It is narrated from Sayyiduna Abdullah bin Umar (may Allah be pleased with them both) that the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him) was sitting among a group of his Companions. Then the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him) turned towards them and asked: "Do you not know that I am the Messenger of Allah to you?" The Companions said: Of course! We bear witness that you are indeed the Messenger of Allah. He (peace and blessings be upon him) said: "Do you not know that whoever obeys me has indeed obeyed Allah, and that obeying me is part of obedience to Allah?" They said: Yes! We bear witness that whoever obeys you has indeed obeyed Allah, and that obedience to you is in fact obedience to Allah. He (peace and blessings be upon him) said: "Then indeed, it is part of obedience to Allah that you obey me, and it is part of obedience to me that you obey your leaders. Obey your leaders, and if they lead the prayer sitting, then you too pray sitting."
Hadith Referenceمسند أبي يعلى الموصلي / مسند عبد الله بن عمر / 5450
Hadith Gradingمحدثین:إسناده حسن
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