Sahih Bukhari Volume 2, Book 22, Hadith Number 289.
Narated By Kuraib Maula Ibn Abbas: ‘Abdullah bin Abbas said that he had passed a night in
the house of Maimuna the mother of the faithful believers , who was his aunt. He said, “I slept
across the bed, and Allah’s Apostle along with his wife slept lengthwise. Allah’s Apostle slept till
mid-night or slightly before or after it. Then Allah’s Apostle woke up, sat, and removed the
traces of sleep by rubbing his hands over his face. Then he recited the last ten verses of Surat-
Al Imran (2). Then he went towards a hanging leather water-container and performed a perfect
ablution and then stood up for prayer.” ‘Abdullah bin Abbas added, “I got up and did the same
as Allah’s Apostle had done and then went and stood by his side. Allah’s Apostle then put his
right hand over my head and caught my right ear and twisted it. He offered two Rakat, then two
Rakat, then two Rakat, then two Rakat, then two Rakat, then two Rakat and then offered one
Raka Witr. Then he lay down till the Muadh-dhin came and then he prayed two light Rakat and
went out and offered the early morning (Fajr) prayer.”
SAHIH BUKHARI BOOK 22. ACTIONS WHILE PRAYING
Sahih Bukhari Volume 2, Book 22, Hadith Number 290.
Narated By ‘Abdullah: We used to greet the Prophet while he was praying and he used to
answer our greetings. When we returned from AnNajashi (the ruler of Ethiopia), we greeted him,
but he did not answer us (during the prayer) and (after finishing the prayer) he said, “In the
prayer one is occupied (with a more serious matter).”
SAHIH BUKHARI BOOK 22. ACTIONS WHILE PRAYING
Sahih Bukhari Volume 2, Book 22, Hadith Number 291.
Narated By ‘Abdullah: The same as No. 290. from the Prophet.
SAHIH BUKHARI BOOK 22. ACTIONS WHILE PRAYING
Sahih Bukhari Volume 2, Book 22, Hadith Number 292.
Narated By Zaid bin Arqam: In the life-time of the Prophet we used to speak while praying,
and one of us would tell his needs to his companions, till the verse, ‘Guard strictly your prayers
(2.238) was revealed. After that we were ordered to remain silent while praying.
SAHIH BUKHARI BOOK 22. ACTIONS WHILE PRAYING
Sahih Bukhari Volume 2, Book 22, Hadith Number 293.
Narated By Sahl bin Sad: The Prophet went out to affect a reconciliation between the tribes of
Bani ‘Amr bin ‘Auf and the time of the prayer became due; Bilal went to Abu Bakr and said, “The
Prophet is detained. Will you lead the people in the prayer?” Abu Bakr replied, “Yes, if you
wish.” So Bilal pronounced the Iqama and Abu Bakr led the prayer. In the meantime the Prophetcame crossing the rows (of the praying people) till he stood in the first row and the people
started clapping. Abu Bakr never looked hither and thither during the prayer but when the
people clapped too much, he looked back and saw the Prophet in the (first) row. The Prophet
waved him to remain at his place, but Abu Bakr raised both his hands and sent praises to Allah
and then retreated and the Prophet went forward and led the prayer. (See Hadith No. 295 &
296)
SAHIH BUKHARI BOOK 22. ACTIONS WHILE PRAYING
Sahih Bukhari Volume 2, Book 22, Hadith Number 294.
