Sahih al-Bukhari 6016 (Book 79, Hadith 25)
prayed, came, and greeted the Prophet. Allah’s Messenger (ﷺ) said to him, “Wa ‘Alaikas Salam (returned his
greeting). Go back and pray as you have not prayed (properly).” The man returned, repeated his
prayer, came back and greeted the Prophet. The Prophet (ﷺ) said, “Wa alaika-s-Salam (returned his
greeting). Go back and pray again as you have not prayed (properly).” The man said at the second or
third time, “O Allah’s Messenger (ﷺ)! Kindly teach me how to pray”. The Prophet (ﷺ) said, “When you stand for
prayer, perform ablution properly and then face the Qibla and say Takbir (Allahu-Akbar), and then
recite what you know from the Qur’an, and then bow with calmness till you feel at ease then rise from
bowing, till you stand straight, and then prostrate calmly (and remain in prostration) till you feel at
ease, and then raise (your head) and sit with calmness till you feel at ease and then prostrate with
calmness (and remain in prostration) till you feel at ease, and then raise (your head) and sit with
calmness till you feel at ease in the sitting position, and do likewise in whole of your prayer.” And
Abu Usama added, “Till you stand straight.” (See Hadith No. 759, Vol.1)
Sahih al-Bukhari 6016 (Book 79, Hadith 25)
The above hadith is from the Sahih al-Buhari collection of hadiths. Compiled by the esteemed Islamic scholar Muḥammad ibn Ismā‘īl al-Bukhārī around 847 CE, Sahih al-Bukhari stands as one of the most revered and authoritative collections within Sunni Islam. This monumental work is a primary component of the Kutub al-Sittah, or the six canonical books of hadith. It is distinguished by its rigorous methodology and is often considered the most authentic book after the Quran. The collection is meticulously organized into 97 chapters, encompassing approximately 7,563 individual narrations of the Prophet Muhammad’s sayings, actions, and approvals, forming a vital foundation for Islamic law and practice.
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For more Hadith in Book 79: Asking Permission