Sayyiduna Abd al-Rahman bin Awf (may Allah be pleased with him) said: The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) noticed the absence of one of his Companions and asked: "Where were you? I did not see you. Did you not attend the prayer?" He said: Yes, I did come, but the people had already settled in their places, and I disliked stepping over the necks of the people. The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) said: "Very well."
Imam al-Tabarani recorded this narration in al-Mu'jam al-Kabir, and its narrators are thiqat (trustworthy).
Hadith Referenceمجمع الزوائد ومنبع الفوائد / كتاب الصلاة / 3095
Hadith Gradingمحدثین:إسنادہ صحیح۔
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