إجازة الشيخ أحمد بن محمد بن أحمد لبن بقراءة الإمام عاصم

Translation of Sahih Bukhari, Book 11: Call to Prayers (Adhaan)

Volume 1, Book 11, Number 577:
Narrated Anas:
The people mentioned the fire and the bell (they suggested those as signals to
indicate the starting of prayers), and by that they mentioned the Jews and the
Christians. Then Bilal was ordered to pronounce Adhan for the prayer by saying its
wordings twice, and for the Iqama (the call for the actual standing for the prayers in
rows) by saying its wordings once. (Iqama is pronounced when the people are ready
for the prayer).
Volume 1, Book 11, Number 578:
Narrated Ibn 'Umar:
When the Muslims arrived at Medina, they used to assemble for the prayer, and
used to guess the time for it. During those days, the practice of Adhan for the
prayers had not been introduced yet. Once they discussed this problem regarding
the call for prayer. Some people suggested the use of a bell like the Christians,
others proposed a trumpet like the horn used by the Jews, but 'Umar was the first to
suggest that a man should call (the people) for the prayer; so Allah's Apostle
ordered Bilal to get up and pronounce the Adhan for prayers.
Volume 1, Book 11, Number 579:
Narrated Anas:
Bilal was ordered to repeat the wording of the Adhan for prayers twice, and to
pronounce the wording of the Iqamas once except "Qad-qamat-is-Salat".
Volume 1, Book 11, Number 580:
Narrated Anas bin Malik:
When the number of Muslims increased they discussed the question as to how to
know the time for the prayer by some familiar means. Some suggested that a fire be
lit (at the time of the prayer) and others put forward the proposal to ring the bell.
Bilal was ordered to pronounce the wording of Adhan twice and of the Iqama once
only.
Volume 1, Book 11, Number 581:
Narrated Abu Qilaba:
Anas said, "Bilal was ordered to pronounce the wording of Adhan twice and of
Iqama once only." The sub narrator Isma'li said, "I mentioned that to Aiyub and he
added (to that), "Except Iqama (i.e. Qad-Qamatis-Salat which should be said
twice)."
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Volume 1, Book 11, Number 582:
Narrated Abu Huraira:
Allah's Apostle said, "When the Adhan is pronounced Satan takes to his heels and
passes wind with noise during his flight in order not to hear the Adhan. When the
Adhan is completed he comes back and again takes to his heels when the Iqama is
pronounced and after its completion he returns again till he whispers into the heart
of the person (to divert his attention from his prayer) and makes him remember
things which he does not recall to his mind before the prayer and that causes him to
forget how much he has prayed."
Volume 1, Book 11, Number 583:
Narrated 'Abdul Rahman:
Abu Sa'id Al-Khudri told my father, "I see you liking sheep and the wilderness. So
whenever you are with your sheep or in the wilderness and you want to pronounce
Adhan for the prayer raise your voice in doing so, for whoever hears the Adhan,
whether a human being, a jinn or any other creature, will be a witness for you on the
Day of Resurrection." Abu Said added, "I heard it (this narration) from Allah's
Apostle."
Volume 1, Book 11, Number 584:
Narrated Humaid:
Anas bin Malik said, "Whenever the Prophet went out with us to fight (in Allah's
cause) against any nation, he never allowed us to attack till morning and he would
wait and see: if he heard Adhan he would postpone the attack and if he did not hear
Adhan he would attack them." Anas added, "We reached Khaibar at night and in the
morning when he did not hear the Adhan for the prayer, he (the Prophet ) rode and I
rode behind Abi Talha and my foot was touching that of the Prophet.
The inhabitants of Khaibar came out with their baskets and spades and when they
saw the Prophet they shouted 'Muhammad! By Allah, Muhammad and his army.'
When Allah's Apostle saw them, he said, "Allahu-Akbar! Allahu-Akbar! Khaibar is
ruined. Whenever we approach a (hostile) nation (to fight), then evil will be the
morning of those who have been warned."
Volume 1, Book 11, Number 585:
Narrated Abu Said Al-Khudri:
Allah's Apostle said, "Whenever you hear the Adhan, say what the Mu'adhdhin is
saying.
Volume 1, Book 11, Number 586:
Narrated 'Isa bin Talha:
that he had heard Muawiya repeating the words of Adhan up to "Wa ash-hadu Anna
Muhammadan Rasulul-lah (and I testify that Muhammad is Allah's Apostle.)"
Volume 1, Book 11, Number 587:
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Narrated Yahya as above (586) and added:
"Some of my companions told me that Hisham had said, "When the Mu'adhdhin
said, "Haiya alas-sala(t) (come for the prayer)." Muawiya said, "La hawla wala
quwata illa billah (There is neither might nor any power except with Allah)" and
added, "We heard your Prophet saying the same."
Volume 1, Book 11, Number 588:
Narrated Jabir bin 'Abdullah:
Allah's Apostle said, "Whoever after listening to the Adhan says, 'Allahumma
Rabba hadhihi-d-da' watit-tammati was-salatil qa'imati, ati Muhammadan
al-wasilata wal-fadilata, wab' athhu maqaman mahmudan-il-ladhi wa' adtahu (O
Allah! Lord of this perfect call (of not ascribing partners to You) and of the regular
prayer which is going to be established! Kindly give Muhammad the right of
intercession and superiority and send him (on the Day of Judgment) to the best and
the highest place in Paradise which You promised him)', then intercession for me
will be permitted for him on the Day of Resurrection").
Volume 1, Book 11, Number 589:
Narrated Abu Huraira:
Allah's Apostle said, "If the people knew the reward for pronouncing the Adhan and
for standing in the first row (in congregational prayers) and found no other way to
get that except by drawing lots they would draw lots, and if they knew the reward of
the Zuhr prayer (in the early moments of its stated time) they would race for it (go
early) and if they knew the reward of 'Isha' and Fajr (morning) prayers in
congregation, they would come to offer them even if they had to crawl."
Volume 1, Book 11, Number 590:
Narrated 'Abdullah bin Al-Harith:
Once on a rainy muddy day, Ibn 'Abbas delivered a sermon in our presence and
when the Mu'adhdhin pronounced the Adhan and said, "Haiya ala-s-sala(t) (come
for the prayer)" Ibn 'Abbas ordered him to say 'Pray at your homes.' The people
began to look at each other (surprisingly). Ibn 'Abbas said. "It was done by one who
was much better than I (i.e. the Prophet or his Mu'adhdhin), and it is a license.'
Volume 1, Book 11, Number 591:
Narrated Salim bin Abdullah:
My father said that Allah s Apostle said, "Bilal pronounces 'Adhan at night, so keep
on eating and drinking (Suhur) till Ibn Um Maktum pronounces Adhan." Salim
added, "He was a blind man who would not pronounce the Adhan unless he was
told that the day had dawned."
