English translation
1094. It was narrated that Ibn 'Abbās said: "The Prophet ﷺ was commanded to prostrate on seven parts of his body and not to tuck up his hair or his garment.” (Saḥīḥ)
Hadith 1094
On How Many (Parts Of The Body) Does One Prostrate On?
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Darussalam · Volume 2
12. [The Book of The At-Taḥbîq (Clasping One's Hands Together)]Sunan an-Nasai Darussalam English translation
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الحديث: 1093 ¦ الجزء: 2 ¦ الصفحة: 208
Al-Albani source references (2)
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Source no. 1093 · Volume 3 · Page 237
Sahih
صحيح، ويأتي بأتم منه، ابن ماجة (٨٨٣ - ٨٨٤)
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Source no. 1046 · Volume 1 · Page 235
Sahih
(صحيح) - ابن ماجه ٨٨٣ - ٨٨٤: ق، ويأتي بأتمّ منه.
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Arabic text
1093 - أَخْبَرَنَا قُتَيْبَةُ، قَالَ: حَدَّثَنَا حَمَّادٌ، عَنْ عَمْرٍو، عَنْ طَاوُسٍ، عَنْ ابْنِ عَبَّاسٍ قَالَ: «أُمِرَ النَّبِيُّ صَلَّى اللهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّمَ أَنْ يَسْجُدَ عَلَى سَبْعَةِ أَعْضَاءٍ، وَلَا يَكُفَّ شَعْرَهُ وَلَا ثِيَابَهُ»
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Commentary
1. Seven limbs mean the two hands, the two knees, the two feet, and the face. All these limbs should touch the ground. If any limb lifts up for a little while, it is another matter. Collectively, the prostration should be performed on these seven limbs. 2. While sinking into the posture of prostration, one should not gather one's hair or garments with a view to protecting them from dust. They should be allowed to come in touch with the ground. This will generate humility. Arrogance will be repelled from one's mind and heart.