The Meaning of Turning Away in the Hadith About Not Preceding the Imam
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Question:
What is meant in the hadith, “Do not turn away until you are certain of faith,” which is in the hadith about not preceding the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him)?
Answer:
The meaning of turning away, and Allah knows best, is turning away toward them with his face after the taslim. That is, when the imam says the taslim, you should not rush to stand up and turn away before the imam turns his face toward the people. This is because the reciter might be reading, or the prayer might be incomplete. So, when he turns and faces the people, it indicates that the prayer has ended, and there is no harm in turning away.
The presenter:
May Allah reward you.
What is meant in the hadith, “Do not turn away until you are certain of faith,” which is in the hadith about not preceding the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him)?
Answer:
The meaning of turning away, and Allah knows best, is turning away toward them with his face after the taslim. That is, when the imam says the taslim, you should not rush to stand up and turn away before the imam turns his face toward the people. This is because the reciter might be reading, or the prayer might be incomplete. So, when he turns and faces the people, it indicates that the prayer has ended, and there is no harm in turning away.
The presenter:
May Allah reward you.
Source
تفسير الشيخ محمد بن عبدالوهاب [3] — alfawzan.live (1:16:18)
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