Narated By ‘Abdullah bin Masud: We used to say the greeting, name and greet each other in
the prayer. Allah’s Apostle heard it and said: “Say, ‘At-tahiyyatu lil-lahi was-salawatu wat-
taiyibatu. Assalamu ‘Alaika aiyuha-n-Nabiyu wa-rahmatu-l-lahi wa-barakatuhu. Assalamu alaina
wa-‘ala ‘ibadi-l-lahi as-salihin… Ashhadu an la ilaha illa-l-lah wa ashhadu anna Muhammadan
‘abdu hu wa Rasuluh. (All the compliments are for Allah and all the prayers and all the good
things (are for Allah). Peace be on you, O Prophet, and Allah’s mercy and blessings (are on
you). And peace be on us and on the good (pious) worshipers of Allah. I testify that none has
the right to be worshipped but Allah and that Muhammad is His slave and Apostle.) So, when
you have said this, then you have surely sent the greetings to every good (pious) worship per of
Allah, whether he be in the Heaven or on the Earth.”
SAHIH BUKHARI BOOK 22. ACTIONS WHILE PRAYING
Sahih Bukhari Volume 2, Book 22, Hadith Number 295.
Narated By Abu Huraira: The Prophet (Peace and Blessings Upon Him) said, “The saying
‘Sub Han Allah’ is for men and clapping is for women.” (If something happens in the prayer, the
men can invite the attention of the Imam by saying “Sub Han Allah”. And women, by clapping
their hands).
SAHIH BUKHARI BOOK 22. ACTIONS WHILE PRAYING
Sahih Bukhari Volume 2, Book 22, Hadith Number 296.
Narated By Sahl bin Sad: The Prophet said, “The saying ‘Sub Han Allah’ is for men and
clapping is for women.
SAHIH BUKHARI BOOK 22. ACTIONS WHILE PRAYING
Sahih Bukhari Volume 2, Book 22, Hadith Number
297A.
Narated By Anas bin Malik: While Abu Bakr was leading the people in the morning prayer on a
Monday, the Prophet came towards them suddenly having lifted the curtain of ‘Aisha’s house,
and looked at them as they were standing in rows and smiled. Abu Bakr tried to come back
thinking that Allah’s Apostle wanted to come out for the prayer. The attention of the Muslims
was diverted from the prayer because they were delighted to see the Prophet. The Prophetwaved his hand to them to complete their prayer, then he went back into the room and let down
the curtain. The Prophet expired on that very day.
SAHIH BUKHARI BOOK 22. ACTIONS WHILE PRAYING
Sahih Bukhari Volume 2, Book 22, Hadith Number
297B.
Narated By Abu Huraira: Allah’s Apostle said, “A woman called her son while he was in his
hermitage and said, ‘O Juraij’ He said, ‘O Allah, my mother (is calling me) and (I am offering) my
prayer (what shall I do)?’ She again said, ‘O Juraij!’ He said again, ‘O Allah ! My mother (is
calling me) and (I am offering) my prayer (what shall I do)?’ She again said, ‘O Juraij’ He again
said, ‘O Allah! My mother (is calling me) and (I am offering) my prayer. (What shall I do?)’ She
said, ‘O Allah! Do not let Juraij die till he sees the faces of prostitutes.’ A shepherdess used to
come by his hermitage for grazing her sheep and she gave birth to a child. She was asked
whose child that was, and she replied that it was from Juraij and that he had come out from his
hermitage. Juraij said, ‘Where is that woman who claims that her child is from me?’ (When she
was brought to him along with the child), Juraij asked the child, ‘O Babus, who is your father?’
The child replied, ‘The shepherd.’ ” (See Hadith No 662. Vol 3).
SAHIH BUKHARI BOOK 22. ACTIONS WHILE PRAYING
Sahih Bukhari Volume 2, Book 22, Hadith Number 298.
Narated By Mu’aiqib: The Prophet talked about a man leveling the earth on prostrating, and
said, “If you have to do so, then do it once.”
SAHIH BUKHARI BOOK 22. ACTIONS WHILE PRAYING
Sahih Bukhari Volume 2, Book 22, Hadith Number 299.
Narated By Anas bin Malik: We used to pray with the Prophet in scorching heat, and if
someone of us could not put his face on the earth (because of the heat) then he would spread
his clothes and prostrate over them.
SAHIH BUKHARI BOOK 22. ACTIONS WHILE PRAYING
Sahih Bukhari Volume 2, Book 22, Hadith Number 300.
