Musannaf Ibn Abi Shaybah

Hazrat Abu Huraira narrates that the Noble Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) killed two black things—a snake and a scorpion—during prayer.

Hazrat Sulaiman bin Musa says that the Noble Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) saw a man who was praying while sitting. He asked him, "Why are you praying while sitting?" He replied, "A scorpion has stung me." The Noble Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) said, "When you see a scorpion during prayer, take your left shoe and strike it."

Hazrat Ibn Abi Laila says that Hazrat Ali (may Allah be pleased with him) killed a scorpion during prayer.

Hazrat Abdullah bin Dinar says that Hazrat Ibn Umar (may Allah be pleased with them) saw something moving during prayer and, thinking it to be a scorpion, killed it with his shoe.

Hazrat Shu’bah says that Hazrat Abu Aliah killed a scorpion during prayer.

Hasan says that it is permissible to kill a scorpion during prayer.

Hasan says that it is permissible to kill a scorpion during prayer. Qatadah says that if it does not come towards you, then do not kill it.

Hazrat Ata says that you can kill a scorpion during prayer.

Hazrat Fudail says that Ibrahim said that if a person sees a scorpion during prayer, he should move it away. I said, what if it comes towards him again? He said, move it away again. I said, what if it comes towards him again? He said, kill it and wash the place.

Hazrat Qatadah says that Hazrat Muwarriq killed a scorpion during prayer.

Hazrat Mughira says that Ibrahim was asked about killing a scorpion during prayer, so he replied that prayer has its own engagement.