‘Ā'ishah used to hate that one keeps his hands on his flanks (while praying). She said tha…

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Hadith text: ‘Ā'ishah used to hate that one keeps his hands on his f…

عن عائشة رضي الله عنها أنها كانت تكره أن يجعل يده في خَاصِرَتِهِ، وتقول: إن اليهود تفعله.

Explanation of the hadith: ‘Ā'ishah used to hate that one keeps his hands on his f…

The noble Hadīth indicates that ‘Ā'ishah (may Allah be pleased with her) used to hate for a praying person to place his hand on his waist while praying. She explained the reason behind this by saying that it belongs to the actions of the Jews.

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