Mujahid narrates regarding the statement of Allah Almighty: «وَتَقَلُّبَكَفِيالسَّاجِدِينَ» (26-ash-Shu'ara:219) "And turns you among those who prostrate." Mujahid states: The Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) used to see behind him during prayer just as he used to see in front of him.
Hadith Referenceمسند الحميدي / 992
Hadith Gradingمحدثین:إسناده صحيح
Hadith Takhrij«إسناده صحيح إلى مجاهد، وهو موقوف عليه، وأورده ابن حجر فى «المطالب العالية» 3676»
Explanation & Benefits
Shaykh Muhammad Ibrahim bin Basheer
Benefit: Its explanation has already been given: 990. Also, from this hadith it is understood that the Noble Prophet (sallallahu alayhi wa sallam) was the practical interpretation of the Noble Qur’an.
Source: Musnad al-Humaydi: Commentary by Muhammad Ibrahim bin Bashir, Page: 991