Volume 1, Book 11, Number 592:
Narrated Hafsa:
When the Muadh-dhin pronounced the Adhan for Fajr prayer and the dawn became
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evident the Prophet ordered a two Rakat light prayer (Sunna) before the Iqama of
the compulsory (congregational) prayer.
Volume 1, Book 11, Number 593:
Narrated 'Aisha:
The Prophet used to offer two light Rakat between the Adhan and the Iqama of the
Fajr prayer.
Volume 1, Book 11, Number 594:
Narrated 'Abdullah bin 'Umar:
Allah's Apostle said, "Bilal pronounces the Adhan at night, so keep on eating and
drinking (Suhur) till Ibn Um Maktum pronounces the Adhan."
Volume 1, Book 11, Number 595:
Narrated 'Abdullah bin Mas'ud:
The Prophet said, "The Adhan pronounced by Bilal should not stop you from taking
Suhur, for he pronounces the Adhan at night, so that the one offering the late night
prayer (Tahajjud) from among you might hurry up and the sleeping from among
you might wake up. It does not mean that dawn or morning has started." Then he
(the Prophet) pointed with his fingers and raised them up (towards the sky) and then
lowered them (towards the earth) like this (Ibn Mas'ud imitated the gesture of the
Prophet). Az-Zuhri gestured with his two index fingers which he put on each other
and then stretched them to the right and left. These gestures illustrate the way real
dawn appears. It spreads left and right horizontally. The dawn that appears in the
high sky and lowers down is not the real dawn) .
Volume 1, Book 11, Number 596:
Narrated 'Aisha:
The Prophet said, "Bilal pronounces the Adhan at night, so eat and drink (Suhur) till
Ibn Um Maktum pronounces the Adhan."
Volume 1, Book 11, Number 597:
Narrated 'Abdullah bin Mughaffal Al-Muzani:
Allah's Apostle said thrice, "There is a prayer between the two Adhans (Adhan and
Iqama)," and added, "For the one who wants to pray."
Volume 1, Book 11, Number 598:
Narrated Anas bin Malik:
"When the Mu'adhdhin pronounced the Adhan, some of the companions of the
Prophet would proceed to the pillars of the mosque (for the prayer) till the Prophet
arrived and in this way they used to pray two Rakat before the Maghrib prayer.
There used to be a little time between the Adhan and the Iqama." Shu'ba said,
"There used to be a very short interval between the two (Adhan and Iqama)."
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Volume 1, Book 11, Number 599:
Narrated 'Aisha:
Allah's Apostle used to pray two light Rakat before the morning (compulsory)
prayer after the day dawned and the Mu'adhdhin had finished his Adhan. He then
would lie on his right side till the Mu'adhdhin came to pronounce the Iqama.
Volume 1, Book 11, Number 600:
Narrated 'Abdullah bin Mughaffal:
The prophet said, "There is a prayer between the two Adhans (Adhan and Iqama),
there is a prayer between the two Adhans." And then while saying it the third time
he added, "For the one who wants to (pray)."
Volume 1, Book 11, Number 601:
Narrated Malik bin Huwairth:
I came to the Prophet with some men from my tribe and stayed with him for twenty
nights. He was kind and merciful to us. When he realized our longing for our
families, he said to us, "Go back and stay with your families and teach them the
religion, and offer the prayer and one of you should pronounce the Adhan for the
prayer when its time is due and the oldest one amongst you should lead the prayer."
Volume 1, Book 11, Number 602:
Narrated Abu Dhar:
We were in the company of the Prophet on a journey and the Mu'adhdhin wanted to
pronounce the Adhan for the (Zuhr) prayer. The Prophet said to him, "Let it become
cooler." Then he again wanted to pronounce the Adhan but the Prophet; said to him,
"Let it become cooler." The Mu'adh-dhin again wanted to pronounce the Adhan for
the prayer but the Prophet said, "Let it become cooler," till the shadows of the
hillocks become equal to their sizes. The Prophet added, "The severity of the heat is
from the raging of Hell."
Volume 1, Book 11, Number 603:
Narrated Malik bin Huwairth:
Two men came to the Prophet with the intention of a journey. The Prophet said,
"When (both of) you set out, pronounce Adhan and then Iqama and the oldest of
you should lead the prayer."
Volume 1, Book 11, Number 604:
Narrated Malik:
We came to the Prophet and stayed with him for twenty days and nights. We were
all young and of about the same age. The Prophet was very kind and merciful.
When he realized our longing for our families, he asked about our homes and the
people there and we told him. Then he asked us to go back to our families and stay
with them and teach them (the religion) and to order them to do good things. He
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also mentioned some other things which I have (remembered or) forgotten. The
Prophet then added, "Pray as you have seen me praying and when it is the time for
the prayer one of you should pronounce the Adhan and the oldest of you should
lead the prayer.
Volume 1, Book 11, Number 605:
Narrated Nafi:
Once in a cold night, Ibn 'Umar pronounced the Adhan for the prayer at ,Dajnan
(the name of a mountain) and then said, "Pray at your homes", and informed us that
Allah's Apostle used to tell the Mu'adhdin to pronounce Adhan and say, "Pray at
your homes" at the end of the Adhan on a rainy or a very cold night during the
journey."
Volume 1, Book 11, Number 606:
Narrated 'Aun bin Abi Juhaifa:
My father said, "I saw Allah's Apostle at a place called Al-Abtah. Bilal came and
informed him about the prayer and then came out with an Anza and planted it in
front of Allah's Apostle at Al-Abtah and pronounced the Iqama."
Volume 1, Book 11, Number 607:
Narrated 'Aun bin Abi Juhaifa:
My father said, "I saw Bilal turning his face from side to side while pronouncing the
Adhan for the prayer."
Volume 1, Book 11, Number 608:
Narrated 'Abdullah bin Abi Qatada:
My father said, "While we were praying with the Prophet he heard the noise of
some people. After the prayer he said, 'What is the matter?' They replied 'We were
hurrying for the prayer.' He said, 'Do not make haste for the prayer, and whenever
you come for the prayer, you should come with calmness, and pray whatever you
get (with the people) and complete the rest which you have missed."
Volume 1, Book 11, Number 609:
Narrated Abu Huraira:
The Prophet said, "When you hear the Iqama, proceed to offer the prayer with
calmness and solemnity and do not make haste. And pray whatever you are able to
pray and complete whatever you have missed.
