The worst of thieves among people is the one who steals his prayer." He said: "How does he…

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Hadith text: The worst of thieves among people is the one who steals…

Explanation of the hadith: The worst of thieves among people is the one who steals…

The Prophet (may Allah's peace and blessings be upon him) pointed out that the worst thief among people is the one who steals from his prayer. This is because when a person takes the money of others, he may utilize it in worldly life, unlike this thief, who steals his share of the reward. They said: O Messenger of Allah, how does he steal from his prayer? He said: He does not perform its Rukū 'or prostration perfectly; he bows and prostrates himself in haste, so he does not perform them correctly.

Lessons: The worst of thieves among people is the one who steals…

The Hadīth points out the significance of prayer and the performance of its pillars with tranquility and Khushū‘ (humility and focus).
It describes the one who does not perform Rukū‘ and prostration perfectly as a thief to make us averse to this behavior and aware of its prohibition.
It is obligatory to perform the Rukū‘ and prostration during prayer and the rise from them in a perfect manner.

Categories : Jurisprudence of Acts of Worship · Prayer · Jurisprudence and Juristic Principles · Pillars of Prayer · Method of Prayer · Mistakes during Prayer

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God and His angels shower their blessings on the Prophet. O believers, you should also send your blessings on him, and salute him with a worthy greeting.

Al-Ahzab 33:56

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