Narated By ‘Aisha: I used to stretch my legs towards the Qibla of the Prophet while he was
praying; whenever he prostrated he touched me, and I would withdraw my legs, and whenever
he stood up, I would restretch my legs.
SAHIH BUKHARI BOOK 22. ACTIONS WHILE PRAYING
Sahih Bukhari Volume 2, Book 22, Hadith Number 301.
Narated By Abu Huraira: The Prophet once offered the prayer and said, “Satan came in front
of me and tried to interrupt my prayer, but Allah gave me an upper hand on him and I choked
him. No doubt, I thought of tying him to one of the pillars of the mosque till you get up in themorning and see him. Then I remembered the statement of Prophet Solomon, ‘My Lord! Bestow
on me a kingdom such as shall not belong to any other after me.’ Then Allah made him (Satan)
return with his head down (humiliated).”
SAHIH BUKHARI BOOK 22. ACTIONS WHILE PRAYING
Sahih Bukhari Volume 2, Book 22, Hadith Number 302.
Narated By Al-Azraq bin Qais: We were at Al-Ahwaz fighting the AlHaruriya (tribe). While I
was at the bank of a river a man was praying and the reins of his animal were in his hands and
the animal was struggling and he was following the animal. (Shu’ba, a sub-narrator, said that
man was Abu Barza al-Aslaml). A man from the Khawarij said, “O Allah! Be harsh to this sheik.”
And when the sheik (Abu Barza) finished his prayer, he said, “I heard your remark. No doubt, I
participated with Allah’s Apostle in six or seven or eight holy battles and saw his leniency, and
no doubt, I would rather retain my animal than let it return to its stable, as it would cause me
much trouble.”
SAHIH BUKHARI BOOK 22. ACTIONS WHILE PRAYING
Sahih Bukhari Volume 2, Book 22, Hadith Number 303.
Narated By ‘Aisha: Once the sun eclipsed and Allah’s Apostle stood up for the prayer and
recited a very long Sura and when bowed for a long while and then raised his head and started
reciting another Sura. Then he bowed, and after finishing, he prostrated and did the same in the
second Raka and then said, “These (lunar and solar eclipses) are two of the signs of Allah and if
you see them, pray till the eclipse is over. No doubt, while standing at this place I saw
everything promised to me by Allah and I saw (Paradise) and I wanted to pluck a bunch (of
grapes) therefrom, at the time when you saw me stepping forward. No doubt, I saw Hell with its
different parts destroying each other when you saw me retreating and in it I saw ‘Amr bin Luhai
who started the tradition of freeing animals (set them free) in the name of idols.”
SAHIH BUKHARI BOOK 22. ACTIONS WHILE PRAYING
Sahih Bukhari Volume 2, Book 22, Hadith Number 304.
Narated By Ibn’Umar: The Prophet saw some sputum on the wall facing the Qibla of the
mosque and became furious with the people of the mosque and said, “During the prayer, Allah
is in front of everyone of you and so he should not spit (or said, ‘He should not expectorate’).”
Then he got down and scratched the sputum with his hand. Ibn ‘Umar said (after narrating), “If
anyone of you has to spit during the prayer, he should spit to his left.”
SAHIH BUKHARI BOOK 22. ACTIONS WHILE PRAYING
Sahih Bukhari Volume 2, Book 22, Hadith Number 305.
Narated By Anas: The Prophet said, “Whenever anyone of you is in prayer, he is speaking in
private to his Lord and so he should neither spit in front of him nor on his right side but to his left
side under his left foot.”Sahih Bukhari Volume 2, Book 22, Hadith Number 306.
Narated By Sahl bin Sad: The people used to offer the prayer with the Prophet with their waist-
sheets tied round their necks because of the shortness of the sheets and the women were
ordered not to lift their heads till the men had sat straight.