Volume 1, Book 11, Number 610:
Narrated 'Abdullah bin Abi Qatada:
My father said. "Allah's Apostle said, 'If the Iqama is pronounced then do not stand
for the prayer till you see me (in front of you).' "
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Volume 1, Book 11, Number 611:
Narrated 'Abdullah bin Abi:
Qatada, My father said, "Allah's Apostle said, 'If the Iqama is pronounced, then do
not stand for the prayer till you see me (in front of you) and do it calmly.' "
Volume 1, Book 11, Number 612:
Narrated Abu Huraira:
Allah's Apostle went out (of the mosque) when the Iqama had been pronounced and
the rows straightened. The Prophet stood at his Musalla (praying place) and we
waited for the Prophet to begin the prayer with Takbir. He left and asked us to
remain in our places. We kept on standing till the Prophet returned and the water
was trickling from his head for he had taken a bath (of Janaba).
Volume 1, Book 11, Number 613:
Narrated Abu Huraira:
Once iqama was pronounced and the people had straightened the rows, Allah's
Apostle went forward (to lead the prayer) but he was Junub, so he said, "Remain in
your places." And he went out, took a bath and returned with water trickling from
his head. Then he led the prayer.
Volume 1, Book 11, Number 614:
Narrated Jabir bin 'Abdullah:
On the day of Al-Khandaq (the trench), 'Umar bin Al-Khattab went to the Prophet
and said, "O Allah's Apostle! By Allah, I could not pray (the 'Asr) till the sun had
set." 'Umar told this to the Prophet at the time when a fasting person had done Iftar
(taken his meals). The Prophet then went to Buthan and I was with him. He
performed ablution and offered the 'Asr prayer after the sun had set and then the
Maghrib prayer.
Volume 1, Book 11, Number 615:
Narrated Anas:
Once the Iqama was pronounced and the Prophet was talking to a man (in a low
voice) in a corner of the mosque and he did not lead the prayer till (some of) the
people had slept (dozed in a sitting posture) .
Volume 1, Book 11, Number 616:
Narrated Anas bin Malik:
Once Iqama was pronounced a man came to the Prophet and detained him (from the
prayer).
Volume 1, Book 11, Number 617:
Narrated Abu Huraira:
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Allah's Apostle said, "By Him in Whose Hand my soul is I was about to order for
collecting fire-wood (fuel) and then order Someone to pronounce the Adhan for the
prayer and then order someone to lead the prayer then I would go from behind and
burn the houses of men who did not present themselves for the (compulsory
congregational) prayer. By Him, in Whose Hands my soul is, if anyone of them had
known that he would get a bone covered with good meat or two (small) pieces of
meat present in between two ribs, he would have turned up for the 'Isha' prayer.'

Volume 1, Book 11, Number 618:
Narrated 'Abdullah bin Umar:
Allah's Apostle said, "The prayer in congregation is twenty seven times superior to
the prayer offered by person alone."
Volume 1, Book 11, Number 619:
Narrated Abu Said Al-Khudri:
The Prophet said, "The prayer in congregation is twenty five times superior to the
prayer offered by person alone."
Volume 1, Book 11, Number 620:
Narrated Abu Huraira:
Allah's Apostle said, "The reward of the prayer offered by a person in congregation
is twenty five times greater than that of the prayer offered in one's house or in the
market (alone). And this is because if he performs ablution and does it perfectly and
then proceeds to the mosque with the sole intention of praying, then for every step
he takes towards the mosque, he is upgraded one degree in reward and his one sin is
taken off (crossed out) from his accounts (of deeds). When he offers his prayer, the
angels keep on asking Allah's Blessings and Allah's forgiveness for him as long as
he is (staying) at his Musalla. They say, 'O Allah! Bestow Your blessings upon him,
be Merciful and kind to him.' And one is regarded in prayer as long as one is
waiting for the prayer."
Volume 1, Book 11, Number 621:
Narrated Abu Salama bin 'Abdur Rahman:
Abu Huraira said, "I heard Allah's Apostle saying, 'The reward of a prayer in
congregation is twenty five times greater than that of a prayer offered by a person
alone. The angels of the night and the angels of the day gather at the time of Fajr
prayer.' " Abu Huraira then added, "Recite the Holy Book if you wish, for "Indeed,
the recitation of the Qur'an in the early dawn (Fajr prayer) is ever witnessed."
(17.18).
Narrated 'Abdullah bin 'Umar: The reward of the congregational prayer is twenty
seven times greater (than that of the prayer offered by a person alone).
Volume 1, Book 11, Number 622:
Narrated Salim:
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I heard Um Ad-Darda' saying, "Abu Ad-Darda' entered the house in an angry mood.
I said to him. 'What makes you angry?' He replied, 'By Allah! I do not find the
followers of Muhammad doing those good things (which they used to do before)
except the offering of congregational prayer." (This happened in the last days of
Abu Ad-Darda' during the rule of 'Uthman) .
Volume 1, Book 11, Number 623:
Narrated Abu Musa:
The Prophet said, "The people who get tremendous reward for the prayer are those
who are farthest away (from the mosque) and then those who are next farthest and
so on. Similarly one who waits to pray with the Imam has greater reward than one
who prays and goes to bed. "
Volume 1, Book 11, Number 624:
Narrated Abu Huraira:
Allah's Apostle said, "While a man was going on a way, he saw a thorny branch and
removed it from the way and Allah became pleased by his action and forgave him
for that." Then the Prophet said, "Five are martyrs: One who dies of plague, one
who dies of an abdominal disease, one who dies of drowning, one who is buried
alive (and) dies and one who is killed in Allah's cause." (The Prophet further said,
"If the people knew the reward for pronouncing the Adhan and for standing in the
first row (in the congregational prayer) and found no other way to get it except by
drawing lots they would do so, and if they knew the reward of offering the Zuhr
prayer early (in its stated time), they would race for it and they knew the reward for
'Isha' and Fajr prayers in congregation, they would attend them even if they were to
crawl')
Volume 1, Book 11, Number 625:
Narrated Humaid:
Anas said, "The Prophet said, 'O Bani Salima! Don't you think that for every step of
yours (that you take towards the mosque) there is a reward (while coming for
prayer)?" Mujahid said: "Regarding Allah's Statement: "We record that which they
have sent before (them), and their traces" (36.12). 'Their traces' means 'their steps.' "
And Anas said that the people of Bani Salima wanted to shift to a place near the
Prophet but Allah's Apostle disliked the idea of leaving their houses uninhabited
and said, "Don't you think that you will get the reward for your footprints." Mujahid
said, "Their foot prints mean their foot steps and their going on foot."
