7. ESTABLISHING THE PRAYER AND THE SUNNAH REGARDING THEM (3)
(1124)
It was narrated that Ibn ‘Umar said: “The people of Quba’ used to pray with the Messenger of Allah (pbuh) on Fridays.”
REFERENCE:
Sunan Ibn E Majah 4: Chapter 7, Hadith 1124
(1125)
It was narrated that Abu Ja’d Ad-Damri who was a Companion said that the Prophet (ﷺ) said: “Whoever abandons Friday (prayer) three times, neglecting it, a seal will be placed over his heart.”
REFERENCE:
Sunan Ibn E Majah 4: Chapter 7, Hadith 1125
(1126)
It was narrated that Jabir bin ‘Abdullah said: “The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said: ‘Whoever abandons Friday (prayer) three times, for no necessary reason, Allah will place a seal over his heart.’”
REFERENCE:
Sunan Ibn E Majah 4: Chapter 7, Hadith 1126
(1127)
It was narrated that Abu Hurairah said: The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said: “What if one of you were to take a flock of sheep and look for grass for them one or two miles away, but he cannot find any at that distance, so he goes further away? Then (the time for) Friday comes but he does not attend it, then (another) Friday comes but he does not attend it, and (another) Friday comes but he does not attend it, until Allah places a seal on his heart.”
REFERENCE:
Sunan Ibn E Majah 4: Chapter 7, Hadith 1127
(1128)
It was narrated from Samurah bin Jundab that the Prophet (ﷺ) said: “Whoever abandons Friday deliberately, let him give a Dinar in charity, and if he cannot afford that, then (let him give) half a Dinar.”
REFERENCE:
Sunan Ibn E Majah 4: Chapter 7, Hadith 1128
(1129)
It was narrated that Ibn ‘Abbas said: “The Prophet (ﷺ) used to perform four Rak’ah before Friday (prayer), and he did not separate any of them.”
REFERENCE:
Sunan Ibn E Majah 4: Chapter 7, Hadith 1129
(1130)
It was narrated that when ‘Abdullah bin ‘Umar had prayed Friday, he went and prayed two Rak’ah in his house. Then he said: “The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) used to do that.”
REFERENCE:
Sunan Ibn E Majah 4: Chapter 7, Hadith 1130
(1131)
It was narrated from Salim, from his father, that the Prophet (ﷺ) used to pray two Rak’ah after Jumu’ah.
REFERENCE:
Sunan Ibn E Majah 4: Chapter 7, Hadith 1131
(1132)
It was narrated that Abu Hurairah said: “The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said: ‘If you pray after Friday, then pray four (Rak’ah).’”
REFERENCE:
Sunan Ibn E Majah 4: Chapter 7, Hadith 1132
(1133)
It was narrated from ‘Amr bin Shu’aib, from his father, from his grandfather, that the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) forbade sitting in circles in the mosque on Fridays before the prayer.
REFERENCE:
Sunan Ibn E Majah 4: Chapter 7, Hadith 1133
(1134)
It was narrated from ‘Amr bin Shu’aib, from his father, that his grandfather said: “The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) forbade Ihtiba’ (sitting with one’s thighs gathered up against the stomach while wrapping one’s arm or garment around them) on Fridays, meaning, when the Imam is delivering the sermon.”
REFERENCE:
Sunan Ibn E Majah 4: Chapter 7, Hadith 1134
(1135)
It was narrated that Sa’ib bin Yazid said: “The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) had only one Mu’adh-dhin. When he came out he would give the Adhan and when he came down (from the pulpit) he would give the Iqamah. Abu Bakr and Umar did likewise, but when ‘Uthman (became caliph) the numbers of people had increased, he added the third call from atop a house in the marketplace that was called Zawra’. When he came out (the Mu’adh-dhin) would call the Adhan, and when he came down from the pulpit, he would call the Iqamah.
REFERENCE:
Sunan Ibn E Majah 4: Chapter 7, Hadith 1135
(1136)
It was narrated from ‘Adi bin Thabit that his father said: “When the Prophet (ﷺ) stood on the pulpit, his Companions would turn to face him.”
REFERENCE:
Sunan Ibn E Majah 4: Chapter 7, Hadith 1136
(1137)
It was narrated that Abu Hurairah said: “The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said: ‘On Friday there is a time when no Muslim man happens to stand in prayer at that time, asking Allah for good things, but He will give that to him.” And he gestured with his hand to indicate how short that time was.
REFERENCE:
Sunan Ibn E Majah 4: Chapter 7, Hadith 1137
(1138)
Kathir bin ‘Abdullah bin ‘Amr bin ‘Awf Al-Muzani narrated from his father, that his grandfather said: “I heard the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) say: ‘On Friday there is a time of the day during which no person asks Allah for something but He will give him what he asks for.’” It was said: ‘When is that time?’ He said: ‘When the Iqamah for prayer (is called), until the prayer ends.’”
REFERENCE:
Sunan Ibn E Majah 4: Chapter 7, Hadith 1138
(1139)
It was narrated that ‘Abdullah bin Salam said: “I said, when the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) was sitting: ‘We find in the Book of Allah that on Friday there is an hour when no believing slave performs prayer and asks Allah for anything at that time, but Allah will fulfill his need.’” ‘Abdullah said: “The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) pointed to me, saying: ‘Or some part of an hour.’ I said: ‘you are right, or some part of an hour.’ I said: ‘What time is that?’ He said: ‘It is the last hours of the day.’ I said: ‘Is it not the time of the prayer?’ He said: ‘Yes (it is so), when a believing slave performs prayer and then sits with nothing but the prayer keeping him, he is still in a state of prayer.’”
REFERENCE:
Sunan Ibn E Majah 4: Chapter 7, Hadith 1139
(1140)
It was narrated that ‘Aishah said: “The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said: ‘Whoever persists in performing twelve Rak’ah from the Sunnah, a house will be built for him in Paradise: four before the Zuhr, two Rak’ah after Zuhr, two Rak’ah after Maghrib, two Rak’ah after the ‘Isha’ and two Rak’ah before Fajr.’”
REFERENCE:
Sunan Ibn E Majah 4: Chapter 7, Hadith 1140
(1141)
It was narrated from Umm Habibah bint Abi Sufyan that the Prophet (ﷺ) said: “Whoever performs twelve Rak’ah (of Sunnah) during the day and night, a house will be built for him in Paradise.”
REFERENCE:
Sunan Ibn E Majah 4: Chapter 7, Hadith 1141
(1142)
It was narrated that Abu Hurairah said: “The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said: ‘Whoever performs twelve Rak’ah (of Sunnah) each day, a house will be built for him in Paradise: two Rak’ah before Fajr, two Rak’ah before the Zuhr, two Rak’ah after the Zuhr, two Rak’ah, I think he said, before ‘Asr, two Rak’ah after Maghrib, and I think he said two Rak’ah after the ‘Isha’.’”
REFERENCE:
Sunan Ibn E Majah 4: Chapter 7, Hadith 1142
(1143)
It was narrated from Ibn ‘Umar that when the dawn illuminated, the Prophet (ﷺ) would pray two Rak’ah.
REFERENCE:
Sunan Ibn E Majah 4: Chapter 7, Hadith 1143
(1144)
It was narrated that Ibn ‘Umar said: “The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) used to pray two Rak’ah before the morning (prayer), as if the Adhan were in his ears. (i.e., he would pray to them briefly).
REFERENCE:
Sunan Ibn E Majah 4: Chapter 7, Hadith 1144
(1145)
It was narrated from Hafsah bint ‘Umar that when the call for the Subh prayer was given, the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) would pray two short Rak’ah before going to the prayer.
REFERENCE:
Sunan Ibn E Majah 4: Chapter 7, Hadith 1145
(1146)
It was narrated that ‘Aishah said: “When he performed ablution the Prophet (ﷺ) would pray two (short) Rak’ah and then go out for the prayer.”
REFERENCE:
Sunan Ibn E Majah 4: Chapter 7, Hadith 1146
(1147)
It was narrated that ‘Ali said: “The Prophet (ﷺ) used to perform two Rak’ah at the time of the Iqamah.”
