08-26-2002, 03:38 AM
On the authority of Abu Qatadah (may Allah be pleased with him) who narrated that the Messenger of Allah (may the peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) had said:
I stand up to lead the prayer with the intention of prolonging it. Then I hear the cry of an infant and I shorten the prayer fearing lest I should make it burdensome for his mother.
(Reported by Al-Bukhari)
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Lessons Deduced:
- The Prophet (peace be upon him) was tender with his Companions and considerate with the old and the young.
- Allah obliges none to do anything beyond his ability.
- Imams and preachers should follow the good example of the Prophet (peace be upon him) and be easy to people.