Hadiths on Pillars of Prayer

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3 explained prophetic hadiths on "Pillars of Prayer": Arabic text, translation, explanation and lessons, with authenticity grade and references.

Short answer

One hadith of good grade (number 10910) makes up this category. The Prophet (may Allah's peace and blessings be upon him) forbade reciting behind one's imam, except for « Sūrat al-Fātihah », the Opening of the Book, « since the prayer is invalid for the one who does not recite it ». The recitation of the Fatiha thus stands out as one of the pillars of prayer, required from the worshipper who prays, including behind his imam.

Updated on 24 September 2026 at 12:34 AM

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Good hadith Perhaps you recite behind your Imām? We said: Yes, that is so, O Messenger of Allah. He said: Do not do so except with Sūrat al-Fātihah, since the pra Authentic The prayer of the one who did not recite the Opening of the Book (Surat al-Fātihah) is invalid Authentic The worst of thieves among people is the one who steals his prayer." He said: "How does he steal his prayer?" He said: "He does not perform its Rukū‘

بسم الله الرحمن الرحيم Sun 27 Jumada al-Awwal
الأحد 27 جمادى الأولى

إِنَّ ٱللَّهَ وَمَلَٰٓئِكَتَهُۥ يُصَلُّونَ عَلَى ٱلنَّبِىِّ ۚ يَٰٓأَيُّهَا ٱلَّذِينَ ءَامَنُوا۟ صَلُّوا۟ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلِّمُوا۟ تَسْلِيمًا

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

Blessings on the Prophet ﷺ