Musannaf Ibn Abi Shaybah 3377 — Whether the later Isha is hastened

Sayyiduna Ibn Umar (may Allah be pleased with them both) said: One night we waited for the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) for the Isha prayer. When a third of the night or somewhat more had passed, the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) came out. I do not know whether some task had kept him or whether he had some need with his family. He said: "I know of no followers of any religion other than you who wait for this prayer. Were it not that I feared hardship for my Ummah, I would lead them in this prayer at this hour."