Hadith 656
Sayyiduna Bara’ bin ‘Azib (may Allah be pleased with him) reports that the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him) said: “When you perform prostration, place your palms (on the ground) and raise your elbows.”
Hadith 657
Sayyidah Maymunah (may Allah be pleased with her) narrates that when the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him) performed prostration, if a kid goat wanted to pass under his arms, it could pass. In the narration of Hazrat Ubaidullah bin Abdullah bin Al-Asam, these words are mentioned: When the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) performed prostration, he would keep both his arms away from his sides to such an extent that if a kid goat wanted to pass underneath them, it could pass.
Hadith 658
Sayyiduna Ibn Mas'ud (may Allah be pleased with him) narrates that the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him) said: "For each one of you, a jinn companion and an angel companion have been appointed." The Companions asked, "O Messenger of Allah, has one been appointed with you as well?" He (peace and blessings be upon him) replied: "One has been appointed with me as well, but Allah Almighty has helped me against him, so he has become obedient and submissive, and he only advises me towards good and righteousness."