REFERENCE:
Sunan Ibn E Majah 4: Chapter 7, Hadith 1147
(1148)
It was narrated from Abu Hurairah that in the two Rak’ah before the Fajr, the Prophet (ﷺ) used to recite: “Say: ‘O you disbelievers!” [Al-Kafirun (109)] and “Say: Allah is One.” [Al-Ikhlas (112)]
REFERENCE:
Sunan Ibn E Majah 4: Chapter 7, Hadith 1148
(1149)
It was narrated that Ibn ‘Umar said: “I watched the Prophet (ﷺ) for a month, and in the two Rak’ah before Fajr he used to recite: “Say: O you disbelievers!” [Al-Kafirun (109)] and “Say: Allah is One.” [Al- Ikhlas (112)]
REFERENCE:
Sunan Ibn E Majah 4: Chapter 7, Hadith 1149
(1150)
It was narrated that ‘Aishah said: “The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) used to perform two Rak’ah before Fajr, and he used to say: ‘The best two Surah to recite in the two Rak’ah of Fajr are: “Say: Allah is One” [Al-Ikhlas (112)] and “Say: O you disbelievers.” [Al-Kafirun (109)]
REFERENCE:
Sunan Ibn E Majah 4: Chapter 7, Hadith 1150
(1151)
It was narrated from Abu Hurairah that the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said: “Once the Iqamah has been called, there should be no prayer but the obligatory one.” Another chain with similar wording.
REFERENCE:
Sunan Ibn E Majah 4: Chapter 7, Hadith 1151
(1152)
It was narrated from ‘Abdullah bin Sarjis that the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) saw a man performing the two Rak’ah before the morning prayer while he himself was performing prayer. When he had finished praying he said to him: “Which of your two prayers did you intend to be counted (i.e., accepted)?”
REFERENCE:
Sunan Ibn E Majah 4: Chapter 7, Hadith 1152
(1153)
It was narrated that ‘Abdullah bin Malik bin Buhainah said: “The Prophet (ﷺ) passed by a man who was praying when the Iqamah for Subh prayer had been called, and he said something to him, I do not know what he said. When he finished, we surrounded the man and asked him: ‘What did the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) say to you?’ He said: ‘He said to me: “Soon one of you will pray Fajr with four Rak’ah.’”
REFERENCE:
Sunan Ibn E Majah 4: Chapter 7, Hadith 1153
(1154)
It was narrated that Qais bin ‘Amr said: “The Prophet (ﷺ) saw a man praying two Rak’ah after the Subh prayer and said, ‘Is the Subh prayer to be offered twice?’ The man said to him: ‘I did not pray the two Rak’ah before it, so I prayed them (now).’ The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) remained silent.”
REFERENCE:
Sunan Ibn E Majah 4: Chapter 7, Hadith 1154
(1155)
It was narrated from Abu Hurairah that the Prophet (ﷺ) slept and missed the two Rak’ah before Fajr, so he made them up after the sun had risen.
REFERENCE:
Sunan Ibn E Majah 4: Chapter 7, Hadith 1155
(1156)
It was narrated from Qabus that his father said: “My father sent word to ‘Aishah, asking which prayer the Prophet (ﷺ) most liked to perform regularly. She said: ‘He used to perform four Rak’ah before the Zuhr, in which he would stand for a long time and bow and prostrate perfectly.’”
REFERENCE:
Sunan Ibn E Majah 4: Chapter 7, Hadith 1156
(1157)
It was narrated from Abu Ayyub that the Prophet (ﷺ) used to perform four Rak’ah before the Zuhr when the sun had passed its zenith, and he did not separate them with a Taslim. He said, “The gates of heaven are opened when the sun passes its zenith.”
REFERENCE:
Sunan Ibn E Majah 4: Chapter 7, Hadith 1157
(1158)
It was narrated that ‘Aishah said: “If the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) missed the four Rak’ah before the Zuhr, he would perform them after the two Rak’ah which come after the Zuhr.”
REFERENCE:
Sunan Ibn E Majah 4: Chapter 7, Hadith 1158
(1159)
It was narrated that ‘Abdullah bin Harith said: “Mu’awiyah sent word to Umm Salamah, and I went with his envoy who put the question to Umm Salamah. She said: ‘While the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) was performing ablution for the Zuhr in my house and he had sent a Sa’i,* the Muhajirun gathered around him in large numbers, and he was busy dealing with them. When a knock on the door came, he went out and performed the Zuhr, then he sat and distributed what had been brought to him.’ She said: ‘He continued doing that until the ‘Asr. Then he came into my house and performed two Rak’ah. Then he said: “The matter of the Sa’i kept me from praying them after Zuhr, so I prayed them after ‘Asr.”
REFERENCE:
Sunan Ibn E Majah 4: Chapter 7, Hadith 1159
(1160)
It was narrated from Umm Habibah that the Prophet (ﷺ) said: “Whoever prays four Rak’ah before the Zuhr and four afterwards, Allah will forbid him to the Fire.”
REFERENCE:
Sunan Ibn E Majah 4: Chapter 7, Hadith 1160
(1161)
It was narrated that ‘Asim bin Damrah As-Saluli said: “We asked ‘Ali about the voluntary (prayer) of Allah’s Messenger (ﷺ) during the day. He said: ‘You will not be able to.’ We said: ‘Inform us of it, we will do what we can of it?’ So he said: ‘When he prayed the Fajr he would delay praying any more. When the sun appeared over there (west) – like it appears here, meaning in the direction of the east, about the amount for the ‘Asr prayer from there, meaning in the direction of the west, meaning before the Maghrib – he would stand and perform two Rak’ah* then he would delay praying until the sun appeared over there (west), meaning in the direction of the east, about the amount of the Zuhr prayer from there, then he would stand and perform four. And, four before the Zuhr when the sun passed the zenith, and two Rak’ah after it, and, four before the ‘Asr, separating between every two Rak’ah with Taslim** upon the angels that are close (to Allah), the Prophets, and those who follow them among the Muslims and the believers.’” ‘Ali said: That is sixteen Rak’ah of voluntary prayer which Allah’s Messenger (ﷺ) performed during the day. And there are very few who offer them regularly. Waki` said: “My father added: Habib bin Abu Thabit said: ‘O Abu Ishaq, this mosque filled with gold would not be dearer to me than this Hadith of yours.’”
REFERENCE:
Sunan Ibn E Majah 4: Chapter 7, Hadith 1161
(1162)
It was narrated that ‘Abdullah bin Mughaffal said: “The Prophet of Allah (ﷺ) said: ‘Between every two Adhans there is a prayer.’ He said it three times, and on the third time he said, ‘For those who wish.’”*
REFERENCE:
Sunan Ibn E Majah 4: Chapter 7, Hadith 1162
(1163)
‘Ali bin Zaid bin Jud’an said: “I heard Anas bin Malik say: ‘The Mu ’adh-dhin would call the Adhan during the time of the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ), and one would think that it was the Iqamah because there were so many people who stood and performed the two Rak’ah before the Maghrib.”
REFERENCE:
Sunan Ibn E Majah 4: Chapter 7, Hadith 1163
(1164)
It was narrated that ‘Aishah said: “The Prophet (ﷺ) used to pray the Maghrib, then he would come back to my house and pray two Rak’ah.”
REFERENCE:
Sunan Ibn E Majah 4: Chapter 7, Hadith 1164
(1165)
It was narrated that Rafi’ bin Khadij said: “We came to the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) with Banu ‘Abdul-Ashhal, and he led us in praying the Maghrib in our mosque. Then he said: ‘Pray these two Rak’ah in your houses.’”
REFERENCE:
Sunan Ibn E Majah 4: Chapter 7, Hadith 1165
(1166)
It was narrated from ‘Abdullah bin Mas’ud that for the two Rak’ah after Maghrib, the Prophet (ﷺ) used to recite: “Say: O you disbelievers!” [Al-Kafirun (109)] and “Say: He is Allah the One.” [Al- Ikhlas (112)]
REFERENCE:
Sunan Ibn E Majah 4: Chapter 7, Hadith 1166
(1167)
It was narrated from Abu Hurairah that the Prophet (ﷺ) said: “Whoever prays six Rak’ah after the Maghrib and does not say anything bad in between them, will have a reward equal to the worship of twelve years.”
