Establishing the Prayer and the Sunnah Regarding Them

كتاب إقامة الصلاة والسنة فيها

Chapter 156: What was narrated concerning how many times the Imam should say the Takbir in the Eid Prayers

It wasnarrated from ‘Amr bin Shu’aib, from his father, from hisgrandfather, that the Prophet (ﷺ) said the Takbir seven times andfive times in the ‘Eid prayer.

Chapter 157: What was narrated concerning the recitation in the ‘Eid Prayers

It wasnarrated that ‘Ubaidullah bin ‘Abdullah said

“Umar went outonthe day of ‘Eid and sent word to Abu Waqid Al-Laithi asking whatthe Prophet (ﷺ) used to recite on this day. He said: ‘Qaf [Qaf(50)]and ‘Iqtarabat’.” [Al-Qamar (54)]

It wasnarrated from Ibn ‘Abbas that the Prophet (ﷺ) used to reciteinthe ‘Eid prayer “Glorify the Name of your Lord, the Most High.”[Al-A’la (87)] and “Has there come to you the narration of theoverwhelming?” [Al-Ghashiyah (88)]

Chapter 161: What was narrated concerning going out to the ‘Eid Prayer walking

It wasnarrated that Ibn ‘Umar said

“The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ)usedto go out to the ‘Eid prayers walking, and come back walking.”

It wasnarrated from Muhammad bin ‘Ubaidullah bin Abu Rafi’, from hisfather, from his grandfather, that the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) usedto come to ‘Eid prayers walking.

Chapter 162: What was narrated concerning going out on the day of ‘Eid via one route and returning via another route

It wasnarrated from Ibn ‘Umar that he used to go out to the ‘Eidprayers via one route, and return via another, and he said that theMessenger of Allah (ﷺ) used to do that.

Chapter 163: What was narrated concerning Taqlis on the day of ‘Eid

It wasnarrated that ‘Amir said

“Iyad Al-Ash’ari was in Anbar at thetime of ‘Eid, and he said: ‘Why is it that I do not see youengaged inTaqlis* as was done in the presence of the Messenger ofAllah (ﷺ)?’”*Taqlis means to indulge in celebrations on a festive occasion.

It wasnarrated from ‘Amir that Qais bin Sa’d said

“There is nothingthat happened during the time of the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) exceptthat I have seen it, except for one thing, which is that Taqlis* wasperformed for the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) on the Day of Fitr.(Three other chains of narration) with similar wording.*Taqlis means to indulge in celebrations on a festive occasion.

Chapter 165: What was narrated concerning women going out on the two ‘Eid

It wasnarrated from Ibn ‘Abbas that the Prophet (ﷺ) used to bringhisdaughters and his wives out on the two ‘Eid.

Chapter 166: What was narrated concerning two ‘Eid occurring on the same day

It wasnarrated from Ibn ‘Abbas that the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ)said

“Two ‘Eid have come together on this day of yours. So whoeverwants, that (the ‘Eid prayer) will suffice him, and he will nothaveto pray Friday, but we will pray Friday if Allah wills.”Another chain with similar wording.

Chapter 170: The time of the ‘Eid Prayer

Yazidbin Khumair narrated that ‘Abdullah bin Busr went out with thepeople on the Day of Fitr or Adha, and he objected to the Imam’sdelay. He said

“We would have finished by this time.” And thatwasthe time of Tasbih.

Chapter 172: What was narrated concerning (voluntary) Prayers at night and during the day are two by two

Ibn‘Umar narrated that the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said

“Prayersat night and during the day are to be offered two by two.”

Chapter 174: What was narrated concerning voluntary Prayers during the night

It wasnarrated that ‘Abdullah said

“Mention was made to theMessengerof Allah (ﷺ) of a man who slept until morning came. Hesaid: ‘Thatis because Satan urinated in his ears.’”

It wasnarrated that Jabir said

“The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said:‘Whoever prays a great deal at night, his face will be handsomeduringthe day.’”

Chapter 178: How much (time) is recommended regarding the completion of the Qur’an

It wasnarrated from ‘Uthman bin ‘Abdullah bin Aws that hisgrandfatherAws bin Hudhaifah said

“We came to the Messenger of Allah(ﷺ) inthe delegation of Thaqif. The allies of Quraish stayed at thehouseof Mughirah bin Shu’bah, and the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) campedBani Malik in a tent belonging to him. He used to come to us everynight after the ‘Isha’ and speak to us standing on his two feet,untilhe started to shift his weight from one foot to the other. Mostofwhat he told us was what he had suffered from his people, theQuraish.He said: ‘(The two sides) were not equal. We were weak andoppressedand humiliated, and when we went out to Al-Madinah, theoutcome of thebattles between us varied; sometimes we would defeatthem andsometimes they would defeat us.’ One night he was laterthan heusually was, and I said: ‘O Messenger of Allah, you havecome to uslate tonight.’ He said: ‘It occurred to me that I hadnot read mydaily portion of Qur’an and I did not want to come outuntil I hadcompleted it.’” Aws said: “I asked the Companionsof the Messenger ofAllah (ﷺ): ‘How did you used to divide up theQur’an?’ They said: ‘Athird, a fifth, a seventh, a ninth, aneleventh, a thirteenth, andHizbul-Mufassal.’”

It wasnarrated that ‘Abdullah bin ‘Amr said

“I memorized the Qur’anand recited it all in one night. The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said:‘Iam afraid that you may live a long life and that you may getbored.Recite it over the period of a month.’ I said: ‘Let mebenefit from mystrength in my youth.’ He said: ‘Recite it in tendays.’ I said: ‘Letme benefit from my strength and my youth.’He said: ‘Recite it inseven days.’ I said: ‘Let me benefitfrom my strength and my youth,’but he refused (to alter it anyfurther).”

It wasnarrated from ‘Abdullah bin ‘Amr that the Messenger of Allah(ﷺ) said

“No one properly understands who reads the Qur’an inlessthan three days.”

Chapter 179: What was narrated concerning recitation in the (voluntary) night Prayers

It wasnarrated that Umm Hani’ bint Abi Talib said

“I used to heartheProphet (ﷺ) reciting at night when I was on the roof of myhouse.”

It wasnarrated that Jasrah bint Dijajah said

“I heard Abu Dharrsay:‘The Prophet (ﷺ) stood reciting a Verse and repeating it untilmorning came. That Verse was: “If you punish them, they are Yourslaves, and if You forgive them, verily You, only You, are theAll-Mighty, the All-Wise.’”” [5:118]

It wasnarrated that Qatadah said; “I asked Anas bin Malik about therecitation of the Prophet (ﷺ) and he said

‘He used to elongatehisvoice.’”