As a result of elongating his prayer

Reference: Siyar A’laam an-Nubalaa v3 p400

On the authority of Thumaamah رحمه الله who said:

‘Anas ibn Maalik رضي الله عنه used to pray until his feet swelled with blood – as a result of elongating his prayer – standing [in prayer] at night.


Translation originally published on 3 December, 2014.

Graduate of the Islaamic University of Madeenah, having completed the Arabic Language programme at the Institute of Arabic Language before progressing to the Faculty of Sharee'ah, from which he graduated in 2004. He currently resides in Birmingham, UK.

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