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Riyad as-Salihin 228 (Book) #38613
Praying with Congregation

SUMMARY: When leading a prayer, one should not prolong it as there are people in the congregation who may be weak, ill or old. However, when praying alone one can pray for as long as they like.

Abu Hurairah (May Allah be pleased with him) reported: Messenger of Allah said, "When one of you leads the Salat, he should not prolong it because the congregation includes those who are feeble, ill or old". One version adds: "those who have to attend to work") While offering prayers alone, you may pray as long as you like". Al-Bukhari and Muslim.
وعن أبي هريرة رضي الله عنه ، أن رسول الله قال‏:‏ ‏"‏إذا صلى أحدكم للناس، فليخفف، فإن فيهم الضعيف والسقيم والكبير‏.‏ وإذا صلى لنفسه فليطول ما شاء‏"‏ ‏(‏‏(‏متفق عليه‏)‏‏)‏

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prolong  *  congregation  *  frail  *  salat

QUICK LESSONS:
Be mindful when leading a prayer in congregation; Show kindness and consideration towards those who may not have the same physical strength or abilities; Take into account our own physical limitations so that we don’t over-exert ourselves while praying in congregation .

EXPLANATIONS:
This hadith is about the importance of being mindful when leading a prayer in congregation. The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ taught that when leading a prayer, it should not be prolonged because there are people in the congregation who may be weak, ill or old and cannot keep up with a long prayer. However, if someone is praying alone then they can pray for as long as they like. This hadith teaches us to always think of others and to show kindness and consideration towards those who may not have the same physical strength or abilities that we do. It also reminds us to take into account our own physical limitations so that we don’t over-exert ourselves while praying in congregation.

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