REFERENCE:
Sunan Ibn E Majah 4: Chapter 7, Hadith 1167
(1168)
It was narrated that Kharijah bin Hudhafah Al-‘Adawi said: “The Prophet (ﷺ) came out to us and said: ‘Allah has increased a prayer for you which is better for you than red camels. (It is) Witr, which Allah has enjoined on you between the ‘Isha’ prayer and the onset of dawn.’”
REFERENCE:
Sunan Ibn E Majah 4: Chapter 7, Hadith 1168
(1169)
‘Ali bin Abu Talib said: “Witr is not definite (obligatory) nor is it like your prescribed prayers. But the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) prayed Witr, then he said: ‘O people of the Qur’an! Perform Witr, for Allah is Witr* and He loves the odd (numbered).’”
REFERENCE:
Sunan Ibn E Majah 4: Chapter 7, Hadith 1169
(1170)
It was narrated from ‘Abdullah bin Mas’ud that the Prophet (ﷺ) said: “Allah is Witr and He loves the odd (numbered), so perform Witr, O people of the Qur’an.” A Bedouin said: ‘What is the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) saying?’ He said: ‘That is not for you or your companions.’”
REFERENCE:
Sunan Ibn E Majah 4: Chapter 7, Hadith 1170
(1171)
It was narrated that Ubayy bin Ka’b said: “The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) used to perform Witr and recite: ‘Glorify the Name of your Lord the Most High.’, [Al-A’la (87)] ‘Say: O you disbelievers!” [Al-Kafirun (109)] and ‘Say: Allah is One.”. [Al-Ikhlas (112)]
REFERENCE:
Sunan Ibn E Majah 4: Chapter 7, Hadith 1171
(1172)
It was narrated from Ibn ‘Abbas that the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) used to perform Witr and recite: “Glorify the Name of your Lord the Most High,” [Al-A’la (87)] “Say: O you disbelievers!” [Al-Kafirun (109)] and ‘Say: Allah is One.”. [Al-Ikhlas (112)] Another chain with similar wording.
REFERENCE:
Sunan Ibn E Majah 4: Chapter 7, Hadith 1172
(1173)
It was narrated that ‘Abdul-‘Aziz bin Juraij said: “We asked ‘Aishah what the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) used to recite in Witr. She said: ‘He used to recite: “Glorify the Name of your Lord the Most High,” [Al-A’la (87)] in the first Rak’ah, ‘Say: “O disbelievers!’” [Al- Kafirun (109)] in the second Rak’ah, and ‘Say: Allah is One’ in the third and the Mu’awwidhatain (Chapter 113, 114).’”
REFERENCE:
Sunan Ibn E Majah 4: Chapter 7, Hadith 1173
(1174)
It was narrated that Ibn ‘Umar said: “The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) used to pray (voluntary prayers) at night two by two, and he would pray one Rak’ah of Witr.”
REFERENCE:
Sunan Ibn E Majah 4: Chapter 7, Hadith 1174
(1175)
Abu Mijlaz narrated that Ibn ‘Umar said: “The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said: ‘Night prayers are to be offered two by two, and Witr is one Rak’ah.’ I said: ‘What do you think if I become drowsy and I want to sleep?’ He said: ‘Put “what do you think” up there with that star? (i.e., don’t think about it at all).’ I raised my head and saw As- Simak.* He repeated that the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said, ‘Night prayers are to be offered two by two, and Witr is one Rak’ah, before dawn.’”
REFERENCE:
Sunan Ibn E Majah 4: Chapter 7, Hadith 1175
(1176)
A man asked Ibn ‘Umar: “How should I perform Witr?” He said: “Pray Witr with one Rak’ah.” He said: “I am afraid that the people will say that I am cutting the prayer short.” He said: “The Sunnah of Allah and His Messenger.” Meaning “This is the Sunnah of Allah and His Messenger.”
REFERENCE:
Sunan Ibn E Majah 4: Chapter 7, Hadith 1176
(1177)
It was narrated that ‘Aishah said: “The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) used to say Taslim after every two Rak’ah, and he would perform Witr with one Rak’ah.”
REFERENCE:
Sunan Ibn E Majah 4: Chapter 7, Hadith 1177
(1178)
It was narrated that Al-Hasan bin ‘Ali said: “My grandfather, the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ), taught me some words to say in Qunut of Witr: Allahumma ‘afini fiman ‘afait, wa tawallani fiman tawallait, wahdini fiman hadait, wa qini sharra ma qadait, wa barik li fima a’tait. Innaka taqdi wa la yuqda ‘alaik, innahu la yudhillu man walait. Subhanaka rabbana tabarakta wa ta’alait (O Allah, pardon me along with those whom You have pardoned, be an ally to me along with those whom You are an ally to, guide me along with those whom You have guided, protect me from the evil that You have decreed, and bless for me that which You have bestowed. For verily You decree and none can decree over You. He whom You support can never be humiliated. Glory is to You, our Lord, You are Blessed and Exalted).”
REFERENCE:
Sunan Ibn E Majah 4: Chapter 7, Hadith 1178
(1179)
It was narrated from ‘Ali bin Abi Talib that the Prophet (ﷺ) used to say at the end of Witr: “Allahumma inni a’udhu biridaka min sakhatika, wa a’udhu bimu’afatika min ‘uqubatika, wa a’udhu bika minka, la uhsi thana’an ‘alaika, Anta kama athnaita ‘ala nafsika (O Allah, I seek refuge in Your pleasure from Your wrath, and I seek refuge in Your forgiveness from your punishment, and I seek refuge in You from You. I cannot enumerate Your praise, You are as You have praised Yourself).”
REFERENCE:
Sunan Ibn E Majah 4: Chapter 7, Hadith 1179
(1180)
It was narrated from Anas bin Malik that the Prophet (ﷺ) did not raise his hands in any of his supplications except when praying for rain (Istisqa’), when he raised his hands so high that the whiteness of his armpits could be seen.
REFERENCE:
Sunan Ibn E Majah 4: Chapter 7, Hadith 1180
(1181)
It was narrated that Ibn ‘Abbas said: “The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said: ‘When you call upon Allah, then do so with the palms of your hands (upwards). Do not do so with the back of your hands (upwards). And when you finish, then wipe your face with them.’”
REFERENCE:
Sunan Ibn E Majah 4: Chapter 7, Hadith 1181
(1182)
It was narrated from Ubayy bin Ka’b that the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) used to pray Witr and he would recite Qunut before Ruku’.
REFERENCE:
Sunan Ibn E Majah 4: Chapter 7, Hadith 1182
(1183)
It was narrated that Anas bin Malik said: He was asked about Qunut in the Subh prayer, and he said: “We used to recite Qunut before Ruku’ and afterwards.”
REFERENCE:
Sunan Ibn E Majah 4: Chapter 7, Hadith 1183
(1184)
It was narrated that Muhammad said: “I asked Anas bin Malik about Qunut, and he said: ‘The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) recited Qunut after Ruku’.’”
REFERENCE:
Sunan Ibn E Majah 4: Chapter 7, Hadith 1184
(1185)
It was narrated that Masruq said: “I asked ‘Aishah about the Witr of the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ). She said: ‘He prayed Witr at every part of the night, at the beginning, in the middle and at the end, when he died (he would perform it) just before dawn.’”
REFERENCE:
Sunan Ibn E Majah 4: Chapter 7, Hadith 1185
(1186)
It was narrated that ‘Ali said: “At every part of the night the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) prayed Witr, at the beginning and in the middle, and finally his Witr was just before dawn.”
REFERENCE:
Sunan Ibn E Majah 4: Chapter 7, Hadith 1186
(1187)
It was narrated from Jabir that the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said: “Whoever among you fears that he will not wake up at the end of the night, let him pray Witr at the beginning of the night, then go to sleep. Whoever hopes that he will wake up at the end of the night, let him pray Witr at the end of the night, for recitation (of the Qur’an) at the end of the night is attended (by the angels), and that is better.”
REFERENCE:
Sunan Ibn E Majah 4: Chapter 7, Hadith 1187
(1188)
It was narrated that Abu Sa’eed said: “The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said: ‘Whoever sleeps and misses Witr, or forgets it, let him pray it when morning comes, or when he remembers.’”
REFERENCE:
Sunan Ibn E Majah 4: Chapter 7, Hadith 1188
(1189)
It was narrated that Abu Sa’eed said: “The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said: ‘Pray Witr before morning comes.’”
