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Sahih Muslim #1005

The Book of Prayers
Sahih

The Arabic includes the chain of narration (sanad) and the collector's commentary; the English translation shows the Prophet's words only.

حَدَّثَنَا مُحَمَّدُ بْنُ الْمُثَنَّى، وَابْنُ، بَشَّارٍ قَالاَ حَدَّثَنَا مُحَمَّدُ بْنُ جَعْفَرٍ، ح قَالَ وَحَدَّثَنِيهِ يَحْيَى بْنُ حَبِيبٍ، حَدَّثَنَا خَالِدٌ، - يَعْنِي ابْنَ الْحَارِثِ - قَالاَ حَدَّثَنَا شُعْبَةُ، بِهَذَا الإِسْنَادِ وَفِي حَدِيثِ ابْنِ جَعْفَرٍ ‏ "‏ وَلاَ يَتَبَسَّطْ أَحَدُكُمْ ذِرَاعَيْهِ انْبِسَاطَ الْكَلْبِ ‏"‏ ‏.‏
" None of you should stretch out his forearms like the stretching out of a dog."
Narrated by This hadith has been narrated by Shu'ba with the same chain of transmitters. And in the hidith transmitted by Ibn Ja'far (the words are):

Context

This hadith reiterates the importance of maintaining proper posture during prostration by advising against stretching the arms like a dog. The Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) emphasizes the need for dignity in worship, which reflects the broader principles of respect and humility in prayer.

Modern Application

In practice, this guidance can help worshippers focus on their prayers and maintain a sense of reverence. Being conscious of our posture can enhance the overall prayer experience.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Prayer and Prophetic Etiquette because it provides specific instructions on maintaining proper form during prayer.

PrayerProphetic Etiquette

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About Sahih Muslim

This hadith is #1005 from Sahih Muslim, in the Book of The Book of Prayers. It is graded Sahih and narrated by This hadith has been narrated by Shu'ba with the same chain of transmitters. And in the hidith transmitted by Ibn Ja'far (the words are):.

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