English translation
7239. Narrated 'Aṭā': One night – the Prophet ﷺ delayed the 'Isha' prayer whereupon 'Umar went to him and said, "The Ṣalāt (prayer), O Allāh's Messenger! The women and children have slept." The Prophet ﷺ came out with water dropping from his head, and said, "Were I not afraid that it would be hard for my followers (or for the people), I would order them to pray 'Ishā' prayer at this time." (Various versions of this Hadīth are given by the narrators with slight differences in expression). (See H. 571)
