Sahih al-Bukhari Book 10, Hadith 35
My father said, "Allah's Messenger (ﷺ) said, 'If the Iqama is pronounced, then do not stand for the
prayer till you see me (in front of you) and do it calmly.' "
My father said. "Allah's Messenger (ﷺ) said, 'If the Iqama is pronounced then do not stand for the prayer till you see me (in front of you).' "
Allah's Messenger (ﷺ) went out (of the mosque) when the Iqama had been pronounced and the rows straightened. The Prophet (ﷺ) stood at his Musalla (praying place) and we waited for the Prophet (ﷺ) to begin the prayer with Takbir. He left and asked us to remain in our places. We kept on standing till the Prophet returned and the water was trickling from his head for he had taken a bath (of Janaba).