Volume 1, Book 11, Number 626:
Narrated Abu Huraira:
The Prophet said, "No prayer is harder for the hypocrites than the Fajr and the 'Isha'
prayers and if they knew the reward for these prayers at their respective times, they
would certainly present themselves (in the mosques) even if they had to c awl." The
Prophet added, "Certainly I decided to order the Mu'adh-dhin (call-maker) to
pronounce Iqama and order a man to lead the prayer and then take a fire flame to
burn all those who had not left their houses so far for the prayer along with their
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houses."
Volume 1, Book 11, Number 627:
Narrated Malik bin Huwairith:
Prophet said (to two persons), "Whenever the prayer time becomes due, you should
pronounce Adhan and then Iqama and the older of you should lead the prayer."
Volume 1, Book 11, Number 628:
Narrated Abu Huraira:
Allah's Apostle said, "The angels keep on asking for Allah's Blessing and
Forgiveness for anyone of you as long as he is at his Musalla (praying place) and
does not do Hadath (passes wind). The angels say, 'O Allah! Forgive him and be
Merciful to him.' Each one of you is in the prayer as long as he is waiting for the
prayer and nothing but the prayer detains him from going to his family."
Volume 1, Book 11, Number 629:
Narrated Abu Huraira:
The Prophet said, "Allah will give shade, to seven, on the Day when there will be
no shade but His. (These seven persons are) a just ruler, a youth who has been
brought up in the worship of Allah (i.e. worships Allah sincerely from childhood), a
man whose heart is attached to the mosques (i.e. to pray the compulsory prayers in
the mosque in congregation), two persons who love each other only for Allah's sake
and they meet and part in Allah's cause only, a man who refuses the call of a
charming woman of noble birth for illicit intercourse with her and says: I am afraid
of Allah, a man who gives charitable gifts so secretly that his left hand does not
know what his right hand has given (i.e. nobody knows how much he has given in
charity), and a person who remembers Allah in seclusion and his eyes are then
flooded with tears."
Volume 1, Book 11, Number 630:
Narrated Humaid:
Anas was asked, "Did Allah's Apostle wear a ring?" He said, "Yes. Once he delayed
the 'Isha' prayer till mid-night and after the prayer, he faced us and said, 'The people
prayed and have slept and you remained in prayer as long as you waited for it.' "
Anas added, "As if I were just now observing the glitter of his ring."
Volume 1, Book 11, Number 631:
Narrated Abu Huraira:
The Prophet said, "Allah will prepare for him who goes to the mosque (every)
morning and in the afternoon (for the congregational prayer) an honorable place in
Paradise with good hospitality for (what he has done) every morning and afternoon
goings.
Volume 1, Book 11, Number 632:
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Narrated Malik Ibn Buhaina:
Allah's Apostle passed by a man praying two Rakat after the Iqama (had been
pronounced). When Allah's Apostle completed the prayer, the people gathered
around him (the Prophet) or that man and Allah's Apostle said to him (protesting),
Are there four Rakat in Fajr prayer? Are there four Rakat in Fajr prayer?"
Volume 1, Book 11, Number 633:
Narrated Al-Aswad:
"We were with 'Aisha discussing the regularity of offering the prayer and dignifying
it. She said, 'When Allah's Apostle fell sick with the fatal illness and when the time
of prayer became due and Adhan was pronounced, he said, 'Tell Abu Bakr to lead
the people in prayer.' He was told that Abu Bakr was a soft-hearted man and would
not be able to lead the prayer in his place. The Prophet gave the same order again
but he was given the same reply. He gave the order for the third time and said, 'You
(women) are the companions of Joseph. Tell Abu Bakr to lead the prayer.' So Abu
Bakr came out to lead the prayer. In the meantime the condition of the Prophet
improved a bit and he came out with the help of two men one on each side. As if I
was observing his legs dragging on the ground owing to the disease. Abu Bakr
wanted to retreat but the Prophet beckoned him to remain at his place and the
Prophet was brought till he sat beside Abu Bakr." Al-A'mash was asked, "Was the
Prophet praying and Abu Bakr following him, and were the people following Abu
Bakr in that prayer?" Al-A'mash replied in the affirmative with a nod of his head.
Abu Muawiya said, "The Prophet was sitting on the left side of Abu Bakr who was
praying while standing."
Volume 1, Book 11, Number 634:
Narrated 'Aisha:
"When the Prophet became seriously ill and his disease became aggravated he
asked for permission from his wives to be nursed in my house and he was allowed.
He came out with the help of two men and his legs were dragging on the ground.
He was between Al-Abbas and another man."
'Ubaid Ullah said, "I told Ibn 'Abbas what 'Aisha had narrated and he said, 'Do you
know who was the (second) man whose name 'Aisha did not mention'" I said, 'No.'
Ibn 'Abbas said, 'He was 'Ali Ibn Abi Talib.' "
Volume 1, Book 11, Number 635:
Narrated Nafi':
Once on a very cold and stormy night, Ibn 'Umar pronounced the Adhan for the
prayer and then said, "Pray in your homes." He (Ibn 'Umar) added. "On very cold
and rainy nights Allah's Apostle used to order the Mu'adhdhin to say, 'Pray in your
homes.' "
Volume 1, Book 11, Number 636:
Narrated Mahmuid bin Rabi' Al-Ansari:
'Itban bin Malik used to lead his people (tribe) in prayer and was a blind man, he
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said to Allah's Apostle , "O Allah's Apostle! At times it is dark and flood water is
flowing (in the valley) and I am blind man, so please pray at a place in my house so
that I can take it as a Musalla (praying place)." So Allah's Apostle went to his house
and said, "Where do you like me to pray?" 'Itban pointed to a place in his house and
Allah's Apostle, offered the prayer there.
Volume 1, Book 11, Number 637:
Narrated 'Abdullah bin Al-Harith:
Ibn Abbas addressed us on a (rainy and) muddy day and when the Mu'adh-dhin
said, "Come for the prayer" Ibn 'Abbas ordered him to say, "Pray in your homes."
The people began to look at one another with surprise as if they did not like it. Ibn
'Abbas said, "It seems that you thought ill of it but no doubt it was done by one who
was better than I (i.e. the Prophet). It (the prayer) is a strict order and I disliked to
bring you out."
Ibn 'Abbas narrated the same as above but he said, "I did not like you to make you
sinful (in refraining from coming to the mosque) and to come (to the mosque)
covered with mud up to the knees."
Volume 1, Book 11, Number 638:
Narrated Abu Sa'id Al-Khudri:
A cloud came and it rained till the roof started leaking and in those days the roof
used to be of the branches of date-palms. Iqama was pronounced and I saw Allah's
Apostles prostrating in water and mud and even I saw the mark of mud on his
forehead.
