Sahih al-Bukhari 2582 (Book 53, Hadith 1)
along with some of his companions in order to make peace between them. The time for the prayer
became due but the Prophet (ﷺ) did not turn up; Bilal pronounced the Adhan (i.e. call) for the prayer but
the Prophet (ﷺ) did not turn up, so Bilal went to Abu Bakr and said, “The time for the prayer is due and
the Prophet (ﷺ) i detained, would you lead the people in the prayer?” Abu Bakr replied, “Yes, you wish.”
So, Bilal pronounced the Iqama of the prayer and Abu Bakr went ahead (to lead the prayer), but the
Prophet came walking among the rows till he joined the first row. The people started clapping and
they clapped too much, and Abu Bakr used not to look hither and thither in the prayer, but he turned
round and saw the Prophet (ﷺ) standing behind him. The Prophet (ﷺ) beckoned him with his hand to keep on
praying where he was. Abu Bakr raised his hand and praised Allah and then retreated till he came in
the (first) row, and the Prophet (ﷺ) went ahead and lead the people in the prayer. When the Prophet (ﷺ)
finished the prayer, he turned towards the people and said, “O people! When something happens to
you during the prayer, you start clapping. Really clapping is (permissible) for women only. If
something happens to one of you in his prayer, he should say: ‘Subhan Allah’, (Glorified be Allah), for
whoever hears him (saying so) will direct his attention towards him. O Abu Bakr! What prevented you
from leading the people in the prayer when I beckoned to you (to continue)?” Abu Bakr replied, “It
did not befit the son of Abu Quhafa to lead the prayer in front of the Prophet.
“ يَا أَيُّهَا النَّاسُ مَا لَكُمْ إِذَا نَابَكُمْ شَىْءٌ فِي صَلاَتِكُمْ أَخَذْتُمْ بِالتَّصْفِيحِ، إِنَّمَا التَّصْفِيحُ لِلنِّسَاءِ، مَنْ نَابَهُ شَىْءٌ فِي صَلاَتِهِ فَلْيَقُلْ سُبْحَانَ اللَّهِ، فَإِنَّهُ لا يَسْمَعُهُ أَحَدٌ إِلاَّ الْتَفَتَ، يَا أَبَا بَكْرٍ مَا مَنَعَكَ حِينَ أَشَرْتُ إِلَيْكَ لَمْ تُصَلِّ بِالنَّاسِ ”. فَقَالَ مَا كَانَ يَنْبَغِي لاِبْنِ أَبِي قُحَافَةَ أَنْ يُصَلِّيَ بَيْنَ يَدَىِ النَّبِيِّ صلى الله عليه وسلم.
Sahih al-Bukhari 2582 (Book 53, Hadith 1)
The above hadith is from the Sahih al-Buhari collection of hadiths. As a central pillar of the Kutub al-Sittah, the six books of hadith, Sahih al-Bukhari occupies a uniquely prestigious status. Imam al-Bukhārī’s meticulous work, finalized in the mid-9th century, set a new standard for verifying the traditions and practices of the Prophet Muhammad. Its rigorous authentication process makes it an indispensable reference for Islamic jurisprudence. The collection’s extensive content is divided into 97 chapters, encompassing approximately 7,563 individual hadith reports that provide a comprehensive guide for personal conduct, community life, and religious obligation for Muslims worldwide.
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