´Mughith bin Sumayi said:` "I prayed the Subh with 'Abdullah bin Zubair in the darkness, and when he said the Taslim, I turned to Ibn 'Umar and said: 'What is this prayer?' He said: 'This is how we prayed with the Messenger of Allah and with Abu Bakr and 'Umar. When 'Umar was stabbed, 'Uthman delayed it until there was light.'"
Explanation & Benefits
Maulana Ataullah Sajid
Commentary:
(1)
The most virtuous and Sunnah time for the Fajr prayer is indeed its earliest time; therefore, during the caliphates of Abu Bakr and Umar (radi Allahu anhuma), this practice was maintained.
(2)
Uthman (radi Allahu anhu) performed the Fajr prayer at the time of brightness due to a temporary expediency. It was not a permanent change. Therefore, Zubair (radi Allahu anhu), not perceiving any need for delay, performed the Fajr prayer at its earliest time in accordance with the original Sunnah.
(3)
If, for any reason, a practice is initiated which is not better, then when the opportunity arises, it should be discontinued and the correct practice should be established.
Source: Commentary on Sunan Ibn Mājah by Mawlānā ‘Atā’ullāh Sājid, Page: 671