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Riyad as-Salihin 819 (Book 4, Hadith 7) #37308
The Prophet's Posture in the Mosque

SUMMARY: The Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) was seen lying down in the mosque with one leg on the other.

'Abdullah bin Zaid (May Allah be pleased with them) reported: I saw Messenger of Allah lying down on his back in the mosque, placing one leg on the other. Al-Bukhari and Muslim.
عن عبد الله بن زيد رضى الله عنه أنه رأى رسول الله مستلقياً في المسجد، واضعاً إحدى رجليه على الأخرى‏. (‏‏(‏متفق عليه‏)‏‏)‏‏‏.

TOPICS
messenger  *  muslim  *  mosque  *  posture  *  prayer  *  allah  *  albukhari  *  muhammad

QUICK LESSONS:
Respect yourself by taking care your body & soul ; Be mindful & aware ; Understand your own needs ; Strive for excellence .

EXPLANATIONS:
This hadith is about how the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) was seen lying down in the mosque with one leg on top of the other. This shows us that it is permissible to lie down while praying and that we should not feel ashamed or embarrassed to do so if we are feeling tired or weak. It also teaches us that we should always strive to maintain a respectful posture when praying and not slouch or sit carelessly. Furthermore, this hadith reminds us of how important it is for us to take care of our bodies and minds by taking breaks when needed and resting when necessary.

The Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) was known for his exemplary behavior and manners which he displayed both inside and outside of prayer times. He taught us through his actions that even during prayer times, we should still respect ourselves by taking care of our bodies as well as our souls. We can learn from this hadith that even though prayer is an important part of our faith, it does not mean that we have to push ourselves beyond what is reasonable or healthy for our bodies just because we want to pray more often or longer than usual. We can also learn from this hadith about being mindful of others around us while praying; if someone else needs rest then they should feel comfortable enough to do so without worrying about what others may think or say about them doing so in a public place like a mosque. In conclusion, this hadith teaches us many valuable lessons such as respecting ourselves by taking care of both body and soul during prayer times; being mindful of those around you; understanding when rest is needed; maintaining a respectful posture at all times; and striving for excellence even during prayer time itself!

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