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: Mawlana Suhail Motala
Approved by: Mawlana Muhammad Abasoomar
Checked by: Mawlana Haroon Abasoomar
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قال: وسمعت سفيان، يقول: قال رجل: «من توقير الصلاة أن تأتي قبل الإقامة».