Narrated Jabir ibn Abdullah: A man stood on the day of Conquest (of Mecca) and said: Messenger of Allah, I have vowed to Allah that if He grants conquest of Mecca at your hands, I shall pray two rak'ahs in Jerusalem. He replied: Pray here. He repeated (his statement) to him and he said: Pray here. He again repeated (his statement) to him. He (the Prophet) replied: Pursue your own course, then. Abu Dawud said: A similar tradition has been narrated by 'Abd al-Rahman b. 'Awf from the Prophet ﷺ.
The hadith also highlights the importance of following instructions given by religious leaders such as prophets or imams as they are more knowledgeable than us on matters related to religion and faith. It is important for us to listen carefully when they give advice or instructions so that we can benefit from their wisdom and knowledge which has been passed down through generations since time immemorial.
