Hadiths on Prayer of the People with Excuses

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9 explained prophetic hadiths on "Prayer of the People with Excuses": Arabic text, translation, explanation and lessons, with authenticity grade and references.

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This category gathers 9 hadiths on prayer in case of impediment. It includes combining the sunset prayer with the night prayer while travelling, the reduction to two units on a journey, the sick person's prayer performed at home, sitting or on the side, and prostration by head gestures. The Prophet said: « Pray while standing; if you cannot, then while sitting; and if you cannot, then while lying on your side ». Added to this is making up the afternoon prayer after sunset.

Updated on 24 September 2026 at 12:34 AM

The list of hadiths on Prayer of the People with Excuses

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سبحان الله وبحمده Glory and praise be to Allah

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