'Abdullah bin Shaqiq reported: I asked 'A'isha whether the Apostle of Allah (ﷺ) observed (Nafl) sitting. She said: Yes, when the people had made him old.
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'Abdullah bin Shaqiq reported: I said to 'A'isha and she made a mention of that (recorded above) about the Apostle of Allah (ﷺ) .
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'A'isha reported that the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) died (in this very state) that he observed most of his (Nafl) prayers in a sitting position.
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'A'isha reported: When the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) grew bulky and heavy he would observe (most of his Nafl) prayers sitting.
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Explanation & Benefits
Shaykh Maulana Abdul Aziz Alvi
Hadith Commentary:
Vocabulary of the Hadith:
حَطَمَهُ النَّاسُ:
This is an Arabic idiom: حَطَمَ فُلاناً اَهْلُهُ:
His family broke him down, meaning he became weakened due to being preoccupied with their affairs.
Source: Tuhfat al-Muslim: Commentary on Sahih Muslim, Page: 1708