is a significant narration in Islamic jurisprudence, primarily focusing on the proper physical form and concentration during prayer (Salah). This hadith is found in the collection of Imam Ibn Khuzaymah (838–924 CE) , a scholar renowned for his strict criteria in authenticating prophetic traditions. The Text and Meaning of Hadith 654
Another common narration found under this index (often in Urdu translations) involves a man coming to the Prophet asking for something to recite because he could not memorize the Quran. The Prophet instructed him to say:
In some digital databases or different numbering systems (like those following the Sunan Ibn Majah numbering), "654" might refer to the requirement of a headcover (khimar) for women during prayer once they have reached the age of menstruation. However, in the specific context of Ibn Khuzaymah's work, it is most widely recognized for its details on the physical etiquette of prayer.
Narrations under this entry typically describe the practice of the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) joining his heels together during sujud.