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Sunan Abi Dawud 605 (Book 2, Hadith 215) #20896
Following the Lead of an Imam During Prayer

SUMMARY: The Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) taught that when the Imam is leading prayer, it is important to follow his lead and pray in the same manner.

'A’ishah said; The Messenger of Allah prayed in his house sitting and the people prayed behind him standing. He made a sign to them (asking them) to sit down. When he finished the prayer, he said : The IMAM is appointed only to be followed; so when he prays standing. Pray standing ; and when he raises himself, raise yourself: and when he prays sitting. Pray sitting.
حَدَّثَنَا الْقَعْنَبِيُّ، عَنْ مَالِكٍ، عَنْ هِشَامِ بْنِ عُرْوَةَ، عَنْ أَبِيهِ، عَنْ عَائِشَةَ، زَوْجِ النَّبِيِّ أَنَّهَا قَالَتْ صَلَّى رَسُولُ اللَّهِ فِي بَيْتِهِ وَهُوَ جَالِسٌ فَصَلَّى وَرَاءَهُ قَوْمٌ قِيَامًا فَأَشَارَ إِلَيْهِمْ أَنِ اجْلِسُوا فَلَمَّا انْصَرَفَ قَالَ ‏ "‏ إِنَّمَا جُعِلَ الإِمَامُ لِيُؤْتَمَّ بِهِ فَإِذَا رَكَعَ فَارْكَعُوا وَإِذَا رَفَعَ فَارْفَعُوا وَإِذَا صَلَّى جَالِسًا فَصَلُّوا جُلُوسًا

QUICK LESSONS:
Listen to your leader's instructions during prayer .

EXPLANATIONS:
This hadith teaches us about how to properly pray in congregation. When we are praying behind an imam, it is important to follow his lead and pray in the same manner as he does. If he stands up for prayer, then we should stand up too; if he sits down for prayer then we should sit down too. This hadith also teaches us about respect and obedience towards our leaders. We must always listen to them and obey their instructions so that our prayers can be accepted by Allah Almighty.

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