Abu Salih Saman (may Allah have mercy on him) narrated that I saw Sayyiduna Abu Sa'id Khudri (may Allah be pleased with him) performing prayer on Friday, facing something and using it as a barrier for the people. A young man from among the sons of Abu Mu'ayt wanted to pass in front of him. Abu Sa'id (may Allah be pleased with him) tried to stop him by pushing him on the chest. The young man looked around in all directions but found no way except to pass in front, so he again turned to go from that side. Then Abu Sa'id pushed him even harder than before. The young man complained about this and took his complaint to Marwan. After that, Abu Sa'id also went there. Marwan said, "O Abu Sa'id (may Allah be pleased with him), what happened between me and your nephew?" He replied, "I heard the Prophet Muhammad (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) say: 'When a person prays facing something and uses it as a barrier, then if someone tries to pass in front, he should stop him. If he insists, then fight him, for he is a devil.'"
Hadith Referenceاللؤلؤ والمرجان / كتاب الصلاة / 283
Hadith Gradingمحدثین:«صحیح»
Hadith Takhrij«صحیح، أخرجه البخاري في: 8 كتاب الصلاة: 100 باب يرد المصلِّي مَن مرَّ بين يديه»