(a) Abu Hurayrah (may Allah be pleased with him) says: "Ikhtisar (placing the hands on the hips) in prayer has been forbidden."
(b) In another narration of al-Bukhari it is: "about al-khasr in prayer", meaning placing the hand on the flank in prayer.
Hadith Referenceالسنن الكبرى للبيهقي / كتاب الصلاة / 3561
It is narrated from Sayyiduna Abu Hurayrah (may Allah be pleased with him) that the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him) forbade placing the hands on the hips in prayer.
Hadith Referenceالسنن الكبرى للبيهقي / كتاب الصلاة / 3562
Sayyiduna Abu Hurayrah (may Allah be pleased with him) says that the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him) forbade a man to pray with his hands on his hips.
(b) In another narration the word "naha" (he forbade) is used.
Hadith Referenceالسنن الكبرى للبيهقي / كتاب الصلاة / 3563
Muhammad bin Sirin (may Allah have mercy on him) narrates from Abu Hurayrah (may Allah be pleased with him) that "Ikhtisar in prayer, that is, placing the hands on the hips, has been forbidden." I said to Hisham: Did he narrate it from the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him)? He indicated with a nod of his head: Yes.
Hadith Referenceالسنن الكبرى للبيهقي / كتاب الصلاة / 3564
(a) Through the chain of Imam Ahmad a hadith like it is reported, but with this addition: We asked Hisham: What is "al-ikhtisar"? He said: That a man places his hand on his hips during prayer.
(b) Abu Hurayrah (may Allah be pleased with him) also explained it in the same way.
Hadith Referenceالسنن الكبرى للبيهقي / كتاب الصلاة / 3565
It is narrated from Sayyiduna Abu Hurayrah (may Allah be pleased with him) that the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him) said: "Placing the hands on the hips in prayer is a source of comfort for the people of Hell."
Hadith Referenceالسنن الكبرى للبيهقي / كتاب الصلاة / 3566
It is narrated from Sayyiduna Abu Hurayrah (may Allah be pleased with him) that the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) forbade "placing the hands on the hips in prayer".
Hadith Referenceالسنن الكبرى للبيهقي / كتاب الصلاة / 3567
Ziyad bin Subayh narrates: I prayed beside Ibn Umar (may Allah be pleased with them both), and I did not recognise him. During the prayer I placed my hand on my waist, and he pushed my hand away. When I had completed the prayer, I said: What business did you have with me? He said: "You did this, whereas the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him) used to forbid the crucifix posture (salb) in prayer."
(b) Makki bin Ibrahim narrated this hadith from Sa'id, and (in his version) he used to forbid placing the hands on the hips in prayer.
(c) It is narrated from Sayyidah Aishah (may Allah be pleased with her) and Ibn Abbas (may Allah be pleased with them both) that they both disliked it.
Hadith Referenceالسنن الكبرى للبيهقي / كتاب الصلاة / 3568