Sahih al-Bukhari Hadith 656 – Volume 1, Book 11

English

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
Volume 1 – 165 / 1700
SAHIH BUKHARI VOLUME 1 > BOOK 11: CALL TO PRAYERS (ADHAAN)
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."