Hadiths on Mistakes during Prayer

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12 explained prophetic hadiths on "Mistakes during Prayer": Arabic text, translation, explanation and lessons, with authenticity grade and references.

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This category counts 7 hadiths on the mistakes to avoid in prayer. They include words that do not befit it, the hands placed on the flanks, smoothing the pebbles while mercy is facing, spitting in front of oneself, and the diverted glance, which is « a way of stealing by which the devil steals a portion of a slave's prayer ». It also includes the rule that there are no two Witr prayers in one night.

Updated on 24 September 2026 at 12:34 AM

The list of hadiths on Mistakes during Prayer

Authentic hadith In prayer, nothing of people's ordinary speech is allowed. Only Tasbīh, Takbīr, and recitation of the Qur'an are allowed Authentic hadith The Prophet (may Allah's peace and blessings be upon him) forbade praying with one's hands on one's waist Authentic hadith ‘Ā'ishah used to hate that one keeps his hands on his flanks (while praying). She said that the Jew used to do so Authentic hadith When anyone of you stands in prayer, indeed mercy is facing him. So, let him not smooth the pebbles Authentic hadith I asked the Messenger of Allah (may Allah's peace and blessings be upon him) about looking around during prayer. He replied: It is a way of stealing b Authentic hadith When one of you stands to pray, he is privately conversing with his Lord, or his Lord is between him and the prayer direction. So let no one of you sp Authentic What is the matter with some people who raise their eyes towards the sky during their prayer?" He went on, using strict words, until he said, "They mu Authentic The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) used to start the prayer with Takbīr and then recite: {All praise be to Allah, the Lord of the worlds} Authentic hadith There should not be two Witr prayers during one night Authentic No prayer should be offered in the presence of food or when he is resisting the need to relieve himself of the two filths Authentic Whoever forgets a prayer should perform it as soon as he remembers it; there is no expiation for it except that 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‘

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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