Volume 6, Book 60, Number 59:
Narrated Nafi’:
Whenever ‘Abdullah bin ‘Umar was asked about Salat-al-Khauf (i.e. prayer of fear) he said, “The
Imam comes forward with a group of people and leads them in a one Rak’a prayer while another
group from them who has not prayed yet, stay between the praying group and the enemy. When
those who are with the Imam have finished their one Rak’a, they retreat and take the positions of
those who have not prayed but they will not finish their prayers with Taslim. Those who have not
prayed, come forward to offer a Rak’a with the Imam (while the first group covers them from the en –
emy). Then the Imam, having offered two Rakat, finishes his prayer. Then each member of the two
groups offer the second Rak’a alone after the Imam has finished his prayer. Thus each one of the two
groups will have offered two Rakat. But if the fear is too great, they can pray standing on their feet or
riding on their mounts, facing the Qibla or not.” Nafi added: I do not think that ‘Abdullah bin ‘Umar
narrated this except from Allah’s Apostle (See Hadith No. 451, Vol 5 to know exactly “The Fear Pray –
er.”)