REFERENCE:
Sunan Ibn E Majah 4: Chapter 7, Hadith 1189
(1190)
It was narrated from Abu Ayyub Al-Ansari that the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said: “Witr is Haqq.* Whoever wishes let him pray Witr with five (Rak’ah), and whoever wishes let him pray Witr with three (Rak’ah), and whoever wishes let him pray Witr with one (Rak’ah).”
REFERENCE:
Sunan Ibn E Majah 4: Chapter 7, Hadith 1190
(1191)
It was narrated that Sa’d bin Hisham said: “I asked ‘Aishah: ‘O Mother of the Believers! Tell me about the Witr of the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ).’ She said: ‘We used to keep his tooth stick and water for ablution ready for him. Allah would wake him as He willed to during the night, and he would use the tooth stick and perform ablution, then he would pray nine Rak’ah, during which he would not sit until the eighth Rak’ah. Then he would call upon his Lord and remember Allah and praise Him and supplicate to Him. Then he would get up without saying the Salam. Then he would stand up and pray the ninth Rak’ah. Then he would sit and remember Allah and praise Him, and supplicate to his Lord and send blessing upon His Prophet. Then he would say Salam that we could hear. Then he would pray two Rak’ah after the Salam, while he was sitting down. That was eleven Rak’ah. When the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) grew older and had gained weight, he would pray Witr with seven Rak’ah and then pray two more Rak’ah after he had said the Salam.’”
REFERENCE:
Sunan Ibn E Majah 4: Chapter 7, Hadith 1191
(1192)
It was narrated that Umm Salamah said: “The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) used to pray Witr with seven or five Rak’ah, and he would not say Salam or speak in between them.”
REFERENCE:
Sunan Ibn E Majah 4: Chapter 7, Hadith 1192
(1193)
It was narrated from Salim that his father said: “The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) used to pray two Rak’ah while travelling, and he did not do more than that. And he used to pray Tahajjud at night.” I asked: “Did he pray Witr?” He said: “Yes.”
REFERENCE:
Sunan Ibn E Majah 4: Chapter 7, Hadith 1193
(1194)
It was narrated that Ibn ‘Abbas and Ibn ‘Umar said: “The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) prescribed two Rak’ah of prayer when travelling; they are complete and are not shortened. And Witr when travelling is Sunnah.”
REFERENCE:
Sunan Ibn E Majah 4: Chapter 7, Hadith 1194
(1195)
It was narrated from Umm Salamah that the Prophet (ﷺ) used to pray two short Rak’ah after Witr, sitting down.
REFERENCE:
Sunan Ibn E Majah 4: Chapter 7, Hadith 1195
(1196)
It was narrated that Abu Salamah said: “Aishah narrated to me that the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) prayed Witr with one Rak’ah, then he prayed two Rak’ah in which he recited while sitting, then when he wanted to bow, he stood up and bowed.”
REFERENCE:
Sunan Ibn E Majah 4: Chapter 7, Hadith 1196
(1197)
It was narrated that ‘Aishah said: “I never used to see the Prophet (ﷺ) at the end of the night, except that he was sleeping near me.”
REFERENCE:
Sunan Ibn E Majah 4: Chapter 7, Hadith 1197
(1198)
It was narrated that ‘Aishah said: “When the Prophet (ﷺ) prayed the two (Sunnah) Rak’ah of Fajr, he would lie down on his right side.”
REFERENCE:
Sunan Ibn E Majah 4: Chapter 7, Hadith 1198
(1199)
It was narrated that Abu Hurairah said: “When the Messenger of Allah (saw prayed the two (Sunnah) Rak’ah of Fajr, he would lie down.”
REFERENCE:
Sunan Ibn E Majah 4: Chapter 7, Hadith 1199
(1200)
It was narrated that Sa’eed bin Yasar said: “I was with Ibn ‘Umar and I lagged behind and prayed Witr. He said: ‘What kept you?’ I said: ‘I was praying Witr.’ He said: ‘Do you not have the best of examples in the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ)?’ I said: ‘Of course.’ He said: ‘The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) used to pray Witr while riding his camel.’”
REFERENCE:
Sunan Ibn E Majah 4: Chapter 7, Hadith 1200
(1201)
It was narrated from Ibn ‘Abbas that the Prophet (ﷺ) used to pray Witr while riding his mount.
REFERENCE:
Sunan Ibn E Majah 4: Chapter 7, Hadith 1201
(1202)
It was narrated that Jabir bin ‘Abdullah said: “The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said to Abu Bakr: ‘When do you pray Witr?’ He said: ‘At the beginning of the night, after ‘Isha’.’ He said: ‘And you, O ‘Umar?’ He said: ‘At the end of the night.’ The Prophet (ﷺ) said: ‘As for you, O Abu Bakr, you have seized the trustworthy handhold (i.e., you want to be on the safe side), and as for you, O ‘Umar, you have seized strength (i.e., you are confident that you have the resolve to get up and pray Witr).’” Another chain with similar meaning.
REFERENCE:
Sunan Ibn E Majah 4: Chapter 7, Hadith 1202
(1203)
It was narrated that ‘Abdullah said: “The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) prayed, and he added or omitted something.” (One of the narrators) Ibrahim said: “The confusion stems from me (i.e., he was not sure which it was).” “It was said to him: ‘O Messenger of Allah! Has something been added to the prayer?’ He said: ‘I am only human, I forget just as you forget. If anyone forgets, let him perform two prostrations when he is sitting (at the end).’ Then the Prophet (ﷺ) turned and prostrated twice.”
REFERENCE:
Sunan Ibn E Majah 4: Chapter 7, Hadith 1203
(1204)
‘Iyad narrated that he asked Abu Sa’eed Al-Khudri: “One of us prays and he does not know how many (Rak’ah) he has prayed.” He said: “The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said: ‘When anyone of you prays and does not know how many he has prayed, let him perform two prostrations while he is sitting.’”
REFERENCE:
Sunan Ibn E Majah 4: Chapter 7, Hadith 1204
(1205)
It was narrated that ‘Abdullah said: “(Once) the Prophet (ﷺ) prayed Zuhr with five Rak’ah, and it was said to him: ‘Has something been added to the prayer?’ He said: ‘What is that?’ They told him, and he turned back towards the Qiblah and performed two prostrations.”
REFERENCE:
Sunan Ibn E Majah 4: Chapter 7, Hadith 1205
(1206)
It was narrated from Ibn Buhainah: “The Prophet (ﷺ) offered prayer, I think it was the ‘Asr, and in the second Rak’ah he stood up before he sat. Before he said the Salam, he prostrated twice.”
REFERENCE:
Sunan Ibn E Majah 4: Chapter 7, Hadith 1206
(1207)
It was narrated from ‘Abdur-Rahman Al-A’raj that Ibn Buhainah told him that the Prophet (ﷺ) stood up in the second Rak’ah of Zuhr and forgot to sit. When he had finished his prayer, and before he said the Salam, he performed the two prostrations for forgetfulness (Sahw) and said the Salam.
REFERENCE:
Sunan Ibn E Majah 4: Chapter 7, Hadith 1207
(1208)
It was narrated that Mughirah bin Shu’bah said: “The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said: ‘If anyone of you stands after two Rak’ah, if he has not yet stood up fully, let him sit down again, but if he has stood up fully, then let him not sit down, and let him perform two prostrations for forgetfulness (Sahw).’”
REFERENCE:
Sunan Ibn E Majah 4: Chapter 7, Hadith 1208
(1209)
It was narrated that ‘Abdur-Rahman bin ‘Awf said: “I heard the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) say: ‘If anyone of you is uncertain as to whether he has prayed one or two Rak’ah, let him assume it is one. If he is uncertain as to whether he has prayed two or three, let him assume it is two. If he is uncertain as to whether he has prayed three or four, let him assume it is three. Then let him complete what is left of his prayer, so that the doubt will be about what is more. Then let him prostrate twice while he is sitting, before the Taslim (saying the Salam).’”
REFERENCE:
Sunan Ibn E Majah 4: Chapter 7, Hadith 1209
(1210)
It was narrated that Abu Sa’eed Al-Khudri said: “The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said: ‘If anyone of you is uncertain about his prayer, let him put aside uncertainty and act upon that which is certain. When he has made sure his prayer is complete, then let him prostrate twice. Then if his prayer was complete, that (extra) Rak’ah will be counted as voluntary, and if his prayer was lacking, that Rak’ah will complete his prayer, and the two prostrations will rub the Satan’s nose in the dust.’”
