His statement in the hadith: (For I see you behind my back) — is it general or specific to prayer?

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The questioner : Is the Prophet’s (peace and blessings be upon him) seeing the Companions from behind his back specific to prayer?

The Shaykh : No, it is specific to prayer only.

The questioner : ... al-Hafiz ... al-‘Ayni?

The Shaykh : No, no, the apparent correct view is with al-Hafiz.

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