Hadith · 10874

The Prophet (may Allah's peace and blessings be upon him) forbade praying with one's hands on one's waist

عن أبي هريرة رضي الله عنه ، قال: «نهى النبي صلى الله عليه وسلم أن يصلي الرَّجُلُ مُخْتَصِرًا».

Abu Hurayrah (may Allah be pleased with him) reported: The Prophet (may Allah's peace and blessings be upon him) forbade praying with one's hands on one's waist.

Sahih (authentic) Source: Al-Bukhari and Muslim (agreed upon) · متفق عليه

Explanation

The Prophet (may Allah's peace and blessings be upon him) forbade praying while putting the hands on the waist.

Mistakes during Prayer

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