Volume 1, Book 11, Number 639:
Narrated Anas bin Sirin:
I heard Anas saying, "A man from Ansar said to the Prophet, 'I cannot pray with
you (in congregation).' He was a very fat man and he prepared a meal for the
Prophet and invited him to his house. He spread out a mat for the Prophet, and
washed one of its sides with water, and the Prophet prayed two Rakat on it." A man
from the family of Al-Jaruid asked, "Did the Prophet used to pray the Duha
(forenoon) prayer?" Anas said, "I did not see him praying the Duha prayer except
on that day."
Volume 1, Book 11, Number 640:
Narrated 'Aisha:
The Prophet said, "If supper is served, and Iqama is pronounced one should start
with the supper."
Volume 1, Book 11, Number 641:
Narrated Anas bin Malik:
Allah's Apostle said, "If the supper is served start having it before praying the
Maghrib prayer and do not be hasty in finishing it."
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Volume 1, Book 11, Number 642:
Narrated Nafi':
Ibn 'Umar said, "Allah's Apostle said, 'If the supper is served for anyone of you and
the Iqama is pronounced, start with the supper and don't be in haste (and carry on
eating) till you finish it." If food was served for Ibn 'Umar and Iqama was
pronounced, he never came to the prayer till he finished it (i.e. food) in spite of the
fact that he heard the recitation (of the Qur'an) by the Imam (in the prayer).
Narrated Ibn 'Umar: The Prophet said, "If anyone of you is having his meals, he
should not hurry up till he is; satisfied even if the prayer has been started."
Volume 1, Book 11, Number 643:
Narrated Ja'far bin 'Amr bin Umaiya:
My father said, "I saw Allah's Apostle eating a piece of meat from the shoulder of a
sheep and he was called for the prayer. He stood up, put down the knife and prayed
but did not perform ablutilon.''
Volume 1, Book 11, Number 644:
Narrated Al-Aswad:
That he asked 'Aisha "What did the Prophet use to do in his house?" She replied,
"He used to keep himself busy serving his family and when it was the time for
prayer he would go for it."
Volume 1, Book 11, Number 645:
Narrated Aiyub:
Abu Qilaba said, "Malik bin Huwairith came to this Mosque of ours and said, 'I
pray in front of you and my aim is not to lead the prayer but to show you the way in
which the Prophet used to pray.' " I asked Abu Qilaba,"How did he use to pray?' "
He replied, "(The Prophet used to pray) like this Sheikh of ours and the Sheikh used
to sit for a while after the prostration, before getting up after the first Rak'a. "
Volume 1, Book 11, Number 646:
Narrated Abu Musa:
"The Prophet became sick and when his disease became aggravated, he said, "Tell
Abu Bakr to lead the prayer." 'Aisha said, "He is a soft-hearted man and would not
be able to lead the prayer in your place." The Prophet said again, "Tell Abu Bakr to
lead the people in prayer." She repeated the same reply but he said, "Tell Abu Bakr
to lead the people in prayer. You are the companions of Joseph." So the messenger
went to Abu Bakr (with that order) and he led the people in prayer in the lifetime of
the Prophet.
Volume 1, Book 11, Number 647:
Narrated 'Aisha:
the mother of the believers: Allah's Apostle in his illness said, "Tell Abu Bakr to
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lead the people in prayer." I said to him, "If Abu Bakr stands in your place, the
people would not hear him owing to his (excessive) weeping. So please order 'Umar
to lead the prayer." 'Aisha added I said to Hafsa, "Say to him: If Abu Bakr should
lead the people in the prayer in your place, the people would not be able to hear him
owing to his weeping; so please, order 'Umar to lead the prayer." Hafsa did so but
Allah's Apostle said, "Keep quiet! You are verily the Companions of Joseph. Tell
Abu Bakr to lead the people in the prayer. " Hafsa said to 'Aisha, "I never got
anything good from you."
Volume 1, Book 11, Number 648:
Narrated Az-Zuhn:
Anas bin Malik Al-Ansari, told me, "Abu Bakr used to lead the people in prayer
during the fatal illness of the Prophet till it was Monday. When the people aligned
(in rows) for the prayer the Prophet lifted the curtain of his house and started
looking at us and was standing at that time. His face was (glittering) like a page of
the Qur'an and he smiled cheerfully. We were about to be put to trial for the
pleasure of seeing the Prophet, Abu Bakr retreated to join the row as he thought that
the Prophet would lead the prayer. The Prophet beckoned us to complete the prayer
and he let the curtain fall. On the same day he died."

Volume 1, Book 11, Number 649:
Narrated Anas:
The Prophet did not come out for three days. The people stood for the prayer and
Abu Bakr went ahead to lead the prayer. (In the meantime) the Prophet caught hold
of the curtain and lifted it. When the face of the Prophet appeared we had never
seen a scene more pleasing than the face of the Prophet as it appeared then. The
Prophet beckoned to Abu Bakr to lead the people in the prayer and then let the
curtain fall. We did not see him (again) till he died.
Volume 1, Book 11, Number 650:
Narrated Hamza bin 'Abdullah:
My father said, "When Allah's Apostle became seriously ill, he was told about the
prayer. He said, 'Tell Abu Bakr to lead the people in the prayer.' 'Aisha said, 'Abu
Bakr is a soft-hearted man and he would be over-powered by his weeping if he
recited the Qur'an.' He said to them, 'Tell him (Abu Bakr) to lead the prayer. The
same reply was given to him. He said again, 'Tell him to lead the prayer. You
(women) are the companions of Joseph."
Volume 1, Book 11, Number 651:
Narrated 'Urwa's father:
'Aisha said, "Allah's Apostle ordered Abu Bakr to lead the people in the prayer
during his illness and so he led them in prayer." 'Urwa, a sub narrator, added,
"Allah's Apostle felt a bit relieved and came out and Abu Bakr was leading the
people. When Abu Bakr saw the Prophet he retreated but the Prophet beckoned him
to remain there. Allah's Apostle sat beside Abu Bakr. Abu Bakr was following the
prayer of Allah's Apostle and the people were following the prayer of Abu Bakr."
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Volume 1, Book 11, Number 652:
Narrated Sahl bin Sa'd As-Sa'idi:
Allah's Apostle went to establish peace among Bani 'Amr bin 'Auf. In the meantime
the time of prayer was due and the Mu'adh-dhin went to Abu Bakr and said, "Will
you lead the prayer, so that I may pronounce the Iqama?" Abu Bakr replied in the
affirmative and led the prayer. Allah's Apostle came while the people were still
praying and he entered the rows of the praying people till he stood in the (first row).
The people clapped their hands. Abu Bakr never glanced sideways in his prayer but
when the people continued clapping, Abu Bakr looked and saw Allah's Apostle.
