11. The Book of the Commencement of the Prayer

It was narrated from 'Alqamah, that Abdullah said:

"Shall I not tell you about the prayer of the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ)? He stood and raised his hands the first time and then he did not do that again."

It was narrated that Abu Mas'ud said:

"The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said: 'The prayer is not valid if a man does not bring his backbone to rest while bowing and prostrating.'"

It was narrated from Anas that the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said:

"Be moderate in bowing and prostration, and do not rest your forearms along the ground like a dog."