SAHIH BUKHARI BOOK 22. ACTIONS WHILE PRAYING
Sahih Bukhari Volume 2, Book 22, Hadith Number 307.
Narated By ‘Abdullah: I used to greet the Prophet while he was in prayer and he would return
my greeting, but when we returned (from Ethiopia) I greeted the Prophet (while he was praying)
but he did not return the greeting, and (after finishing the prayer) he said, “In the prayer one is
occupied (with a more serious matter).”
SAHIH BUKHARI BOOK 22. ACTIONS WHILE PRAYING
Sahih Bukhari Volume 2, Book 22, Hadith Number 308.
Narated By Jabir bin ‘Abdullah: Allah’s Apostle sent me for some job and when I had finished
it I returned and came to the Prophet and greeted him but he did not return my greeting. So I felt
so sorry that only Allah knows it and I said to myself,, ‘Perhaps Allah’s Apostle is angry because
I did not come quickly, then again I greeted him but he did not reply. I felt even more sorry than I
did the first time. Again I greeted him and he returned the greeting and said, “The thing which
prevented me from returning the greeting was that I was praying.” And at that time he was on
his Rahila and his face was not towards the Qibla.
SAHIH BUKHARI BOOK 22. ACTIONS WHILE PRAYING
Sahih Bukhari Volume 2, Book 22, Hadith Number 309.
Narated By Sahl bin Sad: The news about the differences amongst the people of Bani ‘Amr bin
‘Auf at Quba reached Allah’s Apostle and so he went to them along with some of his
companions to affect a reconciliation. Allah’s Apostle was delayed there and the time for the
prayer became due. Bilal came to Abu Bakr! and said, “O Abu Bakr! Allah’s Apostle is detained
(there) and the time for the prayer is due. Will you lead the people in prayer?” Abu Bakr replied,
“Yes, if you wish.” So Bilal pronounced the Iqama and Abu Bakr went forward and the people
said Takbir. In the meantime, Allah’s Apostle came piercing through the rows till he stood in the
(first) row and the people started clapping. Abu Bakr, would never look hither and thither during
the prayer but when the people clapped much he looked back and saw Allah’s Apostle. The
Prophet beckoned him to carry on. Abu Bakr raised both his hands, praised Allah and retreated
till he stood in the row and Allah’s Apostle went forward and led the people in the prayer. When
he had finished the prayer, he addressed the people and said, “O people! Why did you start
clapping when something happened to you in the prayer? Clapping is for women. Whenever
one is confronted with something unusual in the prayer one should say, ‘Sub Han Allah’.” Then
the Prophet looked towards Abu Bakr and asked, “What prevented you from leading the prayerwhen I beckoned you to carry on?” Abu Bakr replied, “It does not befit the son of Al Quhafa to
lead the prayer in the presence of Allah’s Apostle.”
SAHIH BUKHARI BOOK 22. ACTIONS WHILE PRAYING
Sahih Bukhari Volume 2, Book 22, Hadith Number 310.
Narated By Abu Huraira: It was forbidden to keep the hands on the hips during the prayer.
(This is narrated by Abu Huraira from the Prophet.)
SAHIH BUKHARI BOOK 22. ACTIONS WHILE PRAYING
Sahih Bukhari Volume 2, Book 22, Hadith Number 311.
Narated By Abu Huraira: It was forbidden to pray with the hands over one’s hips.
SAHIH BUKHARI BOOK 22. ACTIONS WHILE PRAYING
Sahih Bukhari Volume 2, Book 22, Hadith Number 312.
Narated By ‘Uqba bin Al-Harith: I offered the ‘Asr prayer with the Prophet and after finishing
the prayer with Taslim he got up quickly and went to some of his wives and then came out. He
noticed the signs of astonishment on the faces of the people caused by his speed. He then said,
“I remembered while I was in my prayer that a piece of gold was Lying in my house and I
disliked that it should remain with us throughout the night, and so I have ordered it to be
distributed.”