REFERENCE:
Sunan Ibn E Majah 4: Chapter 7, Hadith 1210
(1211)
It was narrated that ‘Abdullah said: “The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) offered prayer, and I am not sure whether he did something extra or omitted something. He asked, and we told him, so he turned to face the Qiblah and prostrated twice, then he said the Salam. Then he turned to face us and said: ‘If any new command had been revealed concerning the prayer, I would certainly have told you. But I am only human and I forget and you forget. If I forget, then remind me. And if anyone of you is uncertain about the prayer, let him do what is closest to what is correct, then complete the prayer, say the Salam and prostrate twice.”
REFERENCE:
Sunan Ibn E Majah 4: Chapter 7, Hadith 1211
(1212)
It was narrated that ‘Abdullah said: “The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said: ‘If anyone of you is uncertain about his prayer, let him try to do what is correct then let him prostrate twice.’” Tanafisi said: This is the basic rule, and no one is able to reject it.
REFERENCE:
Sunan Ibn E Majah 4: Chapter 7, Hadith 1212
(1213)
It was narrated from Ibn ‘Umar that the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) forgot and said the Taslim after two Rak’ah. A man who was called Dhul-Yadain said to him: ‘O Messenger of Allah, has the prayer been shortened or did you forget?’ He said: ‘It has not been shortened and I did not forget.’ He said: ‘But you prayed two Rak’ah.’ He said: ‘Is what Dhul-Yadain says true?’ They said: ‘Yes.’ So he went forward and performed two Rak’ah and said the Salam, then he prostrated twice for prostrations of forgetfulness.
REFERENCE:
Sunan Ibn E Majah 4: Chapter 7, Hadith 1213
(1214)
It was narrated that Abu Hurairah said: “The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) led us in one of the afternoon prayers, and he prayed two Rak’ah, then he said the Salam. Then he stood up and went to a piece of wood in the mosque, and leaned against it. Those who were in a hurry left the mosque, saying that the prayer had been shortened. Among the people were Abu Bakr and ‘Umar, but they dared not say anything. Among the people there was also a man with long hands who was called Dhul- Yadain. He said: ‘O Messenger of Allah, has the prayer been shortened or did you forget?’ He said: ‘It has not been shortened and I did not forget.’ He said: ‘But you prayed two Rak’ah.’ He said: ‘Is what Dhul- Yadain says true?’ They said: ‘Yes.’ So he went forward and performed two Rak’ah and said the Salam, then he prostrated twice, and then he said the Salam again.”
REFERENCE:
Sunan Ibn E Majah 4: Chapter 7, Hadith 1214
(1215)
It was narrated that ‘Imran bin Husain said: “The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said the Salam after three Rak’ah for ‘Asr, then he stood up and went into the apartment. Khirbaq, a man with big hands, stood up and called out: ‘O Messenger of Allah! Has the prayer been shortened?’ He came out angrily, dragging his lower garment, and asked about it, and was told (what had happened). So he performed the Rak’ah that he had omitted, then he said the Salam, then he prostrated twice and said the Salam again.”
REFERENCE:
Sunan Ibn E Majah 4: Chapter 7, Hadith 1215
(1216)
It was narrated from Abu Hurairah that the Prophet (ﷺ) said: “The Satan comes to any one of you while he is praying and comes between him and his soul, until he does not know whether he as added something or omitted something. If that happens, then he should prostrate twice before the Salam, then he should say the Salam.”
REFERENCE:
Sunan Ibn E Majah 4: Chapter 7, Hadith 1216
(1217)
It was narrated from Abu Hurairah that the Prophet (ﷺ) said: “The Satan comes between the son of Adam and his soul, and he does not know how many Rak’ah he has prayed. If a person notices that, then let him prostrate twice before he says the Salam.
REFERENCE:
Sunan Ibn E Majah 4: Chapter 7, Hadith 1217
(1218)
It was narrated from ‘Alqamah that Ibn Mas’ud prostrated twice for the prostrations of forgetfulness after the Salam, and he mentioned that the Prophet (ﷺ) did that.”
REFERENCE:
Sunan Ibn E Majah 4: Chapter 7, Hadith 1218
(1219)
It was narrated that Thawban said: “I heard the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) say: ‘For every mistake there are two prostrations, after saying the Salam.’”
REFERENCE:
Sunan Ibn E Majah 4: Chapter 7, Hadith 1219
(1220)
It was narrated that Abu Hurairah said: “The Prophet (ﷺ) came out to pray and said the Takbir, then he gestured to them to wait. He went and took a bath, and his head was dripping with water while he led them in prayer. When he finished he said: ‘I came out to you in a state of sexual impurity, and I forgot until I had started to pray.’”
REFERENCE:
Sunan Ibn E Majah 4: Chapter 7, Hadith 1220
(1221)
It was narrated that ‘Aishah said: “The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said: ‘Whoever vomits, has a nosebleed, belches, or emits prostatic fluid, should stop praying; perform ablution, then resume his prayer, and while he is in that state he should not speak.”
REFERENCE:
Sunan Ibn E Majah 4: Chapter 7, Hadith 1221
(1222)
It was narrated from ‘Aishah that the Prophet (ﷺ) said: “When anyone of you performs prayer and commits Hadath, (passing wind) let him take hold of his nose, then leave.” Another chain with similar wording.
REFERENCE:
Sunan Ibn E Majah 4: Chapter 7, Hadith 1222
(1223)
It was narrated that ‘Imran bin Husain said: “I suffered from Nasur* and I asked the Prophet (ﷺ) about prayer. He said: ‘Perform prayer standing; if you cannot, then sitting; and if you cannot then while lying on your side.’”
REFERENCE:
Sunan Ibn E Majah 4: Chapter 7, Hadith 1223
(1224)
It was narrated that Wa’il bin Hujr said: “I saw the Prophet (ﷺ) performing prayer while sitting on his right side when he was sick.”
REFERENCE:
Sunan Ibn E Majah 4: Chapter 7, Hadith 1224
(1225)
It was narrated that Umm Salamah said: ‘By the One Who took his soul (i.e., the soul of the Prophet (ﷺ)), he did not die until he offered most of his prayers sitting down. And the dearest of the actions to him was the righteous action that the person does regularly, even if it were a little.”
REFERENCE:
Sunan Ibn E Majah 4: Chapter 7, Hadith 1225
(1226)
It was narrated that ‘Aishah said: “The Prophet (ﷺ) used to recite Quran sitting down, then when he wanted to bow he would stand up for as long as it takes a person to recite forty Verses.”
REFERENCE:
Sunan Ibn E Majah 4: Chapter 7, Hadith 1226
(1227)
It was narrated that ‘Aishah said: “I did not see the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) offer any of the night prayers in any way other than standing, until he became old. Then he started to pray sitting down until, when there were thirty or forty Verses left of his recitation, he would stand up and recite them, and prostrate.”
REFERENCE:
Sunan Ibn E Majah 4: Chapter 7, Hadith 1227
(1228)
It was narrated that ‘Abdullah bin Shaqiq Al-‘Uqaili said: “I asked ‘Aishah about the prayer of the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) at night. She said: ‘He used to pray for a long time at night standing up, and for a long time at night sitting down. If he prayed standing, he would bow standing, and if he prayed sitting, he would bow sitting.’”
REFERENCE:
Sunan Ibn E Majah 4: Chapter 7, Hadith 1228
(1229)
It was narrated from ‘Abdullah bin ‘Amr that the Prophet (ﷺ) passed by him when he was praying sitting down. He said: “The prayer of one who sits down is equivalent to half of the prayer of one who stands.”
REFERENCE:
Sunan Ibn E Majah 4: Chapter 7, Hadith 1229
(1230)
It was narrated from Anas bin Malik that the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) went out and saw some people praying while sitting down. He said: “The prayer of one who sits down is equivalent to half of the prayer of one who stands.”
REFERENCE:
Sunan Ibn E Majah 4: Chapter 7, Hadith 1230
(1231)
It was narrated from ‘Imran bin Husain that he asked the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) about a man who prays sitting down. He said, “Whoever performs prayer standing up, that is better. Whoever performs prayer sitting down will have half the reward of one who prays standing. And whoever performs prayer lying down will have half the reward of one who prays sitting.”
