229 hadith
The Messenger of Allah ﷺ said, "Whoever obeys me has obeyed Allah, and whoever disobeys me has disobeyed Allah. Whoever obeys the leader has obeyed me, and whoever disobeys the leader has disobeyed me. The leader is a shield. When he says…
أحمد 9015SahihOne day he was with the Messenger of Allah ﷺ along with a group of his companions when the Messenger of Allah ﷺ turned to them and said, "All of you, do you not know that I am the Messenger of Allah to you?" They replied, "Of course, we…
أحمد 5679SahihThe Messenger of Allah ﷺ was sitting among a group of his companions when he asked them, "Do you not know that I am the Messenger of Allah to you?" They replied, "Indeed, we bear witness that you are the Messenger of Allah." He asked, "Do…
الأعظمي 15651SahihHe was with the Messenger of Allah ﷺ one day along with a group of his companions, and among what he said to them was, "Part of obedience to Allah is that you obey me, and part of obedience to me is that you obey your leaders. If they pray…
الأعظمي 2284SahihThe 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, 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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. 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 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 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 7144SahihThe 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 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 930SahihThe 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 923SahihHe 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 733SahihAbu 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 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 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 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 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, "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 Prophet ﷺ commanded us to respond to the imam, to love one another, and to greet each other with the salam.
أبو داود 1001DaifIt 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 604SahihMalik bin Huwayrith used to come to our place of prayer and talk with us. One day the time for prayer arrived, so we said to him, "Step forward and lead us." He replied, "No, let one of you step forward, and I will tell you why I do not…
أحمد 20533DifficultThe 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 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 9682SahihSafina reported that he set out on a ship in which Uqba bin Amir al-Juhani was also a passenger. When the time for one of the prayers arrived, we asked him to lead us, saying, "You are the most deserving of us to do so, for you are the…
الأعظمي 1913HasanThe 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 2074SahihHe 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 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 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 said, "A man should not lead another in prayer within his domain of authority, nor sit in his place of honor in his own home without his permission."
الترمذي 2772SahihThe 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 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 2281SahihA man told me that he was with Ammar bin Yasir in al-Madain when the call to begin the prayer was made. Ammar stepped forward and stood on a raised platform to lead the prayer, while the people stood below him. Hudhayfah came forward, took…
أبو داود 598DaifThe 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 said, "Jihad is obligatory upon you alongside every leader, whether righteous or sinful. Prayer is obligatory upon you behind every Muslim, whether righteous or sinful, even if he commits major sins. And the funeral…
أبو داود 2533DaifThe 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 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 960SahihWe set out with Uqba bin Amir on a journey, and when the time for prayer came, we asked him to lead us. He refused and said, "I heard the Messenger of Allah ﷺ say, 'No servant leads a people in prayer except that he takes responsibility for…
أحمد 17425DaifThe 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 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 fell ill, and a group of his companions came in to visit him. The Messenger of Allah ﷺ prayed while sitting, and they prayed behind him standing. He gestured to them to sit down. When he finished, he said, "The imam…
الأعظمي 2648SahihThe Prophet ﷺ fell from a horse onto his right side. People came to visit him while he was recovering, and when the time for prayer arrived, he led them in prayer while seated. After completing the prayer, he said, "The imam is appointed…
النسائي 1062SahihWe were traveling with Uqba bin Amir al-Juhani when the time for prayer came, and we wanted him to lead us. He said, "We said to him, 'You are one of the companions of the Messenger of Allah ﷺ, and yet you will not lead us in prayer?'" He…
أحمد 17401DaifThe Messenger of Allah ﷺ said, "The one who leads a people in prayer should be the most knowledgeable among them in the Book of Allah. If they are equal in their recitation, then the one most learned in the Sunnah. If they are equal in the…
الأعظمي 2231SahihThe 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 14205SahihI said, "Messenger of Allah, appoint me as the prayer leader of my people." He replied, "You are their leader, but follow the pace of the weakest among them, and take a muezzin who does not charge a fee for his call to prayer."
أحمد 16272SahihThe 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 25149SahihSafina reported that he set out on a voyage in which Uqba bin Amir al-Juhani was also a passenger. When the time for one of the prayers came, we asked him to lead us in prayer, saying to him, "You are the most deserving among us to do so,…
ابن ماجه 983SahihThe 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 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 1238SahihWe came to the Messenger of Allah ﷺ as a group of young men close in age, and we stayed with him for twenty nights. The Messenger of Allah ﷺ was kind and gentle, and when he sensed that we had grown homesick for our families, he asked us…
النسائي 636Sahih