π Malik ibn Al-Huwayrith RadhiAllahu 'anhu narrated: Allah's noble Messenger Muhammad SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam said, “Pray as you have seen me praying. When the time of prayer arrives, let one of you announce the call to prayer for you and then let the older of you lead the prayer.”
Source: Sahih Al-Bukhari 5662
Sahih Muslim 674
Grade: Muttafaqun Alayhi (Authenticity agreed upon) according to Al-Bukhari and Muslim
π Aisha RadhiAllahu 'anha narrated: Allah's noble Messenger Muhammad SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam said, “Whoever innovates into this matter of ours that which does not belong to it, it will be rejected.”
In another narration, the Prophet SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam said, “Whoever performs a deed that is not in accordance with our matter, it will be rejected.”
Source: Sahih Al-Bukhari 2550
Sahih Muslim 1718
Grade: Muttafaqun Alayhi (Authenticity agreed upon) according to Al-Bukhari and Muslim
π Abu Sa’eed Al-Khudri RadhiAllahu 'anhu narrated: Allah's noble Messenger Muhammad SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam said, “Shall I not tell you of that by which Allah expiates your sins and increases your good deeds?” They said, “Of course, O Messenger of Allah.” The Prophet SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam said, “Thorough ablution despite difficulty, taking many steps to the Masjid, and waiting for one prayer after another prayer.”
Source: Sunan Ibn Mājah 427
Grade: Sahih (Authentic) according to Al-Albani