❖ Reference of Hadith
Narrated by Abu Qilabah:Malik bin Huwairith came to our mosque and led us in prayer. He said:
"I am leading you in prayer not because I intend to pray, but to show you how I saw the Messenger of Allah ﷺ pray."
Ayyub said: I asked Abu Qilabah, “How was his prayer?” He replied: “Like the prayer of this elder of ours,” referring to Amr ibn Salamah.
Ayyub continued: “This elder used to complete the Takbir, and when he raised his head after the second prostration, he would sit down and rely on the ground before standing up.”
Reported in: Ṣaḥīḥ al-Bukhārī: 824
❖ Key Lessons
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Organizing Practical Training for Prayer Correction:It is completely permissible to arrange practical sessions or workshops to teach the correct method of Salah. The companions themselves demonstrated this by teaching the Ummah exactly how they observed the Prophet ﷺ praying.
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Masjid as the Ideal Venue:Mosques can serve as the most suitable centers for such prayer correction training, as it was practiced by the companions.
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Respect for the Resident Imam:When a learned visitor arrives at a mosque, he may lead the prayer with the consent of the local Imam. This ensures harmony and respect for the established leadership of the mosque.
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Correct Method of Rising After the Second Prostration:It is Sunnah to sit briefly (known as “Jalsat al-Istirahah”) after the second Sajdah before rising for the next Rak'ah. This sitting should be done calmly, using the hands on the ground to support oneself when standing.
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Avoiding Non-Sunnah Practices:- Rising immediately after Sajdah without sitting is against the Sunnah.
- Using the knees to push oneself up directly is also not in accordance with the Prophetic practice.
