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Sunan an-Nasai 1243 (Book 13, Hadith 65) #15851
Estimating Prayer Rak'ahs

SUMMARY: This hadith explains that if a person is unsure about the number of rak'ahs they have prayed, they should estimate what they think is correct and complete their prayer on that basis, then say the taslim and prostrate two prostrations of forgetfulness.

It was narrated that 'Abdullah said: "The Messenger of Allah prayed and did more or less (rak'ahs). When he had said the salam we said: 'O Messenger of Allah , has there been some change concerning the prayer?' He said: 'Why are you asking?' So we told him what he had done. He turned back toward the Qiblah and prostrated two prostrations of forgetfulness, then he turned to face us and said: 'If there had been some change concerning the prayer I would have told you'. Then he said: 'Rather I am a human being and I forget as you forget. If any one of you is not sure about his prayer, let him estimate what he thinks is correct, and complete his prayer on that basis, then say the taslim and prostrate two prostrations of forgetfulness'."
أَخْبَرَنَا الْحَسَنُ بْنُ إِسْمَاعِيلَ بْنِ سُلَيْمَانَ الْمُجَالِدِيُّ، قَالَ حَدَّثَنَا الْفُضَيْلُ، - يَعْنِي ابْنَ عِيَاضٍ - عَنْ مَنْصُورٍ، عَنْ إِبْرَاهِيمَ، عَنْ عَلْقَمَةَ، عَنْ عَبْدِ اللَّهِ، قَالَ صَلَّى رَسُولُ اللَّهِ صَلاَةً فَزَادَ فِيهَا أَوْ نَقَصَ فَلَمَّا سَلَّمَ قُلْنَا يَا نَبِيَّ اللَّهِ هَلْ حَدَثَ فِي الصَّلاَةِ شَىْءٌ قَالَ ‏"‏ وَمَا ذَاكَ ‏"‏ ‏.‏ فَذَكَرْنَا لَهُ الَّذِي فَعَلَ فَثَنَى رِجْلَهُ فَاسْتَقْبَلَ الْقِبْلَةَ فَسَجَدَ سَجْدَتَىِ السَّهْوِ ثُمَّ أَقْبَلَ عَلَيْنَا بِوَجْهِهِ فَقَالَ ‏"‏ لَوْ حَدَثَ فِي الصَّلاَةِ شَىْءٌ لأَنْبَأْتُكُمْ بِهِ ‏"‏ ‏.‏ ثُمَّ قَالَ ‏"‏ إِنَّمَا أَنَا بَشَرٌ أَنْسَى كَمَا تَنْسَوْنَ فَأَيُّكُمْ شَكَّ فِي صَلاَتِهِ شَيْئًا فَلْيَتَحَرَّ الَّذِي يَرَى أَنَّهُ صَوَابٌ ثُمَّ يُسَلِّمْ ثُمَّ يَسْجُدْ سَجْدَتَىِ السَّهْوِ

TOPICS
prayer  *  prostration  *  salat  *  rakah  *  taslim  *  sujud

QUICK LESSONS:
Be mindful while praying , Remain humble no matter who you are , Remain patient even when faced with difficult situations .

EXPLANATIONS:
This hadith explains how to properly pray when one is unsure about the number of rak’ahs. It was narrated by ‘Abdullah that the Messenger of Allah prayed and did more or less rak’ahs. When he finished his prayer, his companions asked him if there was any change in the prayer. He turned back towards the Qiblah and prostrated two prostrations of forgetfulness before turning back to face them again. He then said that if there were any changes in prayer he would have told them so instead he explained that as a human being he can also forget like everyone else does. Therefore, if anyone finds themselves uncertain about their prayer they should estimate what they think is correct and complete their prayer on this basis before saying taslim and performing two prostrations of forgetfulness afterwards.

This hadith teaches us to be mindful during our prayers so we can perform it correctly according to Islamic teachings but also reminds us not to be too hard on ourselves when we make mistakes as even Prophet Muhammad himself made mistakes sometimes due to human error or forgetting something during his prayers just like everyone else does sometimes too. It also teaches us humility as Prophet Muhammad did not hesitate in admitting his mistake when asked by his companions which shows us how important it is for all Muslims to remain humble no matter who we are or what position we hold in society or religion-wise. Lastly, it teaches us patience as Prophet Muhammad waited until after finishing his prayers before correcting himself which shows us how important it is for all Muslims to remain patient even when faced with difficult situations such as making mistakes during our prayers or other religious activities so we can take time out for self-reflection without rushing into anything hastily without thinking things through first properly beforehand either way instead taking time out for contemplation first before making any decisions afterwards accordingly afterwards instead either way still regardless still nonetheless either way still regardless still nonetheless either way still regardless still nonetheless .

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