REFERENCE:
Sunan Ibn E Majah 4: Chapter 7, Hadith 1231
(1232)
It was narrated that ‘Aishah said: “When the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) fell ill with the sickness that would be his last” – (One of the narrators) Abu Mu’awiyah said: “When he was overcome by sickness” – “Bilal came to tell him that it was time for prayer. He said, ‘Tell Abu Bakr to lead the people in prayer.’ We said: ‘O Messenger of Allah! Abu Bakr is a tender-hearted man, and when he takes your place he will weep and not be able to do it. Why do you not tell ‘Umar to lead the people in prayer?’ He said: ‘Tell Abu Bakr to lead the people in prayer; you are (like) the female companions of Yusuf.’” She said: “So we sent word to Abu Bakr, and he led the people in prayer. Then the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) began to feel a little better, so he came out to the prayer, supported by two men with his feet making lines along the ground. When Abu Bakr realized that he was there, he wanted to step back, but the Prophet (ﷺ) gestured to him to stay where he was. Then (the two men) brought him to sit beside Abu Bakr, and Abu Bakr was following the lead of the Prophet (ﷺ) and the people were following Abu Bakr.”
REFERENCE:
Sunan Ibn E Majah 4: Chapter 7, Hadith 1232
(1233)
It was narrated that ‘Aishah said: “The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) told Abu Bakr to lead the people in prayer when he was sick, and Abu Bakr used to lead them in prayer. Then the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) began to feel a little better, so he came out, and saw Abu Bakr leading the people in prayer. When Abu Bakr saw him, he stepped back, but the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) gestured to him to stay where he was. Then the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) sat beside Abu Bakr. Abu Bakr was following the prayer of the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ), and the people were following the prayer of Abu Bakr.”
REFERENCE:
Sunan Ibn E Majah 4: Chapter 7, Hadith 1233
(1234)
It was narrated that Salim bin ‘Ubaid said: “The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) fainted when he was sick, then he woke up and said: ‘Has the time for prayer come?’ They said: ‘Yes.’ He said: ‘Tell Bilal to call the Adhan, and tell Abu Bakr to lead the people in prayer.’ Then he fainted, then he woke up and said: ‘Has the time for prayer come?’ They said: ‘Yes.’ He said: ‘Tell Bilal to call the Adhan, and tell Abu Bakr to lead the people in prayer.’ Then he fainted, then he woke up and said: ‘Has the time for prayer come?’ They said: ‘Yes.’ He said: ‘Tell Bilal to call the Adhan, and tell Abu Bakr to lead the people in prayer.’ ‘Aishah said: ‘My father is a tender-hearted man, and if he stands in that place he will weep and will not be able to do it. If you told someone else to do it (that would be better).’ Then he fainted, then woke up and said: ‘Tell Bilal to call the Adhan, and tell Abu Bakr to lead the people in prayer. You are (like) the female companions of Yusuf.’ So Bilal was told to call the Adhan and he did so, and Abu Bakr was told to lead the people in prayer, and he did so. Then the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) felt a little better, and he said: ‘Find me someone I can lean on.’ Barirah and another man came, and he leaned on them. When Abu Bakr saw him, he started to step back, but (the Prophet (ﷺ)) gestured him to stay where he was. Then the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) came and sat beside Abu Bakr, until Abu Bakr finished praying. Then the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) passed away.”
REFERENCE:
Sunan Ibn E Majah 4: Chapter 7, Hadith 1234
(1235)
It was narrated that Ibn ‘Abbas said: “When the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) fell ill with what would be his final illness, he was in the house of ‘Aishah. He said: ‘Call ‘Ali for me.’ ‘Aishah said: ‘O Messenger of Allah, should we call Abu Bakr for you?’ He said: ‘Call him.’ Hafsah said: ‘O Messenger of Allah, should we call ‘Umar for you?’ He said: ‘Call him.’ Ummul-Fadl said: ‘O Messenger of Allah, should we call Al-‘Abbas for you?’ He said: ‘Yes.’ When they had gathered, the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) lifted his head, looked and fell silent. ‘Umar said: ‘Get up and leave the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ).’ Then Bilal came to tell him that the time for prayer had come, and he said: ‘Tell Abu Bakr to lead the people in prayer.’ ‘Aishah said: ‘O Messenger of Allah, Abu Bakr is a soft and tender-hearted man, and if he does not see you, he will weep and the people will weep with him. If you tell ‘Umar to lead the people in prayer (that would be better).’ Abu Bakr went out and led the people in prayer, then the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) felt a little better, so he came out, supported by two men, with his feet making lines along the ground. When the people saw him, they said: ‘Subhan-Allah,’ to alert Abu Bakr. He wanted to step back, but the Prophet (ﷺ) gestured him to stay where he was. Then the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) came and sat on his right. Abu Bakr stood up and he was following the lead of the Prophet (ﷺ), and the people were following the lead of Abu Bakr. Ibn ‘Abbas said; ‘And the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) started to recite from where Abu Bakr had reached.
REFERENCE:
Sunan Ibn E Majah 4: Chapter 7, Hadith 1235
(1236)
Hamzah bin Mughirah bin Shu’bah narrated that his father said: “The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) lagged behind (on a journey) and we reached the people when ‘Abdur Rahman bin ‘Awf had already led them in one Rak’ah of the prayer. When he realised that the Prophet (ﷺ) was there, he wanted to step back, but the Prophet (ﷺ) gestured to him that he should complete the prayer. He said: ‘You have done well, do the same in the future.’”
REFERENCE:
Sunan Ibn E Majah 4: Chapter 7, Hadith 1236
(1237)
It was narrated that ‘Aishah said: “The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) fell ill and some of his Companions came to visit him. The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) performed prayer while sitting down, and they prayed behind him standing up. He gestured to them to sit down, and when he finished he said: ‘The Imam is appointed to be followed. When he bows, then bow; when he stands up again, then stand up, and if he prays sitting down then pray sitting down.’”
REFERENCE:
Sunan Ibn E Majah 4: Chapter 7, Hadith 1237
(1238)
It was narrated from Anas bin Malik that the Prophet (ﷺ) fell from his horse and he suffered some lacerations on his right side. We went to visit him and the time for prayer came. He led us in prayer sitting down, and we prayed behind him sitting down. When he finished the prayer he said: “The Imam is appointed to be followed. When he says Allahu Akbar, then say Allahu Akbar; when he bows, then bow; when he says Sami’ Allahu liman hamidah, then say Rabbana wa lakal-hamd; when he prostrates then prostrate; and if he prays sitting down then pray sitting down.”
REFERENCE:
Sunan Ibn E Majah 4: Chapter 7, Hadith 1238
(1239)
It was narrated that Abu Hurairah said: “The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said: ‘The Imam is appointed to be followed. When he says Allahu Akbar, then say Allahu Akbar; when he bows, then bow; when he says Sami’ Allahu liman hamidah, then say Rabbana wa lakal-hamd; when he prostrates then prostrate; if he prays standing, then pray standing, and if he prays sitting down then pray sitting down.”
REFERENCE:
Sunan Ibn E Majah 4: Chapter 7, Hadith 1239
(1240)
It was narrated that Jabir said: “The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) fell ill, and we prayed behind him while he was sitting down, and Abu Bakr was saying the Takbir so that the people could hear them. He turned to us and saw us standing, so he gestured to us to sit down. When he had said the Salam, he said: ‘You were about to do the action of the Persians and Romans, who remain standing while their kings are seated. Do not do that. Follow the lead of your Imam; if he prays standing, then pray standing, and if he prays sitting down, then pray sitting down.’”
REFERENCE:
Sunan Ibn E Majah 4: Chapter 7, Hadith 1240
(1241)
Sa’d bin Tariq said: “I said to my father: ‘O my father! You prayed behind the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) and behind Abu Bakr, ‘Umar and ‘Uthman, and behind ‘Ali here in Kufah for about five years. Did they recite Qunut in Fajr?’ He said: ‘O my son! That is an innovation.’”
REFERENCE:
Sunan Ibn E Majah 4: Chapter 7, Hadith 1241
(1242)
It was narrated that Umm Salamah said: “The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) was forbidden to recite Qunut in Fajr.”
