230 hadith
The Messenger of Allah ﷺ said, "The imam is appointed only to be followed. When he says the takbir, say the takbir, and do not say it until he does. When he bows, bow with him, and do not bow until he does. When he says, 'Allah hears…
أبو داود 603SahihThe Prophet ﷺ said, "The imam is appointed only to be followed. When he says the takbir, say the takbir, and do not say it until he does. When he bows, bow, and do not bow until he does. When he says, 'Allah hears the one who praises Him,'…
أحمد 8502SahihThe Messenger of Allah ﷺ said, "The imam is appointed only to be followed. When he says the takbir, say the takbir. When he recites, listen in silence. When he says, *'not of those who have earned anger, nor of those who go astray'*…
الأعظمي 1968HasanThe Messenger of Allah ﷺ said, "The imam is appointed only to be followed. So when he says the takbir, say the takbir. When he recites, listen in silence. When he says *'not of those who have earned Your anger, nor of those who have gone…
ابن ماجه 846SahihThe Messenger of Allah ﷺ said, "The imam is appointed only to be followed. So when he says the takbir, say the takbir. When he recites, listen in silence. When he says *'nor of those who go astray'* [Fatihah 1:7], say Ameen. When he bows,…
أحمد 8889SahihThe Messenger of Allah ﷺ said, "The imam is appointed only to be followed. So when he says the takbir, say the takbir. When he bows, bow. When he says, 'Allah hears the one who praises Him,' say, 'Our Lord, to You belongs all praise.' When…
الأعظمي 2282SahihThe Messenger of Allah ﷺ said, "The imam is appointed only to be followed. When he says the takbir, say the takbir. When he bows, bow. When he says, 'Allah hears whoever praises Him,' say, 'Our Lord, to You belongs all praise.' If he prays…
ابن ماجه 1239SahihThe Prophet ﷺ said, "The imam is appointed only to be followed, so do not differ from him. When he bows, bow. When he says, 'Allah hears whoever praises Him,' say, 'Our Lord, to You belongs all praise.' When he prostrates, prostrate. When…
البخاري 722SahihThe Messenger of Allah ﷺ taught us our prayer and our practice. He said, "The imam is appointed only to be followed. When he says the takbir, say the takbir. When he recites *'not of those who have earned Your anger, nor of those who have…
أحمد 19627SahihThe Messenger of Allah ﷺ taught us our prayer and our practice, saying, "The imam is appointed only to be followed. When he says the takbir, say the takbir. When he recites *'not of those who have incurred wrath, nor of those who are…
أحمد 19595SahihThe Prophet ﷺ said, "The imam is appointed only to be followed. When he says the takbir, say the takbir. When he bows, bow. When he says, 'Allah hears whoever praises Him,' say, 'Our Lord, to You belongs all praise.' When he prostrates,…
البخاري 734SahihThe Messenger of Allah ﷺ said, "The imam is appointed only to be followed. So when he says the takbir, say the takbir. When he bows, bow. When he says, 'Allah hears whoever praises Him,' say, 'O Allah, our Lord, to You belongs all praise.'…
مسلم 935SahihThe Messenger of Allah ﷺ taught us not to get ahead of the imam in ruku or sujud. When he says the takbir, say it after him. When he goes into sujud, follow him. When he recites *"not of those who have earned Your anger, nor of those who…
أحمد 9682SahihThe Messenger of Allah ﷺ said, "The imam is appointed only to be followed. When he says the takbir, say the takbir. When he bows, bow. When he says, 'Allah hears whoever praises Him,' say, 'Our Lord, to You belongs all praise.' And if he…
أحمد 9329SahihThe Prophet ﷺ said, "The imam is appointed only to be followed. So when he says the takbir, say the takbir. When he bows, bow. When he says, 'Allah hears whoever praises Him,' say, 'Our Lord, to You belongs all praise.' And when he prays…
أحمد 7144SahihAbu Musa led us in prayer. When he was in the sitting position, a man among the congregation entered and said, "Prayer has been linked with righteousness and zakat." When Abu Musa concluded the prayer with the salam, he turned to the people…
النسائي 831SahihThe Messenger of Allah ﷺ fell from a horse and scraped or injured his right side. We came to visit him, and when the time for prayer arrived, he prayed sitting down, so we prayed sitting as well. He said, "The imam is appointed only to be…
الأعظمي 3001SahihThe Prophet ﷺ fell from a horse and scraped his right side. We went to visit him, and when the time for prayer came, he led us in prayer while sitting, so we prayed behind him sitting as well. When he finished the prayer, he said, "The imam…
