Question

Who is this statement attributed to and kindly mention the reference?

من توقير الصلاة أن تأتي قبل الإقامة

 

Answer

Imam Abu Nu’aym (rahimahullah) has recorded this narration through Imam Sufyan ibn ‘Uyaynah (rahimahullah) who quotes this as the statement of an unnamed person.

 

Translation

From revering and respecting Salah, is that you come before the iqamah is called out

 

And Allah Ta’ala Knows best.

 

Answered by: Moulana Suhail Motala

 

Approved by: Moulana Muhammad Abasoomar

 

Checked by: Moulana Haroon Abasoomar