11/89. Chapter:
Sunan an-Nasai 1028 — Moderate Bowing and Prostration
Being moderate in bowing
Hadith About Moderate Bowing and Prostration
Sunan an-Nasai : 1028
Sunan an-NasaiHadith Number 1028
أَخْبَرَنَا سُوَيْدُ بْنُ نَصْرٍ، قَالَ أَنْبَأَنَا عَبْدُ اللَّهِ بْنُ الْمُبَارَكِ، عَنْ سَعِيدِ بْنِ أَبِي عَرُوبَةَ، وَحَمَّادِ بْنِ سَلَمَةَ، عَنْ قَتَادَةَ، عَنْ أَنَسٍ، عَنْ رَسُولِ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم قَالَ " اعْتَدِلُوا فِي الرُّكُوعِ وَالسُّجُودِ وَلاَ يَبْسُطْ أَحَدُكُمْ ذِرَاعَيْهِ كَالْكَلْبِ " .
Anas Narrated from:
The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said: "Be moderate in bowing and prostration, and do not rest your forearms along the ground like a dog."
Reference : Sunan an-Nasa'i 1028In-book reference : Book 11, Hadith 153English translation : Vol. 2, Book 11, Hadith 1029
Summary of Sunan an-Nasai Hadith 1028
This Hadith gives two clear instructions about prayer posture. Anas narrated that the Messenger of Allah said to be moderate in bowing and prostration, and not to rest the forearms along the ground like a dog. The core topic is proper posture in ruku and sujud. The Hadith does not describe every detail of bowing and prostration, but it does give a clear warning against one posture: spreading the forearms on the ground. For people searching for hadith about forearms in sujud or dog-like prostration, this narration directly answers that concern. It also teaches balance by using the word moderate. The prayer should be done with care, not with a careless posture that the Prophet warned against.
What we learn from this hadith
- Bowing and prostration should be done with moderation.
- The forearms should not be spread along the ground like a dog.
- Prayer posture matters in the Prophet’s teaching.
- Small physical details can carry real meaning in worship.
