6/16. Chapter:
Sahih Muslim 732d — Nafl Prayer While Sitting
It is permissible to offer voluntary prayers standing or sitting, and to stand and sit in the same rak`ah
Hadith About Nafl Prayer Sitting and Ease in Worship
Sahih Muslim : 732d
Sahih MuslimHadith Number 732d
وَحَدَّثَنِي مُحَمَّدُ بْنُ حَاتِمٍ، وَحَسَنٌ الْحُلْوَانِيُّ، كِلاَهُمَا عَنْ زَيْدٍ، قَالَ حَسَنٌ حَدَّثَنَا زَيْدُ بْنُ الْحُبَابِ، حَدَّثَنِي الضَّحَّاكُ بْنُ عُثْمَانَ، حَدَّثَنِي عَبْدُ اللَّهِ بْنُ عُرْوَةَ، عَنْ أَبِيهِ، عَنْ عَائِشَةَ، قَالَتْ لَمَّا بَدَّنَ رَسُولُ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم وَثَقُلَ كَانَ أَكْثَرُ صَلاَتِهِ جَالِسًا .
A'isha Narrated from:
When the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) grew bulky and heavy he would observe (most of his Nafl) prayers sitting.
Reference : Sahih Muslim 732dIn-book reference : Book 6, Hadith 141USC-MSA web (English) reference : Book 4, Hadith 1596
Summary of Sahih Muslim Hadith 732d
This hadith about praying sitting shows a simple detail from the worship of the Messenger of Allah (صلى الله عليه وسلم). A'isha reported that when he grew bulky and heavy, most of his Nafl prayers were performed while sitting. The main point is clear: this report speaks about voluntary prayer, not a claim about every prayer in every situation. It shows that the Prophet (صلى الله عليه وسلم) continued worship, but in a way suited to his condition. For someone searching for Nafl prayer sitting, voluntary prayer hadith, or Prophet praying sitting, this narration gives a direct example from his practice. It also teaches that devotion is not only about physical strain. The text highlights steady worship with care, dignity, and ease.
What we learn from this hadith
- The Prophet (صلى الله عليه وسلم) continued Nafl prayer even when his body became heavy.
- This narration specifically mentions most of his voluntary prayers while sitting.
- Worship can be done with care for one’s physical condition.
- A'isha’s report preserves a practical detail from the Prophet’s private worship.
