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Sahih Muslim #861

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

حَدَّثَنِي مُحَمَّدُ بْنُ الْمُثَنَّى، وَابْنُ، بَشَّارٍ قَالاَ حَدَّثَنَا مُحَمَّدُ بْنُ جَعْفَرٍ، حَدَّثَنَا شُعْبَةُ، قَالَ سَمِعْتُ قَتَادَةَ، يُحَدِّثُ عَنْ أَنَسِ بْنِ مَالِكٍ، عَنِ النَّبِيِّ صلى الله عليه وسلم قَالَ ‏ "‏ أَقِيمُوا الرُّكُوعَ وَالسُّجُودَ فَوَاللَّهِ إِنِّي لأَرَاكُمْ مِنْ بَعْدِي - وَرُبَّمَا قَالَ مِنْ بَعْدِ ظَهْرِي - إِذَا رَكَعْتُمْ وَسَجَدْتُمْ ‏"‏ ‏.‏
Perform bowing and prostration well. By Allah, I see you even if you are behind me, or he said: (I see you) behind my back when you bow or prostrate.
Narrated by Anas b. Malik reported. The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said:

Context

In this hadith, the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) emphasizes the importance of performing the physical aspects of prayer, such as bowing and prostration, with care and attention. His awareness of the congregation's actions, even from a distance, highlights the significance of proper conduct in worship.

Modern Application

This principle encourages individuals to focus on their prayer performance, ensuring they fulfill the physical and spiritual aspects of Salah. It serves as a reminder to engage fully in worship, fostering a deeper connection with Allah during prayer.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Prayer because it underscores the importance of performing the physical actions of prayer with sincerity and attention.

Prayer

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This hadith is #861 from Sahih Muslim, in the Book of The Book of Prayers. It is graded Sahih and narrated by Anas b. Malik reported. The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said:.

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