Hadith 194
The Book of Virtues
ENGLISH
Anas (May Allah be pleased with him) reported:
When the Iqamah had been announced, the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) turned his face towards us and said: "Make your rows straight and stand close together, for I can see you from behind my back." <b>[Al- Bukhari]</b>.
ARABIC
وعنه قال: أقيمت الصلاة، فأقبل علينا رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم بوجهه فقال: "أقيموا صفوفكم وتراصوا، فإني أراكم من وراء ظهري" ((رواه البخاري بلفظه، ومسلم بمعناه)). وفي رواية للبخاري: وكان أحدنا يلزق منكبه بمنكب صاحبه وقدمه بقدمه".
Hadith referenceRiyad as-Salihin 194
CollectionRiyad as-Salihin
BookThe Book of Virtues
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