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.
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Volume 1, Book 11, Number 677:
Narrated Anas bin Malik:
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 pas –
sions.”
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 pas –
sions.”
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
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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 lead –
ing the prayer while sitting. Abu Bakr was following the Prophet and the people were following Abu
Bakr (in the prayer).