Allah's Apostle beckoned him to stay at his place. Abu Bakr raised his hands and
thanked Allah for that order of Allah's Apostle and then he retreated till he reached
the first row. Allah's Apostle went forward and led the prayer. When Allah's
Apostle finished the prayer, he said, "O Abu Bakr! What prevented you from
staying when I ordered you to do so?"
Abu Bakr replied, "How can Ibn Abi Quhafa (Abu Bakr) dare to lead the prayer in
the presence of Allah's Apostle?" Then Allah's Apostle said, "Why did you clap so
much? If something happens to anyone during his prayer he should say Subhan
Allah. If he says so he will be attended to, for clapping is for women."
Volume 1, Book 11, Number 653:
Narrated Malik bin Huwairth:
We went to the Prophet and we were all young men and stayed with him for about
twenty nights. The Prophet was very merciful. He said, "When you return home,
impart religious teachings to your families and tell them to offer perfectly such and
such a prayer at such and such a time and such and such a prayer at such and such a
time. And al the time of the prayer one of you should pronounce the Adhan and the
oldest of you should lead the prayer."
Volume 1, Book 11, Number 654:
Narrated Itban bin Malik Al-Ansari:
The Prophet (came to my house and) asked permission for entering and I allowed
him. He asked, "Where do you like me to pray in your house?" I pointed to a place
which I liked. He stood up for prayer and we aligned behind him and he finished
the prayer with Taslim and we did the same.
Volume 1, Book 11, Number 655:
Narrated 'Ubaid-Ullah Ibn 'Abdullah bin 'Utba:
I went to 'Aisha and asked her to describe to me the illness of Allah's Apostle.
'Aisha said, "Yes. The Prophet became seriously ill and asked whether the people
had prayed. We replied, 'No. O Allah's Apostle! They are waiting for you.' He
added, 'Put water for me in a trough." 'Aisha added, "We did so. He took a bath and
tried to get up but fainted. When he recovered, he again asked whether the people
had prayed. We said, 'No, they are waiting for you. O Allah's Apostle,' He again
said, 'Put water in a trough for me.' He sat down and took a bath and tried to get up
but fainted again. Then he recovered and said, 'Have the people prayed?' We
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replied, 'No, they are waiting for you. O Allah's Apostle.' He said, 'Put water for me
in the trough.' Then he sat down and washed himself and tried to get up but he
fainted. When he recovered, he asked, 'Have the people prayed?' We said, 'No, they
are waiting for you. O Allah's Apostle! The people were in the mosque waiting for
the Prophet for the 'Isha prayer. The Prophet sent for Abu Bakr to lead the people in
the prayer. The messenger went to Abu Bakr and said, 'Allah's Apostle orders you
to lead the people in the prayer.' Abu Bakr was a soft-hearted man, so he asked
'Umar to lead the prayer but 'Umar replied, 'You are more rightful.' So Abu Bakr led
the prayer in those days. When the Prophet felt a bit better, he came out for the Zuhr
prayer with the help of two persons one of whom was Al-'Abbas. while Abu Bakr
was leading the people in the prayer. When Abu Bakr saw him he wanted to retreat
but the Prophet beckoned him not to do so and asked them to make him sit beside
Abu Bakr and they did so. Abu Bakr was following the Prophet (in the prayer) and
the people were following Abu Bakr. The Prophet (prayed) sitting."
'Ubaid-Ullah added "I went to 'Abdullah bin 'Abbas and asked him, Shall I tell you
what Aisha has told me about the fatal illness of the Prophet?' Ibn 'Abbas said, 'Go
ahead. I told him her narration and he did not deny anything of it but asked whether
'Aisha told me the name of the second person (who helped the Prophet ) along with
Al-Abbas. I said. 'No.' He said, 'He was 'Ali (Ibn Abi Talib).
Volume 1, Book 11, Number 656:
Narrated Aisha:
the mother of the believers: Allah's Apostle during his illness prayed at his house
while sitting whereas some people prayed behind him standing. The Prophet
beckoned them to sit down. On completion of the prayer, he said, 'The Imam is to
be followed: bow when he bows, raise up your heads (stand erect) when he raises
his head and when he says, 'Sami a-l-lahu liman-hamida ' (Allah heard those who
sent praises to Him) say then 'Rabbana wa laka-l-hamd' (O our Lord! All the praises
are for You), and if he prays sitting then pray sitting."
Volume 1, Book 11, Number 657:
Narrated Anas bin Malik:
Once Allah's Apostle rode a horse and fell down and the right side (of his body)
was injured. He offered one of the prayers while sitting and we also prayed behind
him sitting. When he completed the prayer, he said, "The Imam is to be followed.
Pray standing if he prays standing and bow when he bows; rise when he rises; and if
he says, 'Sami a-l-lahu-liman hamida, say then, 'Rabbana wa Lakal-hamd' and pray
standing if he prays standing and pray sitting (all of you) if he prays sitting."
Humaid said: The saying of the Prophet "Pray sitting, if he (Imam) prays sitting"
was said in his former illness (during his early life) but the Prophet prayed sitting
afterwards (in the last illness) and the people were praying standing behind him and
the Prophet did not order them to sit. We should follow the latest actions of the
Prophet.
Volume 1, Book 11, Number 658:
Narrated Al-Bara:
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(and he was not a liar) When Allah's Apostle said, "Sami a-l-lahu Liman hamida "
none of us bent his back (for prostrations) till the Prophet prostrated and then we
would prostrate after him.
Volume 1, Book 11, Number 659:
Narrated Abu Ishaq:
as above.
Volume 1, Book 11, Number 660:
Narrated Abu Huraira:
The Prophet said, "Isn't he who raises his head before the Imam afraid that Allah
may transform his head into that of a donkey or his figure (face) into that of a
donkey?"
Volume 1, Book 11, Number 661:
Narrated Ibn 'Umar:
When the earliest emigrants came to Al-'Usba a place in Quba', before the arrival of
the Prophet- Salim, the slave of Abu Hudhaifa, who knew the Qur'an more than the
others used to lead them in prayer.
Volume 1, Book 11, Number 662:
Narrated Anas:
The Prophet said, "Listen and obey (your chief) even if an Ethiopian whose head is
like a raisin were made your chief."
Volume 1, Book 11, Number 663:
Narrated Abu Huraira:
Allah's Apostle said, "If the Imam leads the prayer correctly then he and you will
receive the rewards but if he makes a mistake (in the prayer) then you will receive
the reward for the prayer and the sin will be his."
Volume 1, Book 11, Number 664:
Narrated Anas bin Malik:
The Prophet said to Abu-Dhar, "Listen and obey (your chief) even if he is an
Ethiopian with a head like a raisin."