الأعظمي 2074SahihThe Messenger of Allah ﷺ used to teach us, saying, "Do not race ahead of the imam. When he says the takbir, say the takbir. When he recites *'nor of those who go astray'* [Fatihah 1:7], say 'Ameen.' When he bows, bow with him. When he says,…
مسلم 932SahihHe reported that the Messenger of Allah ﷺ fell from a horse and was injured, so he led us in prayer while seated, and we prayed behind him sitting down. When he finished, he said, "The imam is appointed only to be followed. When he says the…
البخاري 733SahihThe Messenger of Allah ﷺ used to teach us, saying, "Do not get ahead of the imam. When he says the takbir, say the takbir. When he says, *'nor of those who go astray'* [Fatihah 1:7], say, 'Ameen.' When he bows, bow with him. And when he…
الأعظمي 1986SahihThe Messenger of Allah ﷺ said, "The imam is appointed only to be followed, so do not differ with him. When he says the takbir, say the takbir. When he bows, bow. When he says, 'Allah hears the one who praises Him,' say, 'O Allah, our Lord,…
مسلم 930SahihHe reported that the Messenger of Allah ﷺ fell from a horse and was injured, so he led us in prayer while seated, and we prayed behind him seated as well. When he finished, he said, "The imam, or rather, the imam has been appointed only to…
الترمذي 361SahihThe Prophet ﷺ was thrown from a horse and his right side was grazed. We came to visit him, and when the time for prayer arrived, he led us in prayer while seated, and we prayed behind him seated. When he finished the prayer, he said, "The…
ابن ماجه 1238SahihThe Messenger of Allah ﷺ rode a horse and was thrown off, injuring his right side. Anas [[r1]] said, "He led us in one of the prayers that day while seated, so we prayed behind him seated as well." When he finished with the salam, he said,…
البخاري 732SahihThe Prophet ﷺ fell from a horse and scraped his right side. We went to visit him, and when the time for prayer came, he prayed sitting, so we prayed sitting behind him. When he finished the prayer, he said, "The imam is appointed only to be…
أحمد 12074SahihThe Messenger of Allah ﷺ fell from a horse and scraped or injured his right side. We came to visit him, and when the time for prayer arrived, he prayed sitting down, so we prayed sitting as well. He said, "The imam is appointed only to be…
البخاري 1114SahihThe Messenger of Allah ﷺ said, "The imam is appointed only to be followed, so do not differ with him. When he says the opening takbir, say it too. When he bows, bow with him. When he says, 'Allah hears the one who praises Him,' say, 'Our…
أحمد 8154SahihThe Prophet ﷺ said, "When the imam says the takbir, say the takbir. When he bows, bow. When he prostrates, prostrate. And if he prays sitting, then pray sitting."
أحمد 9652SahihThe Messenger of Allah ﷺ rode a horse and was thrown from it, scraping his right side. He prayed one of the prayers while seated, and we prayed behind him while seated as well. When he finished, he said, "The imam is appointed only to be…
الأعظمي 2280SahihThe Messenger of Allah ﷺ said, "When the imam says 'Allah is the Greatest,' say it as well. When he bows, bow. When he prostrates, prostrate. And when he prays sitting, pray sitting."
أحمد 10149SahihThe Messenger of Allah ﷺ said, "The imam is appointed only to be followed. When he says the takbir, say the takbir, and when he recites, listen in silence."
أحمد 9438SahihThe Prophet ﷺ fell from a horse and scraped his right side. We went to visit him, and when the time for prayer came, he led us in prayer while seated, so we prayed behind him seated as well. When he finished the prayer, he said, "The imam…
مسلم 921SahihThe Prophet ﷺ fell from a horse onto the trunk of a palm tree and sprained his foot. We came to visit him and found him praying, so we prayed behind him while standing. When he finished, he said, "The imam is appointed only to be followed.…
أحمد 14205SahihThe Messenger of Allah ﷺ once rode a horse and was thrown from it, injuring his right side. He prayed one of the prayers while seated, and we prayed behind him seated as well. When he finished, he said, "The imam is appointed only to be…
أبو داود 601SahihThe Messenger of Allah ﷺ said, "The imam is appointed only to be followed. When he says the takbir, say the takbir. When he recites, listen quietly. When he says, 'Allah hears whoever praises Him,' say, 'O Allah, our Lord, to You belongs…
النسائي 922SahihThe Messenger of Allah ﷺ rode a horse and was thrown from it, injuring his right side. He performed one of the prayers while seated, so we prayed behind him seated as well. When he finished, he said, "The imam is appointed only to be…
النسائي 833SahihThe Prophet ﷺ used to teach us not to race ahead of the imam in bowing or prostrating. When he says the takbir, say the takbir, and when he prostrates, prostrate.
