Sunan at-Tirmithiy كتاب الصلاة
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Huthayfah narrated that he prayed with the Prophet, peace and blessings of God be upon him. When bowing down the Prophet said, "Exalted is my Lord, the Great," and when prostrating he said, "Exalted is my Lord, the Most High." And whenever he finished reciting a [Qur'anic] verse mentioning mercy he would pause and ask [for mercy], and whenever he finished reciting a [Qur'anic] verse mentioning punishment he would pause and seek refuge [from the punishment of God] (1). Footnote: (1)This was in voluntary night prayer. Click on ḥadīth to read more
Ibn Abbās said, "The Prophet, peace and blessings of God be upon him, was ordered to prostrate on seven bones(1), and not to tuck his hair and clothes.(2)" Footnotes: (1) ie: seven parts of the body should come into contact with the ground : the forehead, the tip of the nose, both hands, both knees and both feet. (2) Tucking one's hair and clothes in prayer so that they do not touch the ground is considered an act of pride and is undesirable. Click on ḥadīth to read more
Abdullāh Ibn-Aqram said, "While I was with my father in the valley of Namirah(1) some [camel] riders passed by. As I looked at them, I saw the Messenger of God, peace and blessings of God be upon him, standing in prayer. I would see the white of his armpits as he prostrated." Footnotes: (1) A place near Arafāt. (2) The hadīth intends to show that the Prophet peace and blessings be upon him used to space his arms away from his sides in prostration. Click on ḥadīth to read more
Anas Ibn-Mālik said, "The Messenger of God, peace and blessings of God be upon him, said, 'Be moderate in prostration(1), and let none of you stretch out his forearms (on the ground) in prayer like a dog does.(2)'" Footnotes: (1) Meaning, take a median position between stretching out and contraction when prostrating. (2) i.e. with elbows touching the ground. Click on ḥadīth to read more