Volume 1, Book 8, Number 389:
Narrated ‘Amr bin Dmar:
I asked Ibn ‘Umar, “Can a person who has performed the Tawaf around the Ka’ba for ‘Umra but
has not performed the (Sa’i) Tawaf of Safa and Marwa, have a sexual relation with his wife?” Ibn
‘Umar replied “When the Prophet reached Mecca he performed the Tawaf around the Ka’ba (cir –
cumambulated it seven times) and offered a two-Rak’at prayer (at the place) behind the station (of
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Abraham) and then performed the Tawaf (Sa’i) of Safa and Marwa, and verily in Allah’s Apostle you
have a good example.” Then we put the same question to Jabir bin ‘Abdullah and he too replied, “He
should not go near his wife (for sexual relation) till he has finished the Tawaf of Safa and Marwa.”
Volume 1, Book 8, Number 390:
Narrated Mujahid:
Someone came to Ibn ‘Umar and said, “Here is Allah’s Apostle entering the Ka’ba.” Ibn ‘Umar said, “I
went there but the Prophet had come out of the Ka’ba and I found Bilal standing between its two
doors. I asked Bilal, ‘Did the Prophet pray in the Ka’ba?’ Bilal replied, ‘Yes, he prayed two Rakat
between the two pillars which are to your left on entering the Ka’ba. Then Allah’s Apostle came out
and offered a two-Rak’at prayer facing the Ka’ba.’ “
Volume 1, Book 8, Number 374:
Narrated Abu Hazim:
Sahl bin Sa’d was asked about the (Prophet’s) pulpit as to what thing it was made of? Sahl replied:
“None remains alive amongst the people, who knows about it better than I. It was made of tamarisk
(wood) of the forest. So and so, the slave of so and so prepared it for Allah’s Apostle . When it was
constructed and place (in the Mosque), Allah’s Apostle stood on it facing the Qibla and said ‘Allahu
Akbar’, and the people stood behind him (and led the people in prayer). He recited and bowed and
the people bowed behind him. Then he raised his head and stepped back, got down and prostrated
on the ground and then he again ascended the pulpit, recited, bowed, raised his head and stepped
back, got down and prostrate on the ground. So, this is what I know about the pulpit.”
Ahmad bin Hanbal said, “As the Prophet was at a higher level than the people, there is no harm
according to the above-mentioned Hadith if the Imam is at a higher level than his followers during
the prayers.”
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Volume 1, Book 8, Number 375:
Narrated Anas bin Malik:
Once Allah’s Apostle fell off a horse and his leg or shoulder got injured. He swore that he would
not go to his wives for one month and he stayed in a Mashruba (attic room) having stairs made of
date palm trunks. So his companions came to visit him, and he led them in prayer sitting, whereas
his companions were standing. When he finished the prayer, he said, “Imam is meant to be followed,
so when he says ‘Allahu Akbar,’ say ‘Allahu Akbar’ and when he bows, bow and when he prostrates,
prostrate and if he prays standing pray, standing. After the 29th day the Prophet came down (from
the attic room) and the people asked him, “O Allah’s Apostle! You swore that you will not go to your
wives for one month.” He said, “The month is 29 days.”
Volume 1, Book 8, Number 376:
Narrates ‘Abdullah bin Shaddad:
Maimuna said, “Allah’s Apostle was praying while I was in my menses, sitting beside him and
sometimes his clothes would touch me during his prostration.” Maimuna added, “He prayed on a
Khumra (a small mat sufficient just for the face and the hands while prostrating during prayers).
Volume 1, Book 8, Number 377:
Narrated Ishaq:
Anas bin Malik said, “My grand-mother Mulaika invited Allah’s Apostle for a meal which she her –
self had prepared. He ate from it and said, ‘Get up! I will lead you in the prayer.’ ” Anas added, “I took
my Hasir, washed it with water as it had become dark because of long use and Allah’s Apostle stood
on it. The orphan (Damira or Ruh) and I aligned behind him and the old lady (Mulaika) stood behind
us. Allah’s Apostle led us in the prayer and offered two Rak’at and then left.”
Volume 1, Book 8, Number 378:
Narrated Maimuna:
Allah’s Apostle used to pray on Khumra.
Volume 1, Book 8, Number 379:
Narrated Abu Salama:
‘Aisha the wife of the Prophet said, “I used to sleep in front of Allah’s Apostle and my legs were op –
posite his Qibla and in prostration he pushed my legs and I withdrew then and when he stood, I
stretched them.’ ‘Aisha added, “In those days the houses were without lights.”
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