ابن ماجه 960SahihThe Messenger of Allah ﷺ once prayed while he was ill, so he prayed sitting down, and a group of people prayed behind him standing. He gestured to them to sit. When he finished, he said, "The imam is appointed only to be followed. So when…
مالك 313SahihThe Messenger of Allah ﷺ prayed in his house while he was unwell, sitting down, and a group prayed behind him standing. He gestured to them to sit. When he finished, he said, "The imam is appointed only to be followed. When he bows, bow,…
البخاري 1236SahihThe Messenger of Allah ﷺ once rode a horse and was thrown from it, scraping his right side. He prayed one of the prayers sitting down, and we prayed behind him sitting as well. When he finished, he said, "The imam is appointed only to be…
مالك 312SahihThe Prophet ﷺ fell from a horse and injured his right side. The companions came in to visit him, and he led them in prayer while seated, signaling to them to sit as well. When he finished the prayer, he said, "The imam is appointed only to…
أحمد 12656SahihThe Messenger of Allah ﷺ said, "The imam is appointed only to be followed. So when he says the takbir, say the takbir, and when he recites, listen attentively." Abu Abdul-Rahman said that al-Makhrami used to say about him, meaning Muhammad…
النسائي 923SahihThe Messenger of Allah ﷺ prayed in his house while he was ill, so he prayed sitting down, and a group of people prayed standing behind him. He gestured to them to sit down. When he finished, he said, "The imam is appointed only to be…
البخاري 1113SahihThe Messenger of Allah ﷺ addressed us, teaching us our way and explaining our prayer to us. He said, "Straighten your rows, then let one of you lead you in prayer. When he says the takbir, say the takbir. When he says, 'Nor of those who go…
النسائي 1173SahihThe Messenger of Allah ﷺ addressed us, taught us our practice, and explained to us our prayer. He said, "When you stand for prayer, straighten your rows, then let one of you lead you. When he says the takbir, say the takbir. When he says,…
النسائي 1281SahihThe Messenger of Allah ﷺ led the prayer while he was ill. A group prayed behind him standing, so he gestured to them to sit down. When he finished, he said, "The imam is appointed only to be followed. When he bows, bow. When he rises, rise.…
الأعظمي 2281SahihIt was narrated from the Prophet ﷺ that he said, "The imam is appointed only to be followed," with this report adding, "and when he recites, listen attentively."
أبو داود 604SahihThe Messenger of Allah ﷺ prayed in his house while he was ill, so he prayed sitting down, and a group of people prayed behind him standing. He gestured to them to sit down. When he finished, he said, "The imam is appointed only to be…
البخاري 688SahihThe Messenger of Allah ﷺ rode a horse and was thrown from it, injuring his right side. He prayed one of the prayers seated, so we prayed behind him seated as well. When he finished, he said, "The imam is appointed only to be followed. When…
البخاري 689SahihThe Messenger of Allah ﷺ prayed in his house while he was ill, so he prayed sitting down, and a group of people prayed behind him standing. He gestured to them to sit down. When he finished, he said, "The imam is appointed only to be…
أحمد 25149SahihWhen the Prophet ﷺ fell ill, his companions came in to visit him. They stood, but he gestured for them to sit down. After he had completed his prayer, he said, "The imam is to be followed. When he says the takbir, say the takbir. When he…
أحمد 24396SahihThe Messenger of Allah ﷺ fell from a horse onto his right side. People came in to visit him, and when the time for prayer arrived, he led them in prayer. When he finished, he said, "The imam is appointed only to be followed. When he bows,…
النسائي 795SahihThe Messenger of Allah ﷺ taught us, saying, "When you stand for prayer, let one of you lead, and when the imam recites, listen attentively."
أحمد 19723SahihPeople came in to visit the Messenger of Allah ﷺ during his illness to check on him, and he led them in prayer while seated. They began to pray standing, so he gestured for them to sit down. When he finished, he said, "The imam is appointed…
أحمد 25618SahihThe Prophet ﷺ said, "When a man prays with the imam until he finishes, it is recorded for him as having spent the night in prayer."
الأعظمي 4649SahihThe Messenger of Allah ﷺ prayed during his illness while seated, and a group of people behind him prayed standing. He gestured to them to sit down. When he finished his prayer, he said, "The imam is appointed only to be followed. When he…
أحمد 24303SahihDuring his illness, people came to visit the Messenger of Allah ﷺ, and he led them in prayer while seated. They began to pray standing, so he gestured to them to sit down. When he finished, he said, "The imam is appointed only to be…
أحمد 24250SahihThe Messenger of Allah ﷺ fell from a horse — and Sufyan sometimes said "off a horse" — and his right side was scraped. We went in to visit him, and when the time for prayer came, he led us in prayer while seated, so we sat as well. Sufyan…
البخاري 805SahihShe reported that the Messenger of Allah ﷺ prayed in his house while seated, and a group of people prayed behind him standing. He gestured to them to sit down. When he finished, he said, "The imam is appointed only to be followed. When he…
أبو داود 605Sahih