“The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ)ledus in one of the afternoon prayers, and he prayed two Rak’ah, thenhe said the Salam. Then he stood up and went to a piece of wood inthemosque, and leaned against it. Those who were in a hurry left themosque, saying that the prayer had been shortened. Among the peoplewere Abu Bakr and ‘Umar, but they dared not say anything. Among thepeople there was also a man with long hands who was calledDhul-Yadain. He said: ‘O Messenger of Allah, has the prayer beenshortenedor did you forget?’ He said: ‘It has not been shortenedand I did notforget.’ He said: ‘But you prayed two Rak’ah.’ Hesaid: ‘Is what Dhul-Yadain says true?’ They said: ‘Yes.’ Sohe went forward and performedtwo Rak’ah and said the Salam, thenhe prostrated twice, and then hesaid the Salam again.”