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Fatwa #518313 March 2002United States of America

What was the average length of the Rukoo and Sujood of the Prophet s.a.w.s. during (a) everyday Fard Salaat, (b) Nafl Salaat, (c) Tahajjud, and (d) large Jamaats like Friday or Eid?

Question

Please quote all available Ahadith in this regard, and provide an answer for each of the 4 cases. Also did it vary from, say like Fajr Salaat to Dhuhr?

Answer

Whenever Rasulullah (Sallallaahu Alayhi Wasallam) lead the congregational%0D%0ASalaat, he always considered his followers. It is mentioned in Sahih Bukhari%0D%0Athat whever he head the crying of a baby, he shortened the Salaat.%0D%0A%0D%0AHowever, in the Nafl Salaat, Nabi (Sallallaahu Alayhi Wasallam) used to%0D%0Astand for long hours until his blessed feet became swollen. (Bukhari). His%0D%0ARuku and Sajda were according to the length of Qiyaam.%0D%0A%0D%0AAwf (Radhiallaahu Anhu) narrates, 'I was once with Rasulullah (Sallallaahu%0D%0AAlayhi Wasallam). He brushed his teeth with Miswaak, performed Wudhu and%0D%0Astood up for Salaat. I also availed of the opportunity to join him. He%0D%0Arecited Surah Baqarah in his first Rakaat. He would pray for mercy when he%0D%0Arecited any verse extolling the grace of Allah Ta'ala and would supplicate%0D%0Afor divine forgiveness when reciting any verse referring to his wealth. He%0D%0Atook as much time in Ruku and Sajdah each as he had taken in Qiyaam.'%0D%0A(Fadhaail-e-Aamaal pg.87)%0D%0A%0D%0Aand Allah Ta'ala Knows Best%0D%0A%0D%0AMufti Ebrahim Desai
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