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Sunan Abi Dawud 841 (Book 2, Hadith 451) #21132
Praying Properly

SUMMARY: The Prophet ﷺ warned against kneeling down in prayer in a way that is similar to how a camel kneels down.

Narrated AbuHurayrah: The Prophet said: (Does) one of you kneel down in his prayer as a camel kneels down (ie put his knees before his hands).
حَدَّثَنَا قُتَيْبَةُ بْنُ سَعِيدٍ، حَدَّثَنَا عَبْدُ اللَّهِ بْنُ نَافِعٍ، عَنْ مُحَمَّدِ بْنِ عَبْدِ اللَّهِ بْنِ حَسَنٍ، عَنْ أَبِي الزِّنَادِ، عَنِ الأَعْرَجِ، عَنْ أَبِي هُرَيْرَةَ، قَالَ قَالَ رَسُولُ اللَّهِ ‏ "‏ يَعْمِدُ أَحَدُكُمْ فِي صَلاَتِهِ فَيَبْرُكُ كَمَا يَبْرُكُ الْجَمَلُ

TOPICS
prayer  *  posture  *  kneeling  *  prostration  *  sujud

QUICK LESSONS:
Maintain proper posture while praying; Respectfully perform salat; Take time to ensure you are doing it correctly; Place hands on chest/stomach while reciting Quran/supplications; Bow until back is parallel with ground before prostrating fully on ground with forehead touching it

EXPLANATIONS:
This hadith warns against kneeling down in prayer in a way that is similar to how a camel kneels down. It is important for Muslims to maintain the proper posture when praying as it shows respect and reverence towards Allah. The Prophet Muhammad taught us that we should not be lazy or careless when praying and instead take the time to ensure we are doing it correctly. When performing salat, one should stand with their feet slightly apart and place their hands on their chest or stomach while reciting the Quran or supplications. After this they should bow until their back is parallel with the ground before prostrating themselves fully on the ground with forehead touching it. This hadith reminds us of our duty as Muslims to pray properly and respectfully so that our prayers can be accepted by Allah.

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