Chapter: Recommendation to approach the prayer, the pursuit of knowledge, and similar acts of worship with composure and dignity.

Allah the Exalted says: “That is so; and whoever venerates the symbols of Allah—indeed, such veneration stems from the piety of hearts.”

704 – Abū Hurayrah (may Allah be pleased with him) reported: I heard the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him) say, “When the prayer is called to commence, do not come to it running. Come walking, with tranquility. Whatever part of it you reach, pray; and whatever you miss, complete afterward.” Agreed upon. Muslim adds in one narration: “For when one of you is heading toward the prayer, he is already in prayer.”

705 – Ibn ʿAbbās (may Allah be pleased with them both) related that he rode with the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) on the Day of ʿArafah. The Prophet heard behind him loud rebukes, the cracking of whips, and the clamor of camels. He gestured toward the people with his staff and said, “People, maintain calmness, for righteousness—”