Volume 1, Book 11, Number 665:
Narrated Ibn 'Abbas:
Once I passed the night in the house of my aunt Maimuna. Allah's Apostle offered
the 'Isha' prayer and then came to the house and offered four Rakat an slept. Later
on, he woke up and stood for the prayer and I stood on his left side. He drew me to
his right and prayed five Rakat and then two. He then slept till I heard him snoring
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(or heard his breath sounds). Afterwards he went out for the morning prayer.
Volume 1, Book 11, Number 666:
Narrated Ibn 'Abbas:
One night I slept at the house of (my aunt) Maimuna and the Prophet was there on
that night. He performed ablution and stood up for the prayer. I joined him and
stood on his left side but he drew me to his right and prayed thirteen Rakat and then
slept till I heard his breath sounds. And whenever he slept, he used to breathe with
audible sounds. The Mu'adhdhin came to the Prophet and he went out and prayed
the morning prayer) without repeating the ablution.
Volume 1, Book 11, Number 667:
Narrated Ibn 'Abbas:
Once I passed the night in the house of my aunt Maimuna. The Prophet stood for
the night prayer and I joined him and stood on his left side but he drew me to his
right by holding me by the head.
Volume 1, Book 11, Number 668:
Narrated Mu'adh bin Jabal:
I used to pray the 'Isha prayer with the Prophet and then go to lead my people in the
prayer.
Volume 1, Book 11, Number 669:
Narrated 'Amr:
Jabir bin 'Abdullah said, "Mu'adh bin Jabal used to pray with the Prophet and then
go to lead his people in prayer Once he led the 'Isha' prayer and recited Surat
"Al-Baqra." Somebody left the prayer and Mu'adh criticized him. The news reached
the Prophet and he said to Mu'adh, 'You are putting the people to trial,' and repeated
it thrice (or said something similar) and ordered him to recite two medium Suras of
Mufassal." ('Amr said that he had forgotten the names of those Suras).

Volume 1, Book 11, Number 670:
Narrated Abu Mas'ud:
A man came and said, "O Allah's Apostle! By Allah, I keep away from the morning
prayer only because So and so prolongs the prayer when he leads us in it." The
narrator said, "I never saw Allah's Apostle more furious in giving advice than he
was at that time. He then said, "Some of you make people dislike good deeds (the
prayer). So whoever among you leads the people in prayer should shorten it
because among them are the weak, the old and the needy."
Volume 1, Book 11, Number 671:
Narrated Abu Huraira:
Allah's Apostle said, "If anyone of you leads the people in the prayer, he should
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shorten it for amongst them are the weak, the sick and the old; and if anyone among
your prays alone then he may prolong (the prayer) as much as he wishes. "
Volume 1, Book 11, Number 672:
Narrated Abu Mas'ud:
A man came and said, "O Allah's Apostle! I keep away from the morning prayer
because so-and-so (Imam) prolongs it too much." Allah's Apostle became furious
and I had never seen him more furious than he was on that day. The Prophet said,
"O people! Some of you make others dislike the prayer, so whoever becomes an
Imam he should shorten the prayer, as behind him are the weak, the old and the
needy.''
Volume 1, Book 11, Number 673:
Narrated Jabir bin 'Abdullah Al-Ansari:
Once a man was driving two Nadihas (camels used for agricultural purposes) and
night had fallen. He found Mu'adh praying so he made his camel kneel and joined
Mu'adh in the prayer. The latter recited Surat 'AlBaqara" or Surat "An-Nisa", (so)
the man left the prayer and went away. When he came to know that Mu'adh had
criticized him, he went to the Prophet, and complained against Mu'adh. The Prophet
said thrice, "O Mu'adh ! Are you putting the people to trial?" It would have been
better if you had recited "Sabbih Isma Rabbika-l-a-la (87)", Wash-Shamsi
wadu-haha (91)", or "Wal-laili Idha yaghsha (92)", for the old, the weak and the
needy pray behind you." Jabir said that Mu'adh recited Sura Al-Baqara in the 'Isha'
prayer.
Volume 1, Book 11, Number 674:
Narrated Anas:
The Prophet used to pray a short prayer (in congregation) but used to offer it in a
perfect manner.
Volume 1, Book 11, Number 675:
Narrated 'Abdullah bin 'Abi Qatada:
My father said, "The Prophet said, 'When I stand for prayer, I intend to prolong it
but on hearing the cries of a child, I cut it short, as I dislike to trouble the child's
mother.' "
Volume 1, Book 11, Number 676:
Narrated Anas bin Malik:
I never prayed behind any Imam a prayer lighter and more perfect than that behind
the Prophet and he used to cut short the prayer whenever he heard the cries of a
child lest he should put the child's mother to trial.
Volume 1, Book 11, Number 677:
Narrated Anas bin Malik:
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The Prophet said, "When I start the prayer I intend to prolong it, but on hearing the
cries of a child, I cut short the prayer because I know that the cries of the child will
incite its mother's passions."
Volume 1, Book 11, Number 678:
Narrated Anas bin Malik:
The Prophet, said, "Whenever I start the prayer I intend to prolong it, but on hearing
the cries of a child, I cut short the prayer because I know that the cries of the child
will incite its mother's passions."
Volume 1, Book 11, Number 679:
Narrated Jabir bin 'Abdullah:
Mu'adh used to pray with the Prophet and then go and lead his people (tribe) in the
prayer.
Volume 1, Book 11, Number 680:
Narrated 'Aisha:
When the Prophet, became ill in his fatal illness, Someone came to inform him
about the prayer, and the Prophet told him to tell Abu Bakr to lead the people in the
prayer. I said, "Abu Bakr is a soft-hearted man and if he stands for the prayer in
your place, he would weep and would not be able to recite the Qur'an." The Prophet
said, "Tell Abu Bakr to lead the prayer." I said the same as before. He (repeated the
same order and) on the third or the fourth time he said, "You are the companions of
Joseph. Tell Abu Bakr to lead the prayer." So Abu Bakr led the prayer and
meanwhile the Prophet felt better and came out with the help of two men; as if I see
him just now dragging his feet on the ground. When Abu Bakr saw him, he tried to
retreat but the Prophet beckoned him to carry on. Abu Bakr retreated a bit and the
Prophet sat on his (left) side. Abu Bakr was repeating the Takbir (Allahu Akbar) of
Allah's Apostle for the people to hear.
Volume 1, Book 11, Number 681:
Narrated 'Aisha:
When Allah's Apostle became seriously ill, Bilal came to him for the prayer. He
said, "Tell Abu Bakr to lead the people in the prayer." I said, "O Allah's Apostle!
