What was the average length of the Rukoo and Sujood of the Prophet s.a.w.s. during (a) everyday Fard Salaat, (b) Nafl Salaat, (c) Tahajjud, and (d) large Jamaats like Friday or Eid?
Question
Please quote all available Ahadith in this regard, and provide an answer for each of the 4 cases. Also did it vary from, say like Fajr Salaat to Dhuhr?
Answer
Whenever Rasulullah (Sallallaahu Alayhi Wasallam) lead the congregational Salaat, he always considered his followers. It is mentioned in Sahih Bukhari that whever he head the crying of a baby, he shortened the Salaat.
However, in the Nafl Salaat, Nabi (Sallallaahu Alayhi Wasallam) used to stand for long hours until his blessed feet became swollen. (Bukhari). His Ruku and Sajda were according to the length of Qiyaam.
Awf (Radhiallaahu Anhu) narrates, 'I was once with Rasulullah (Sallallaahu Alayhi Wasallam). He brushed his teeth with Miswaak, performed Wudhu and stood up for Salaat. I also availed of the opportunity to join him. He recited Surah Baqarah in his first Rakaat. He would pray for mercy when he recited any verse extolling the grace of Allah Ta'ala and would supplicate for divine forgiveness when reciting any verse referring to his wealth. He took as much time in Ruku and Sajdah each as he had taken in Qiyaam.' (Fadhaail-e-Aamaal pg.87)
and Allah Ta'ala Knows Best
Mufti Ebrahim Desai
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