SAHIH BUKHARI BOOK 22. ACTIONS WHILE PRAYING
Sahih Bukhari Volume 2, Book 22, Hadith Number 313.
Narated By Abu Huraira: Allah’s Apostle said, “When the Adhan for the prayer is pronounced,
then Satan takes to his heels passing wind so that he may not hear the Adhan and when the
Muadh-dhin finishes, he comes back; and when the Iqama is pronounced he again takes to his
heels and when it is finished, he again comes back and continues reminding the praying person
of things that he used not to remember when not in prayer till he forgets how much he has
prayed.” Abu Salama bin ‘Abdur-Rahman said, “If anyone of you has such a thing (forgetting the
number of Rakat he has prayed) he should perform two prostrations of Sahu (i.e. forgetfulness)
while sitting.” Abu Salama narrates this from Abu Huraira.
SAHIH BUKHARI BOOK 22. ACTIONS WHILE PRAYING
Sahih Bukhari Volume 2, Book 22, Hadith Number 314.
Narated By Abu Huraira: People say that I narrate too many narrations of the Prophet; once I
met a man (during the life-time of the Prophet) and asked him, “Which Sura did Allah’s Apostle s
recite yesterday in the ‘Isha’ prayer?” He said, “I do not know.” I said, “Did you not attend the
prayer?” He said, “Yes, (I did).” I said, “I know. He recited such and such Sura.”Sahih Bukhari Volume 2, Book 22, Hadith Number 315.
Narated By ‘Abdullah bin Buhaina : Allah’s Apostle once led us in a prayer and offered two
Rakat and got up (for the third Raka) without sitting (after the second Raka). The people also
got up with him, and when he was about to finish his prayer, we waited for him to finish the
prayer with Taslim but he said Takbir before Taslim and performed two prostrations while sitting
and then finished the prayer with Taslim.
SAHIH BUKHARI BOOK 22. ACTIONS WHILE PRAYING
Sahih Bukhari Volume 2, Book 22, Hadith Number 316.
Narated By ‘Abdullah bin Buhaina : Allah’s Apostle got up after the second Raka of the Zuhr
prayer without sitting in between (the second and the third Rakat). When he finished the prayer
he performed two prostrations (of Sahu) and then finished the prayer with Tasllm.
SAHIH BUKHARI BOOK 22. ACTIONS WHILE PRAYING
Sahih Bukhari Volume 2, Book 22, Hadith Number 317.
Narated By ‘Abdullah: Once Allah’s Apostle offered five Rakat in the Zuhr prayer, and
somebody asked him whether there was some increase in the prayer. Allah’s Apostle said,
“What is that?” He said, “You have offered five Rakat.” So Allah’s Apostle performed two
prostrations of Sahu after Taslim.
SAHIH BUKHARI BOOK 22. ACTIONS WHILE PRAYING
Sahih Bukhari Volume 2, Book 22, Hadith Number 318.
Narated By Abu Huraira: The Prophet led us in the ‘Asr or the Zuhr prayer and finished it with
Taslim. Dhul-Yadain said to him, “O Allah’s Apostle! Has the prayer been reduced?” The
Prophet asked his companions in the affirmative. So Allah’s Apostle I offered two more Rakat
and then performed two prostrations (of Sahu). Sad said, “I saw that ‘Ursa bin Az-Zubair had
offered two Rakat in the Maghrib prayer and finished it with Taslim. He then talked (and when
he was informed about it) he completed the rest of his prayer and performed two prostrations,
and said, ‘The Prophet prayed like this.’”
SAHIH BUKHARI BOOK 22. ACTIONS WHILE PRAYING
Sahih Bukhari Volume 2, Book 22, Hadith Number 319.
