Volume 2, Book 22, Number 316:
Narrated ‘Abdullah bin Buhaina:
Allah’s Apostle got up after the second Raka of the Zuhr prayer without sitting in between (the
second and the third Rakat). When he finished the prayer he performed two prostrations (of Sahu)
and then finished the prayer with Tasllm.
Volume 2, Book 22, Number 317:
Narrated’ Abdullah:
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Once Allah’s Apostle offered five Rakat in the Zuhr prayer, and somebody asked him whether
there was some increase in the prayer. Allah’s Apostle said, “What is that?” He said, “You have offered
five Rakat.” So Allah’s Apostle performed two prostrations of Sahu after Taslim.
Volume 2, Book 22, Number 302:
Narrated Al-Azraq bin Qais:
We were at Al-Ahwaz fighting the AlHaruriya (tribe). While I was at the bank of a river a man
was praying and the reins of his animal were in his hands and the animal was struggling and he was
following the animal. (Shu’ba, a sub-narrator, said that man was Abu Barza al-Aslaml). A man from
the Khawarij said, “O Allah! Be harsh to this sheik.” And when the sheik (Abu Barza) finished his
prayer, he said, “I heard your remark. No doubt, I participated with Allah’s Apostle in six or seven or
eight holy battles and saw his leniency, and no doubt, I would rather retain my animal than let it re –
turn to its stable, as it would cause me much trouble. “
Volume 2, Book 22, Number 289:
Narrated Kuraib Maula Ibn Abbas:
‘Abdullah bin Abbas said that he had passed a night in the house of Maimuna the mother of the
faithful believers , who was his aunt. He said, “I slept across the bed, and Allah’s Apostle along with
his wife slept lengthwise. Allah’s Apostle slept till mid-night or slightly before or after it. Then Allah’s
Apostle woke up, sat, and removed the traces of sleep by rubbing his hands over his face. Then he re –
cited the last ten verses of Surat-Al Imran (2). Then he went towards a hanging leather water-con –
tainer and performed a perfect ablution and then stood up for prayer.” ‘Abdullah bin Abbas added, “I
got up and did the same as Allah’s Apostle had done and then went and stood by his side. Allah’s
Apostle then put his right hand over my head and caught my right ear and twisted it. He offered two
Rakat, then two Rakat, then two Rakat, then two Rakat, then two Rakat, then two Rakat and then
offered one Raka Witr. Then he lay down till the Muadh-dhin came and then he prayed two light
Rakat and went out and offered the early morning (Fajr) prayer.”
Volume 2, Book 22, Number 290:
Narrated ‘Abdullah:
We used to greet the Prophet while he was praying and he used to answer our greetings. When
we returned from AnNajashi (the ruler of Ethiopia), we greeted him, but he did not answer us (dur –
ing the prayer) and (after finishing the prayer) he said, “In the prayer one is occupied (with a more
serious matter).”
Volume 2, Book 22, Number 291:
Narrated ‘Abdullah
the same as No. 290. from the Prophet
Volume 2, Book 22, Number 292:
Narrated Zaid bin Arqam:
In the life-time of the Prophet we used to speak while praying, and one of us would tell his needs
to his companions, till the verse, ‘Guard strictly your prayers (2.238) was revealed. After that we
were ordered to remain silent while praying.
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Volume 2, Book 22, Number 293:
Narrated Sahl bin Sad:
The Prophet went out to affect a reconciliation between the tribes of Bani ‘Amr bin ‘Auf and the
time of the prayer became due; Bilal went to Abu Bakr and said, “The Prophet is detained. Will you
lead the people in the prayer?” Abu Bakr replied, “Yes, if you wish.” So Bilal pronounced the Iqama
and Abu Bakr led the prayer. In the meantime the Prophet came crossing the rows (of the praying
people) till he stood in the first row and the people started clapping. Abu Bakr never looked hither
and thither during the prayer but when the people clapped too much, he looked back and saw the
Prophet in the (first) row. The Prophet waved him to remain at his place, but Abu Bakr raised both
his hands and sent praises to Allah and then retreated and the Prophet went forward and led the
prayer. (See Hadith No. 295 & 296)