward) for
him, and will erase thereby one bad deed and raise him in status one degree. So
prostrate a great deal.” (Sahih)
1425 It was
narrated that Anas bin Hakim Dabbi said: “Abu Hurairah said to me: ‘When you go
to your country, tell them that I heard the Messenger of Allah (saw) say: “The
first thing for which the Muslim will be brought to account on the Day of
Resurrection will be the prescribed prayers. If they are complete, all well and
good, otherwise it will be said: ‘Look and see whether he has any voluntary
prayers.’ If he has any voluntary prayers, his prescribed prayers will be
completed from his voluntary prayers. Then the same will be done with regard to
all his obligatory deeds.” (Da’if)
1426 It was
narrated from Tamim Dari that the Prophet (saw) said: “The first thing for
which a person will be brought to account on the Day of Resurrection will be
his prayer. If it is complete, then the voluntary (prayers) will also be
recorded for him (as an increase). If it is not complete then Allah will say to
His angels: ‘Look and see whether you find any voluntary prayers for My slave,
and take them to make up what is lacking from his obligatory prayers.’ Then all
his deeds will be reckoned in like manner.” (Sahih)
1427 It was
narrated from Abu Hurairah that the Prophet (saw) said: “Is anyone of you
incapable, when he prays, or stepping forwards or backwards, or to his right or
left?” meaning in order to offer a voluntary prayer. (Da’if)
1428 It was
narrated from Al-Mughirah bin Shu’bah that the Messenger of Allah (saw) said: “The
Imam should not pray in the place where he offered the obligatory prayer, until
he moves aside.” (Da’if)
Another chain from Mughirah, from the Prophet (saw) with
similar wording.
1429 It was
narrated that ‘Abdur-Rahman bin Shibl said: “The Messenger of Allah (saw)
forbade three things: Pecking like a crow, spreading (the forearms) like a
beast of prey, and a man having a place in the mosque in which he usually
offers the prayer, like a camel has a place to which it usually goes.” (Hasan)
1430 It was
narrated from Yazid bin Abu ‘Ubaid that Salamah bin Al-Akwa’ used to offer the
Duha prayer, and he would come to the pillar that was near the Mushaf. I said
to him: “Why do you not pray over there?” And I pointed to some corner of the
mosque. He said: “I saw the Messenger of Allah (saw) seeking out this place.”
(Sahih)
1431 It was
narrated that ‘Abdullah bin Sa’ib said: “I saw the Messenger of Allah (saw)
praying on the Day of the Conquest, and he put his shows on his left.” (Sahih)
1432 It was
narrated that Abu Hurairah said: “The Messenger of Allah (saw) said: ‘Keep your
shoes on your feet. If you take them off then place them between your two feet;
do not place them to your right, or to the right of your companions, or behind
you, for they may annoy whoever is behind you.’”(Da’if)
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