REFERENCE:
Sunan Ibn E Majah 4: Chapter 7, Hadith 1242
(1243)
It was narrated from Anas bin Malik that the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) used to recite Qunut in the Subh prayer, and he used to supplicate in it against one of the Arab tribes for a month, then he stopped doing so.
REFERENCE:
Sunan Ibn E Majah 4: Chapter 7, Hadith 1243
(1244)
It was narrated that Abu Hurairah said: “When the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) raised his head from Ruku’ in the Subh prayer, he said: ‘O Allah, save Al-Walid bin Walid, Salamah bin Hisham and ‘Ayyash bin Abu Rabi’ah, and the oppressed in Makkah. O Allah, tighten Your grip on Mudar, and send them years of famine like the famine of Yusuf.”
REFERENCE:
Sunan Ibn E Majah 4: Chapter 7, Hadith 1244
(1245)
It was narrated from Abu Hurairah that the Prophet (ﷺ) commanded killing the two black ones during prayer; the scorpion and the snake.
REFERENCE:
Sunan Ibn E Majah 4: Chapter 7, Hadith 1245
(1246)
It was narrated that ‘Aishah said: “The Prophet (ﷺ) was stung by a scorpion while he was performing prayer, and he said: ‘May Allah curse the scorpion, for it does not spare anyone, whether he is praying or not. Kill them whether you are in Ihram or not.’” In Al-Hill (outside the sacred precincts of Makkah) or Al-Haram (the sacred precincts of Makkah).
REFERENCE:
Sunan Ibn E Majah 4: Chapter 7, Hadith 1246
(1247)
It was narrated from Ibn Abu Rafi’, from his father, from his grandfather, that the Prophet (ﷺ) killed a scorpion while he was praying.
REFERENCE:
Sunan Ibn E Majah 4: Chapter 7, Hadith 1247
(1248)
It was narrated from Abu Hurairah that the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) forbade two prayers: prayer after the Fajr until the sun has risen, and prayer after ‘Asr until the sun has set.
REFERENCE:
Sunan Ibn E Majah 4: Chapter 7, Hadith 1248
(1249)
It was narrated from Abu Sa’eed Al-Khudri that the Prophet (ﷺ) said: “There is no prayer after the ‘Asr until the sun has set, and there is no prayer after the Fajr until the sun has risen.”
REFERENCE:
Sunan Ibn E Majah 4: Chapter 7, Hadith 1249
(1250)
It was narrated that Ibn ‘Abbas said: “Good men among whom was ‘Umar bin Khattab, and the best of them in my view is ‘Umar, testified before me that the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said: ‘There is no prayer after Fajr until the sun has risen, and there is no prayer after the ‘Asr until the sun has set.’”
REFERENCE:
Sunan Ibn E Majah 4: Chapter 7, Hadith 1250
(1251)
It was narrated that ‘Amr bin ‘Abasah said: “I came to the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) and said: ‘Is there any time that is more beloved to Allah than another?’ He said: ‘Yes, the middle of the night, so pray as much as you want until dawn comes. Then refrain from praying until the sun has risen, and as long as it looks like a shield until it becomes apparent. Then pray as much as you want until a pole stands on its shadow (i.e., noon), then refrain from praying until it has crossed the zenith, for Hell is heated up at midday. Then pray as much as you want until you pray ‘Asr, then refrain from praying until the sun has set, for it sets between the two horns of Satan and it rises between the two horns of Satan.’”
REFERENCE:
Sunan Ibn E Majah 4: Chapter 7, Hadith 1251
(1252)
It was narrated that Abu Hurairah said: “Safwan bin Mu’attal asked the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ): ‘O Messenger of Allah, I want to ask you about something of which you have knowledge and I know nothing.’ He said: ‘What is it?’ He said: ‘Is there any time of the night or day when it is disliked to perform prayer? He said: ‘Yes, when you have prayed the Subh, then do not pray until the sun has risen, for it rises between the two horns of Satan. Then pray, for the prayer is attended (by the angels) and is acceptable (to Allah) until the sun is right overhead like a spear. For at that time Hell is heated up and its gates are opened. (Then refrain from prayer) until the sun passes the zenith. Then when it has passed the zenith, the prayer is attended (by the angels) and is acceptable (to Allah) until you pray the ‘Asr. Then stop praying until the sun has set.’”
REFERENCE:
Sunan Ibn E Majah 4: Chapter 7, Hadith 1252
(1253)
It was narrated from Abu ‘Abdullah As-Sunabihi that the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said: “The sun rises between the two horns of Satan” or he said “The two horns of Satan rise with it, and when it has risen, Satan parts from it. When it is in the middle of the sky he accompanies it, then when it has crossed the zenith he parts from it. When it is about to set, he accompanies it, and when it has set he parts from it. So do not pray at these three times.”
REFERENCE:
Sunan Ibn E Majah 4: Chapter 7, Hadith 1253
(1254)
It was narrated that Jubair bin Mut’im said: “The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said: ‘O Banu ‘Abd Manaf! Do not prevent anyone from circumambulating this House or praying at any time he wants of the day or night.”
REFERENCE:
Sunan Ibn E Majah 4: Chapter 7, Hadith 1254
(1255)
It was narrated that ‘Abdullah bin Mas’ud said: “The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said: ‘You may come across people who offer a prayer at the wrong time. If you meet them, then perform prayer in your houses at the time that you know, then pray with them and make that voluntary.”
REFERENCE:
Sunan Ibn E Majah 4: Chapter 7, Hadith 1255
(1256)
It was narrated from Abu Dharr that the Prophet (ﷺ) said: “Offer prayer on time, and if you reached the Imam leading them in prayers (on time), then perform it with them, and you will be safe with your prayer, otherwise it will be voluntary for you.”
REFERENCE:
Sunan Ibn E Majah 4: Chapter 7, Hadith 1256
(1257)
It was narrated from ‘Ubadah bin Samit that the Prophet (ﷺ) said: “There will be leaders who will be distracted by matters and they will delay the prayer until after its proper time. So make your prayer with them voluntary.”
REFERENCE:
Sunan Ibn E Majah 4: Chapter 7, Hadith 1257
(1258)
It was narrated that Ibn ‘Umar said: “The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said concerning the fear prayer: “The Imam should lead one group in prayer, and they should perform one prostration, and there should be another group between them and the enemy (guarding them). Then those who did the prostration with their leader should move away, and take the place of those who have not yet prayed. Then those who have not yet prayed should come forward and perform one prostration with their leader. Then their leader should move away, and his prayer will be complete. Then each group should perform one prostration by itself. If the fear is too great, then (they should pray) on foot or riding.’” He said: What is meant by prostration here is a Rak’ah.
REFERENCE:
Sunan Ibn E Majah 4: Chapter 7, Hadith 1258
(1259)
It was narrated from Sahl bin Abu Hathmah that he said concerning the fear prayer: “The Imam should stand facing the Qiblah, and a group of them should stand with him, and another group should stand in the direction of the enemy, facing towards the row (of worshippers). He should lead them in one Rak’ah, then they should bow and do two prostrations by themselves where they are. Then they should go and take the place of the others, and the others should come and pray one Rak’ah, bowing and prostrating with the leader. Then he will have prayed two Rak’ah and they will have prayed one; then they should perform another Rak’ah, bowing and performing two prostrations.”
REFERENCE:
Sunan Ibn E Majah 4: Chapter 7, Hadith 1259
(1260)
It was narrated from Jabir bin ‘Abdullah that the Prophet (ﷺ) led his Companions in the fear prayer. He led them all in bowing, then the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) and the row nearest him prostrated, and the others stood up, then when he stood up, they prostrated twice by themselves. Then the front row moved back and took their place, and they moved forward until they formed the front row. Then the Prophet (ﷺ) led them all in bowing, then the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) and the row nearest to him prostrated, and when they raised their heads, the others prostrated twice. So all of them bowed with the Prophet (ﷺ) and some of them prostrated by themselves, and the enemy was in the direction of the Qiblah.
REFERENCE:
Sunan Ibn E Majah 4: Chapter 7, Hadith 1260
(1261)
It was narrated that Abu Mas’ud said: The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said: “The sun and the moon do not become eclipsed for the death of anyone among mankind. If you see that, then stand and perform prayer.”