Narated By Abu Huraira: Once Allah’s Apostle offered two Rakat and finished his prayer. So
Dhul-Yadain asked him, “Has the prayer been reduced or have you forgotten?” Allah’s Apostle
said, “Has DhulYadain spoken the truth?” The people replied in the affirmative. Then Allah’s
Apostle stood up and offered the remaining two Rakat and performed Taslim, and then said
Takbir and performed two prostrations like his usual prostrations, or a bit longer, and then got
up.Sahih Bukhari Volume 2, Book 22, Hadith Number 320.
Narated By Salama bin ‘Alqama: I asked Muhammad (bin Sirin) whether Tashah-hud should
be recited after the two prostrations of Sahu. He replied, “It is not (mentioned) in Abu Huraira’s
narration.”
SAHIH BUKHARI BOOK 22. ACTIONS WHILE PRAYING
Sahih Bukhari Volume 2, Book 22, Hadith Number 321.
Narated By Abu Huraira: The Prophet offered one of the evening prayers (the sub-narrator
Muhammad said, “I think that it was most probably the ‘Asr prayer”) and he finished it after
offering two Rakat only. He then stood near a price of wood in front of the Mosque and put his
hand over it. Abu Bakr and ‘Umar were amongst those who were present, but they dared not
talk to him about that (because of excessive respect for him), and those who were in a hurry
went out. They said, “Has the prayer been reduced?” A man who was called DhulYadain by the
Prophet said (to the Prophet), “Has the prayer been reduced or have you forgotten?” He said,
“Neither have I forgotten, nor has the prayer been reduced.” He said, “Certainly you have
forgotten.” So the Prophet offered two more Rakat and performed Tashm and then said Takbir
and performed a prostration of Sahu like his ordinary prostration or a bit longer and then raised
his head and said Takbir and then put his head down and performed a prostration like his
ordinary prostration or a bit longer, and then raised his head and said Takbir.
SAHIH BUKHARI BOOK 22. ACTIONS WHILE PRAYING
Sahih Bukhari Volume 2, Book 22, Hadith Number 322.
Narated By ‘Abdullah bin Buhaina Al-Asdi: (The ally of Bani ‘Abdul Muttalib) Allah’s Apostle
stood up for the Zuhr prayer and he should have sat (after the second Raka but he stood up for
the third Raka without sitting for Tashah-hud) and when he finished the prayer he performed two
prostrations and said Takbir on each prostration while sitting, before ending (the prayer) with
Taslim; and the people too performed the two prostrations with him instead of the sitting he
forgot.
SAHIH BUKHARI BOOK 22. ACTIONS WHILE PRAYING
Sahih Bukhari Volume 2, Book 22, Hadith Number 323.
Narated By Abu Huraira: Allah’s Apostle said, “When the call for prayer is made, Satan takes
to his heels passing wind so that he may not hear the Adhan and when the call is finished he
comes back, and when the Iqama is pronounced, Satan again takes to his heels, and when the
Iqama is finished he comes back again and tries to interfere with the person and his thoughts
and say, “Remember this and that (which he has not thought of before the prayer)”, till the
praying person forgets how much he has prayed. If anyone of you does not remember whether
he has offered three or four Rakat then he should perform two prostrations of Sahu while sitting.Sahih Bukhari Volume 2, Book 22, Hadith Number 324.
Narated By Abu Huraira: Allah’s Apostle said, “When anyone of you stands for the prayers,
Satan comes and puts him in doubts till he forgets how many Rakat he has prayed. So if this
happens to anyone of you, he should perform two prostrations of Sahu while sitting.
SAHIH BUKHARI BOOK 22. ACTIONS WHILE PRAYING
Sahih Bukhari Volume 2, Book 22, Hadith Number 325.
