Thabit Banani narrates: I heard Sayyiduna Anas bin Malik (may Allah be pleased with him). He described to us the manner of the Prophet’s (peace and blessings be upon him) prayer, saying: When the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) was performing prayer, and he would raise his head from bowing (ruku’), due to the length of his standing, we would think that perhaps he had forgotten (to go into prostration).