Sahih Muslim Hadith 1110 – The Description Of

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[1110] 240 : (498) It was tiiL. (tA)—' [\.] narrated that 'Aishah said: "The Messenger of Allah used to start his prayer with the TakbIr and the recitation of Al-hamdu Lillâhi Rabbi!- 'AlamIn. When he bowed he neither kept his head up nor lowered it, but it was somewhere between the two. When he raised his head from bowing, he did not prostrate until he had stood up straight, and when he raised his head from prostrating, he did not prostrate again until he had sat up straight. After each two Rak'ah he would recite At-Tahiyyah. He would lay his left foot along the ground and hold his right foot upright. He forbade 'Uqbati_s_haian,[hJ and he forbade resting one's forearms along the ground like a predator. And he used to conclude his prayer with the TaslIm." According to the report of Ibn Numair from Abü Khâlid: "And he forbade 'Aqibi _Siiai(ân." Lit. The back of Shaitân. They differ over its description; Chapter 47. The Sutrah (Screen) For One Who Is Praying, And The Recommendation To Pray Facing A Sutrah. The Ruling On Passing In Front Of One Who Is Praying, And Preventing One Who Wants To Pass In Front. It Is Permissible To Lie Down In Front Of One Who Is Praying. Praying Towards One's Mount. The Command To Stand Close To The Sutrah. The Height Of The Sutrah, And Related Matters