Is there a report from the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) that he would extend his body in prostration until there was a gap between his thighs and his belly?

Question:
May Allah reward you, Honorable Shaykh. This questioner asks: Is there a report from the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) that he would extend his body during prostration such that there was a gap between his thighs and his belly, and he would extend his back as some of the brothers do?

Answer:
I do not know of this. This is an exaggeration; I do not know of any basis for it. The description of the Messenger’s (peace and blessings be upon him) prostration that you heard and read recently did not mention that he extends his back in prostration until he is in a prone position, with his feet behind him, meaning he takes up the space of two rows, with his head in one row and his feet in another. This is an exaggeration for which Allah has not sent down any authority. Yes.