Volume 6 Book 60 Hadith 55

Volume 6, Book 60, Number 55:
Narrated Muhammad bin Sirin:
I sat in a gathering in which the chiefs of the Ansar were present, and Abdur-Rahman bin Abu
Laila was amongst them. I mentioned the narration of ‘Abdullah bin ‘Utba regarding the question of
Subai’a bint Al-Harith. Abdur-Rahman said, “But ‘Abdullah’s uncle used not to say so.” I said, “I am
too brave if I tell a lie concerning a person who is now in Al-Kufa,” and I raised my voice. Then I
went out and met Malik bin ‘Amir or Malik bin ‘Auf, and said, “What was the verdict of Ibn Mas’ud
about the pregnant widow whose husband had died?” He replied, “Ibn Mas’ud said, ‘Why do you im –
pose on her the hard order and don’t let her make use of the leave? The shorter Sura of women (i.e.
Surat-at-Talaq) was revealed after the longer Sura (i.e. Surat-al-Baqara).” (i.e. Her ‘Idda is up till she
delivers.)

Volume 2 Book 16 Hadith 115

Volume 2, Book 16, Number 115:
Narrated Muhammad bin Sirin:
Anas was asked, “Did the Prophet recite Qunut in the Fajr prayer?” Anas replied in the affirmative.
He was further asked, “Did he recite Qunut before bowing?” Anas replied, “He recited Qunut after
bowing for some time (for one month).”

Volume 2 Book 13 Hadith 24

Volume 2, Book 13, Number 24:
Narrated Muhammad bin Sirin:
On a rainy day Ibn Abbas said to his Muadh-dhin, “After saying, ‘Ash-hadu anna Muhammadan
Rasulullah’ (I testify that Muhammad is Allah’s Apostle), do not say ‘Haiya ‘Alas-Salat’ (come for the
prayer) but say ‘Pray in your houses’.” (The man did so). But the people disliked it. Ibn Abbas said, “It
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was done by one who was much better than I (i.e. the Prophet (p.b.u.h) ). No doubt, the Jumua prayer
is compulsory but I dislike to put you to task by bringing you out walking in mud and slush.”