English translation
688. Narrated 'Āishah رضي الله عنها, the Mother of the believers: Allāh's Messenger ﷺ, during his illness, offered Ṣalāt (prayer) at his house while sitting; whereas some people offered Ṣalāt behind him standing. The Prophet ﷺ beckoned them to sit down. On completion of the Ṣalāt, he said, "The Imām is to be followed: bow when he bows, raise up your heads (stand erect) when he raises up his head and when he says, 'Sami' Allāhu liman-ḥamidah (Allāh heard those who sent praises to Him) say then 'Rabbanā wa lakal-ḥamd' (O our Lord! All the praises are for You), and if he (Imām) is (leading) the Ṣalāt in sitting position, you should also offer Ṣalāt like that."(1)