Narated By Kuraib: I was sent to ‘Aisha by Ibn Abbas, Al-Miswar bin Makhrama and ‘Abdur-
Rahman bin Azhar. They told me to greet her on their behalf and to ask her about the offering of
the two Rakat after the ‘Asr prayer and to say to her, “We were informed that you offer those
two Rakat and we were told that the Prophet had forbidden offering them.” Ibn Abbas said, “I
along with ‘Umar bin Al-Khattab used to beat the people whenever they offered them.” I went to
‘Aisha and told her that message. ‘Aisha said, “Go and ask Um Salama about them.” So I
returned and informed them about her statement. They then told me to go to Um Salama with
the same question with which t sent me to ‘Aisha. Um Salama replied, “I heard the Prophet
forbidding them. Later I saw him offering them immediately after he prayed the ‘Asr prayer. He
then entered my house at a time when some of the Ansari women from the tribe of Bani Haram
were sitting with me, so I sent my slave girl to him having said to her, ‘Stand beside him and tell
him that Um Salama says to you, “O Allah’s Apostle! I have heard you forbidding the offering of
these (two Rakat after the ‘Asr prayer) but I have seen you offering them.” If he waves his hand
then wait for him.’ The slave girl did that. The Prophet beckoned her with his hand and she
waited for him. When he had finished the prayer he said, “O daughter of Bani Umaiya! You have
asked me about the two Rakat after the ‘Asr prayer. The people of the tribe of ‘Abdul-Qais came
to me and made me busy and I could not offer the two Rakat after the Zuhr prayer. These (two
Rakat that I have just prayed) are for those (missed) ones.
SAHIH BUKHARI BOOK 22. ACTIONS WHILE PRAYING
Sahih Bukhari Volume 2, Book 22, Hadith Number 326.
Narated By Sahl bin Sad As-Sa’idi : The news about the differences amongst the people of
Bani’Amr bin ‘Auf reached Allah’s Apostle and so he went to them along with some of his
companions to affect a reconciliation between them. Allah’s Apostle was delayed there, and the
time of the prayer was due. Bilal went to Abu Bakr and said to him, “Allah’s Apostle has been
delayed (there) and the time of prayer is due. So will you lead the people in prayer?” Abu Bakr
said, “Yes, if you wish.” Bilal pronounced the Iqama and Abu Bakr, went forward and said Takbir
for the people. In the mean-time Allah’s Apostle came crossing the rows (of the praying people)
and stood in the (first) row and the people started clapping. Abu Bakr, would never glance side-
ways in his prayer but when the people clapped much he looked back and (saw) Allah’s
Apostle. Allah’s Apostle beckoned him to carry on the prayer. Abu Bakr raised his hands and
thanked Allah, and retreated till he reached the (first) row. Allah’s Apostle went forward and led
the people in the prayer. When he completed the prayer he faced the people and said, “O
people! Why did you start clapping when something unusual happened to you in the prayer?
Clapping is only for women. So whoever amongst you comes across something in the prayershould say, ‘Subhan-Allah’ for there is none who will not turn round on hearing him saying
Subhan-Allah. O Ab-u Bakr! What prevented you from leading the people in the prayer when I
beckoned you to do so?” Abu Bakr replied, “How dare the son of Abu Quhafa lead the prayer in
the presence of Allah’s Apostle ?”
SAHIH BUKHARI BOOK 22. ACTIONS WHILE PRAYING
Sahih Bukhari Volume 2, Book 22, Hadith Number 327.
Narated By Asma’: I went to ‘Aisha and she was standing praying and the people, too, were
standing (praying). So I said, “What is the matter with the people?” She beckoned with her head
towards the sky.
I said, “(Is there) a sign?” She nodded intending to say, “Yes.”
SAHIH BUKHARI BOOK 22. ACTIONS WHILE PRAYING
Sahih Bukhari Volume 2, Book 22, Hadith Number 328.
Narated By ‘Aisha the wife of the Prophet: Allah’s Apostle during his illness prayed in his
house sitting, whereas some people followed him standing, but the Prophet beckoned them to
sit down. On completion of the prayer he said, “The Imam is to be followed. So, bow when he
bows, and raise your head when he raises his head.” (See Hadith No. 657 Vol 1 for taking the
verdict).
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