In
Hadeeth and Fiqh literature, this term
refers to the Companion mentioned in
the following hadeeth of Saheeh al-Bukhaari
(Book of Prayer, English translation
by Dr. Muhammad Muhsin Khan); many other
narrations of this incident are found
in the various collections of hadeeth,
and provide an important source of instructions
from the Prophet (sallallaahu `alaihi
wa sallam) regarding the correct way
to pray:
Narrated Abu Hurairah (radi Allaahu `anhu):
The
Messenger of Allaah (sallallaahu `alaihi
wa sallam) entered the mosque and a person
followed him. The man prayed and then
went to the Prophet (sallallaahu `alaihi
wa sallam) and greeted him; he returned
the greeting and said (to him), Go
back and pray, for you have not prayed.
The man went back and prayed in the same
way as before, and then returned and
greeted the Prophet (sallallaahu `alaihi
wa sallam), who said, Go back and
pray, for you have not prayed, three
times. The man said, "By Him Who sent
you with the Truth, I cannot do so any
better than this, so please teach me."
He said, When you stand for the Prayer,
say takbeer and then recite what is easy
for you from the Qur'aan (from what you
know by heart); then bow until you feel
at ease in rukoo`; then raise your head
and stand up straight, then prostrate
until you feel at ease in sajdah; then
sit with calmness until you feel at ease,
and do likewise in all your prayers.
[further
narrations of this hadeeth found in the
other works of Hadeeth such as Sunan Abi
Daawood, etc. contain further details.]
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