Three in One — Page 156
FORGETFULNESS. Despite a claim to proficiency in several fields of religious as well as secular knowledge, Abdul Hafeez considers forgetfulness contrary to the characteristics of a prophet ¹57 knowing the least that the best of men have for some reason or the other been subject to forgetfulness in their lives. Hadhrat 'Abd Allah ibn. Bujaina™ for instance reports in relation to Hadhrat Khatamal. Anbiyyasa: 'Allah's Apostles once led us in prayer and offered two Rak'at and got up [for the third Rak'at] without sitting [after the second Rak'a]. '158. Hadhrat Abu Huraira", also reports in relation to Hadhrat. Muhammadsa. 'Once Allah's Apostles offered two Rak'at and finished his prayer. Dhul Yadain asked him, "Has the prayer been reduced or have you forgotten?" Allah's Apostle said, "Has Dhul. Yadain spoken the truth?" The people replied in the affirmative. Then Allah's Apostle sa stood up and offered the remaining two Rak'at and performed the Taslim. '159. In another Hadeeth, reported on the authority of Hadhrat 'Abd. Allah ibn Masudra, it is stated that: 'Once Allah's Apostle sa offered five Rak'at in the Zuhr prayer, and somebody asked him whether there was some increase in the prayer. Allah's Apostle sa said "What is that?" He said, "You have offered five Rak'at. " So Allah's Apostle sa performed two prostrations of Sahu after Taslim. '160. Hadhrat 'Ayesha Siddiqara, stated that at one stage in his life, 157. Ibid. , p. 18 158. Sahih Bukhari 22. 19 159. Ibid. , 22. 20 160. Ibid. 156