Abu Bakr is a soft-hearted man and if he stands in your place, he would not be able
to make the people hear him. Will you order 'Umar (to lead the prayer)?" The
Prophet said, "Tell Abu Bakr to lead the people in the prayer." Then I said to Hafsa,
"Tell him, Abu i Bakr is a soft-hearted man and if he stands in his place, he would
not be able to make the people hear him. Would you order 'Umar to lead the
prayer?' " Hafsa did so. The Prophet said, "Verily you are the companions of
Joseph. Tell Abu Bakr to lead the people in the prayer." So Abu- Bakr stood for the
prayer. In the meantime Allah's Apostle felt better and came out with the help of
two persons and both of his legs were dragging on the ground till he entered the
mosque. When Abu Bakr heard him coming, he tried to retreat but Allah's Apostle
beckoned him to carry on. The Prophet sat on his left side. Abu Bakr was praying
while standing and Allah's Apostle was leading the prayer while sitting. Abu Bakr
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was following the Prophet and the people were following Abu Bakr (in the prayer).
Volume 1, Book 11, Number 682:
Narrated Abu Huraira:
Once Allah's Apostle prayed two Rakat (instead of four) and finished his prayer.
Dhu-l-yadain asked him whether the prayer had been reduced or whether he had
forgotten. Allah's Apostle asked the people whether Dhu-l-yadain was telling the
truth. The people replied in the affirmative. Then Allah's Apostle stood up, offered
the remaining two Rakat and then finished his prayer with Taslim and then said,
"Allahu Akbar." He followed it with two prostrations like ordinary prostrations or a
bit longer.
Volume 1, Book 11, Number 683:
Narrated Abu Huraira:
The Prophet prayed two Rakat of Zuhr prayer (instead of four) and he was told that
he had prayed two Rakat only. Then he prayed two more Rakat and finished them
with the Taslim followed by two prostrations.
Volume 1, Book 11, Number 684:
Narrated 'Aisha:
the mother of the faithful believers: Allah's Apostle in his last illness said, "Tell Abu
Bakr to lead the people in the prayer." I said, "If Abu Bakr stood in your place, he
would not be able to make the people hear him owing to his weeping. So please
order 'Umar to lead the prayer." He said, "Tell Abu Bakr to lead the people in the
prayer." I said to Hafsa, "Say to him, 'Abu Bakr is a softhearted man and if he stood
in your place he would not be able to make the people hear him owing to his
weeping. So order 'Umar to lead the people in the prayer.' " Hafsa did so but Allah's
Apostle said, "Keep quiet. Verily you are the companions of (Prophet) Joseph. Tell
Abu Bakr to lead the people in the prayer." Hafsa said to me, "I never got any good
from you."
Volume 1, Book 11, Number 685:
Narrated An-Nu'man bin 'Bashir:
The Prophet said, "Straighten your rows or Allah will alter your faces."
Volume 1, Book 11, Number 686:
Narrated Anas:
The Prophet said, "Straighten your rows, for I see you from behind my back.'
Volume 1, Book 11, Number 687:
Narrated Anas bin Malik:
Once the Iqama was pronounced and Allah's Apostle faced us and said, "Straighten
your rows and stand closer together, for I see you from behind my back.'
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Volume 1, Book 11, Number 688:
Narrated Abu Huraira:
The Prophet said, "Martyrs are those who die because of drowning, plague, an
abdominal disease, or of being buried alive by a falling building." And then he
added, "If the people knew the Reward for the Zuhr prayer in its early time, they
would race for it. If they knew the reward for the 'Isha' and the Fajr prayers in
congregation, they would join them even if they had to crawl. If they knew the
reward for the first row, they would draw lots for it."
Volume 1, Book 11, Number 689:
Narrated Abu Huraira:
The Prophet said, "The Imam is (appointed) to be followed. So do not differ from
him, bow when he bows, and say, "Rabbana-lakal hamd" if he says "Sami'a-l-lahu
Liman hamida"; and if he prostrates, prostrate (after him), and if he prays sitting,
pray sitting all together, and straighten the rows for the prayer, as the straightening
of the rows is amongst those things which make your prayer a correct and perfect
one. (See Hadith No. 657).
Volume 1, Book 11, Number 690:
Narrated Anas bin Malik:
The Prophet said, "Straighten your rows as the straightening of rows is essential for
a perfect and correct prayer. "
Volume 1, Book 11, Number 691:
Narrated Anas bin Malik:
I arrived at Medina and was asked whether I found any change since the days of
Allah's Apostle. I said, "I have not found any change except that you do not stand in
alignment in your prayers."
Volume 1, Book 11, Number 692:
Narrated Anas bin Malik:
The Prophet said, "Straighten your rows for I see you from behind my back." Anas
added, "Everyone of us used to put his shoulder with the shoulder of his companion
and his foot with the foot of his companion."
Volume 1, Book 11, Number 693:
Narrated Ibn 'Abbas:
I prayed with the Prophet one night and stood on his left side. Allah's Apostle
caught hold of my head from behind and drew me to his right and then offered the
prayer and slept. Later the Mu'adh-dhin came and the Prophet stood up for prayer
without performing ablution.
Volume 1, Book 11, Number 694:
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Narrated Anas bin Malik:
One night an orphan and I offered the prayers behind the Prophet in my house and
my mother (Um Sulaim) was standing behind us (by herself forming a row).
Volume 1, Book 11, Number 695:
Narrated Ibn 'Abbas:
One night I stood to the left of the Prophet in the prayer but he caught hold of me
by the hand or by the shoulder (arm) till he made me stand on his right and
beckoned with his hand (for me) to go from behind (him). (Al-Kashmaihani-Fateh
al-Bari).
Volume 1, Book 11, Number 696:
Narrated 'Aisha:
Allah's Apostle used to pray in his room at night. As the wall of the room was
LOW, the people saw him and some of them stood up to follow him in the prayer.
In the morning they spread the news. The following night the Prophet stood for the
prayer and the people followed him. This went on for two or three nights.
Thereupon Allah's Apostle did not stand for the prayer the following night, and did
not come out. In the morning, the people asked him about it. He replied, that he way
afraid that the night prayer might become compulsory.
Volume 1, Book 11, Number 697:
Narrated 'Aisha:
The Prophet had a mat which he used to spread during the day and use as a curtain
at night. So a number of people gathered at night facing it and prayed behind him.
Volume 1, Book 11, Number 698:
Narrated Zaid bin Thabit:
Allah's Apostle made a small room in the month of Ramadan (Sa'id said, "I think
that Zaid bin Thabit said that it was made of a mat") and he prayed there for a few
nights, and so some of his companions prayed behind him. When he came to know
about it, he kept on sitting. In the morning, he went out to them and said, "I have
seen and understood what you did. You should pray in your houses, for the best
prayer of a person is that which he prays in his house except the compulsory
prayers."

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