Those Scholars Who Say Movement in Prayer Is Not Permissible

Hazrat Mujahid says that when Hazrat Ibn Zubair stood in prayer, due to his humility, it seemed as if a piece of wood was standing. I have learned that Hazrat Abu Bakr also used to pray in the same manner.

7437 - Mujahid said: And I was told that Abu Bakr was likewise.

Hazrat Abdullah says: "Maintain calmness in prayer."

Hazrat Zubayd says that I saw Hazrat Zazan praying in such a manner as if he were a piece of wood!

Ibn Aun says that I saw Muslim bin Yasar praying in such a manner as if he were a piece of wood!

Hazrat A'mash says that when Hazrat Abdullah used to pray, it seemed as if a cloth had been draped over him.

Hazrat Abdullah says: Maintain calmness in prayer.

Hazrat Abdullah says: Maintain calmness in prayer. Hazrat Zaidah says: I asked Hazrat Mansoor what is meant by maintaining calmness in prayer? He replied: It means not making any kind of movement during prayer.

7444 - Zaidah said: So I said to Mansur: What does he mean by that? He said: He said: To be firmly established in it.