REFERENCE:
Sunan Ibn E Majah 4: Chapter 7, Hadith 1261
(1262)
It was narrated that Nu’man bin Bashir said: “The sun was eclipsed at the time of the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ), and he came out alarmed, dragging his lower garment, until he reached the mosque. He continued to perform prayer until the eclipse was over, then he said: ‘Some people claim that the sun and moon only become eclipsed because of the death of a great leader. That is not so. The sun and the moon do not become eclipsed for the death or birth of anyone. When Allah manifests Himself to anything in His creation, it humbles itself before Him.’”
REFERENCE:
Sunan Ibn E Majah 4: Chapter 7, Hadith 1262
(1263)
It was narrated that ‘Aishah said: “The sun was eclipsed during the life of the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ). The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) went out to the mosque and stood and said the Takbir, and the people formed rows behind him. The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) recited for a long time, then he said the Takbir and bowed for a long time. Then he raised his head and said: ‘Sami’ Allahu liman hamidah, Rabbana wa lakal-hamd.’ Then he stood and recited for a long time, but shorter than the first recitation. Then he said the Takbir and bowed for a long time, but less than the first bowing. Then he said: ‘Sami’ Allahu liman hamidah, Rabbana wa lakal-hamd.’ Then he did the same in the next Rak’ah, and he completed four Rak’ah and four sets of prostration, and the eclipse ended before he finished. Then he stood and addressed the people. He praised Allah as He deserves to be praised, then he said: ‘The sun and the moon are two of the signs of Allah. They do not become eclipsed for the death or birth of anyone. If you see that then seek help in prayer.’”
REFERENCE:
Sunan Ibn E Majah 4: Chapter 7, Hadith 1263
(1264)
It was narrated that Samurah bin Jundab said: “The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) led us in the eclipse prayer, and we did not hear his voice.”
REFERENCE:
Sunan Ibn E Majah 4: Chapter 7, Hadith 1264
(1265)
It was narrated that Asma’ bint Abu Bakr said: “The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) performed the eclipse prayer. He stood for a long time, then he bowed for a long time, then he stood up for a long time, then he bowed for a long time, then he stood up, then he prostrated for a long time, then he sat up, then he prostrated for a long time. He stood for a long time, then he bowed for a long time, then he stood up for a long time, then he bowed for a long time, then he stood up, then he prostrated for a long time, then he sat up, then he prostrated for a long time. Then he finished and said: ‘Paradise was brought close to me, so that if I had dared, I could have brought you some of its fruits. And Hell was brought near to me, until I said: “O Lord, am I one of them?” Nafi’ said: “I think that he said: ‘And I saw a woman being scratched by a cat that belonged to her. I said: “What is wrong with this woman?” They said: “She detained it until it died of hunger; she did not feed it and she did not let it loose to eat of the vermin of the earth.”
REFERENCE:
Sunan Ibn E Majah 4: Chapter 7, Hadith 1265
(1266)
It was narrated from Hisham bin Ishaq bin ‘Abdullah bin Kinanah that his father said: “One of the chiefs* sent me to Ibn ‘Abbas to ask him about the prayer for rain. Ibn ‘Abbas said: ‘What kept him from asking me?’ He said: ‘The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) went out humbly, walking with a humble and moderate gait, imploring, and he performed two Rak’ah as he used to pray for ‘Eid, but he did not give a sermon like this sermon of yours.’”
REFERENCE:
Sunan Ibn E Majah 4: Chapter 7, Hadith 1266
(1267)
It was narrated that ‘Abdullah bin Abu Bakr said: “I heard ‘Abbad bin Tamim narrating to my father that his paternal uncle had seen the Prophet (ﷺ) going out to the prayer place to pray for rain. He faced the Qiblah and turned his cloak around, and prayed two Rak’ah.” (One of the narrators) Muhammad bin Sabbah said: “Sufyan told us something similar, narrating from Yahya bin Sa`eed, from Abu Bakr bin Muhammad bin `Amr bin Hazm. from `Abbad bin Tamim, from his paternal uncle, from the Prophet (ﷺ).” Sufyan narrated that Al-Mas`udi said: “I asked Abu Bakr bin Muhammad bin `Amr: ‘Did he turn it upside down or right to left?’ He said: ‘No, it was right to left.’”
REFERENCE:
Sunan Ibn E Majah 4: Chapter 7, Hadith 1267
(1268)
It was narrated that Abu Hurairah said: “The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) went out one day to pray for rain. He led us in praying two Rak’ah without any Adhan or Iqamah, then he addressed us and supplicated to Allah. He turned to face the Qiblah, raising his hands, then he turned his cloak around, putting its right on the left and its left on the right.”
REFERENCE:
Sunan Ibn E Majah 4: Chapter 7, Hadith 1268
(1269)
It was narrated from Shurahbil bin Simt that he said to Ka’b: “O Ka’b bin Murrah, narrate to us a Hadith from the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ), but be careful.” He said: “A man came to the Prophet (ﷺ) and said: ‘O Messenger of Allah, ask Allah for rain!’ So the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) raised his hands and said: ‘O Allah! Send wholesome, productive rain upon all of us, sooner rather than later, beneficial and not harmful.’ No sooner had they finished performing Friday (prayer) but they were revived. Then they came to him and complained to him about the rain, saying: ‘O Allah, around us and not upon us.’ Then the clouds began to disperse right and left.”
REFERENCE:
Sunan Ibn E Majah 4: Chapter 7, Hadith 1269
(1270)
It was narrated that Ibn ‘Abbas said: “A Bedouin came to the Prophet (ﷺ) and said: ‘O Messenger of Allah, I have come to you from people who have no place to graze their flocks and even their male camels have become weak. He mounted the pulpit and praised Allah, then he said: ‘O Allah, send upon us all abundant, wholesome rain, productive and plentiful, sooner rather than later.’ Then the rain came down, and no one came to him from any direction but they said: ‘We have been revived.’”
REFERENCE:
Sunan Ibn E Majah 4: Chapter 7, Hadith 1270
(1271)
Mu’tamir narrated from his father, from Barakah, from Bashir bin Nahik, from Abu Hurairah: “The Prophet (ﷺ) supplicated for rain (raising his hands) until I saw or one could see the whiteness of his armpits.”
REFERENCE:
Sunan Ibn E Majah 4: Chapter 7, Hadith 1271
(1272)
Salim narrated that his father said: “Sometimes I remember the words of the poet when I was looking at the face of the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) on the pulpit. He did not come down until all the waterspouts in Al-Madinah were filled with rain. And I remember what the poet said: ‘He has a white complexion and rain is sought by virtue of his countenance, He cares for the orphans, and protects the widows, These are the words of Abu Talib.”
REFERENCE:
Sunan Ibn E Majah 4: Chapter 7, Hadith 1272
(1273)
It was narrated that ‘Ata’ said: “I heard Ibn ‘Abbas say: ‘I bear witness that the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) prayed before the sermon, then he delivered the sermon. And he thought that the women had not heard, so he went over to them and reminded them (of Allah) and preached to them and enjoined them to give in charity, and Bilal was spreading his hands like this, and the women started giving their earrings, rings and things.’”
REFERENCE:
Sunan Ibn E Majah 4: Chapter 7, Hadith 1273
(1274)
It was narrated from Ibn ‘Abbas that the Prophet (ﷺ) prayed on the day of ‘Eid with no Adhan and no Iqamah.
REFERENCE:
Sunan Ibn E Majah 4: Chapter 7, Hadith 1274
(1275)
It was narrated that Abu Sa’eed said: “Marwan brought the pulpit out one ‘Eid day and started to deliver the sermon before the prayer. A man stood up and said: ‘O Commander of the Believers, you have gone against the Sunnah. You have brought the pulpit out on the day of ‘Eid and it was not brought out before, and you started with the sermon before the prayer, when this was not done before.’ Abu Sa’eed said: ‘As for this man, he has done his duty. I heard the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) say: “Whoever among you sees an evil action, and he is able to change it with his hand, then change it with his hand (by taking action); if he cannot, (do so) with his tongue then with his tongue (by speaking out); and if he cannot then with his heart (by hating it and feeling that it is wrong), and that is the weakest of faith.”
REFERENCE:
Sunan Ibn E Majah 4: Chapter 7, Hadith 1275
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