Is it obligatory for us to pray as the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) prayed, based on the hadith: “Pray as you have seen me praying”? And what is its authenticity?
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The questioner : There is another hadith, if you would be so kind as to share it with us: Sahih al-Bukhari 6008. Is it obligatory for us to pray as the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) prayed, following the manner of his prayer? Is this a general principle, or is it a hadith with a chain of narration?
The Shaykh : It is a hadith in al-Bukhari.
The questioner : Is it authentic?
The Shaykh: Yes.
The questioner : May Allah reward you.
The Shaykh : May Allah bless you.
offer your prayers in the way you saw me offering my prayers
صلُّوا كما رأيتموني أصلِّيThe Shaykh : It is a hadith in al-Bukhari.
The questioner : Is it authentic?
The Shaykh: Yes.
The questioner : May Allah reward you.
The Shaykh : May Allah bless you.
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