It is narrated from Sayyiduna Anas (may Allah be pleased with him): "The call to prayer was given (the adhan was called), so those whose houses were near the mosque went and performed ablution (there), while those whose homes were far from the mosque remained (in the mosque). Then a basin of stone or copper with a little water in it was brought to the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him), and because the vessel was narrow, the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) drew his blessed fingers together and placed them in it; then all the people performed ablution from it." Humayd (may Allah have mercy on him) said that Sayyiduna Anas (may Allah be pleased with him) said: "Those people numbered about eighty men."
Hadith Referenceمسند أبي يعلى الموصلي / مسند أنس بن مالك / 3757
Hadith Gradingمحدثین:إسناده ضعيف والحديث صحيح
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