Al-Lu'lu Wal-Marjan 405 — The Book of Salât (Prayer) of Travellers and Its Taqsir (Shortening)

Muhammad bin Sîrîn Narrated from:

Narrated (Muhammad bin Sîrîn رضى الله عنه : On a rainy day) Ibn ‘Abbâs رضى الله عنه said to his Mu’adhdhin, “After saying ‘ Ash-hadu anna Muhammadan Rasul-ullah ’ (I testify that Muhammad is Allâh’s Messenger), do not say, ‘ Haiya ‘alas-Salah ’ (come for the prayer) but say, ‘ Sallu fi bu-ûtikum ’ (pray in your houses).” (The man did so). But the people disliked it. Ibn ‘Abbâs said, “It was done by one who was much better than I (i.e. the Prophet ﷺ). No doubt, the Jumu‘a prayer is compulsory; but I dislike to put you to task by bringing you out walking in mud and slush.” ( Sahîh Al-Bukhâri, Hadîth No. 24, Vol. 2)