Exaggerating the length of the back in prostration
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Question:
Finally, in his last paragraph, he says: What is your opinion, and what is the ruling of the Shari'ah in your view, O Shaykh, regarding a person extending his back more than necessary, and that is during prostration? This is what is observed in some people?
Answer:
He should not extend his back more than usual in prostration, because this is an affectation and there is no evidence for it. Extending the back is done in bowing (ruku'). The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) used to extend his back in bowing, keeping it level, extending it level, with his head level with his back, neither lowering it nor raising it. As for prostration, he does not extend his back excessively, in an affected manner, contrary to the Sunnah. Yes.
Finally, in his last paragraph, he says: What is your opinion, and what is the ruling of the Shari'ah in your view, O Shaykh, regarding a person extending his back more than necessary, and that is during prostration? This is what is observed in some people?
Answer:
He should not extend his back more than usual in prostration, because this is an affectation and there is no evidence for it. Extending the back is done in bowing (ruku'). The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) used to extend his back in bowing, keeping it level, extending it level, with his head level with his back, neither lowering it nor raising it. As for prostration, he does not extend his back excessively, in an affected manner, contrary to the Sunnah. Yes.
Source
نور على الدرب - الفوزان - 03/150 — archive.org (9:29)
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