4/25. Chapter:
Sahih Muslim 426b — Follow the Imam Carefully
The Prohibition Of Preceding The Imam While Bowing, Prostrating And So On
Supporting Hadith About Following the Imam in Prayer
Sahih Muslim : 426b
Sahih MuslimHadith Number 426b
حَدَّثَنَا قُتَيْبَةُ بْنُ سَعِيدٍ، حَدَّثَنَا جَرِيرٌ، ح وَحَدَّثَنَا ابْنُ نُمَيْرٍ، وَإِسْحَاقُ بْنُ إِبْرَاهِيمَ، عَنِ ابْنِ فُضَيْلٍ، جَمِيعًا عَنِ الْمُخْتَارِ، عَنْ أَنَسٍ، عَنِ النَّبِيِّ صلى الله عليه وسلم بِهَذَا الْحَدِيثِ وَلَيْسَ فِي حَدِيثِ جَرِيرٍ " وَلاَ بِالاِنْصِرَافِ " .
This hadith is narrated by Anas with another chain of transmitters, and in the hadith transmitted by Jarir there is no mention of" turning (faces)".
Reference : Sahih Muslim 426bIn-book reference : Book 4, Hadith 124USC-MSA web (English) reference : Book 4, Hadith 858
Summary of Sahih Muslim Hadith 426b
This narration from Anas is another chain for the same report about following the imam. The translation notes one difference: in the version transmitted by Jarir, there is no mention of “turning faces.” That means this report supports the main teaching while also preserving a wording difference. For people searching hadith about following the imam or do not precede the imam hadith, the core topic remains prayer order. The imam should not be overtaken in the actions of salah. Since this version is mainly about transmission and a wording note, the explanation should not add new events. It simply points back to the same teaching: pray behind the imam with care and timing.
What we learn from this hadith
- This narration supports the report about following the imam.
- One version does not mention turning faces.
- The main prayer lesson remains careful order behind the imam.
