Respect those engaged in prayer; Be mindful when passing by people while they are engaging in prayer; Take on the responsibility associated with passing by people while they are engaging in prayer.

This hadith speaks to the importance of respecting those who are praying. It teaches us that if we pass in front of someone who is praying, we must take on a great responsibility and should avoid doing so if possible. The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ said that if one knew the responsibility they incur when passing in front of someone who is praying, they would prefer to stand still for forty days or months or years rather than pass in front of them. Abu Dawud also added that Sufyan al-Thawri said that if a man passes proudly in front of him while he was praying he would stop him but not a weak man. This hadith teaches us to respect those who are engaged in prayer and to be mindful when passing by them as it can cause disruption and distraction from their prayer.