It is narrated from Sayyiduna Samurah (may Allah be pleased with him) that the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him) used to give one salam (in prayer) towards the front, facing ahead.
Hadith Referenceالمعجم الكبير للطبراني / باب السين / 6908
It is narrated from Sayyiduna Samurah (may Allah be pleased with him) that the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him) said: "Whoever is summoned to the ruler and does not respond, he is a wrongdoer; he has no right."
Hadith Referenceالمعجم الكبير للطبراني / باب السين / 6909