Malik bin Al-Huwayrith رضي الله عنه was a companion of the Prophet Muhammad Rasulullahﷺ, and he was one of the companions who remained in Islam until the end of their lives. Malik bin Al-Huwayrith رضي الله عنه is considered one of the most distinguished companions, as he possessed many noble qualities and human virtues.
Malik bin Al-Huwayrith رضي الله عنه was renowned for his piety and lived a life characterized by devotion and asceticism in this world. Malik bin Al-Huwayrith رضي الله عنه spent most of his time worshipping God and contemplating His verses and the Sunnah of His Messenger.
Malik bin Al-Huwayrith رضي الله عنه was also a strong and rational personality, possessing great wisdom and acumen. Malik bin Al-Huwayrith رضي الله عنه had a comprehensive vision of matters and the ability to make the right decisions, which made him highly regarded by Rasulullahﷺ, may God bless him and grant him peace.
Prayer is the oldest worship that has been practiced by previous prophets.
Prayer is the first act of worship that will be counted in the afterlife.
Once Malik bin Al-Huwayrith رضي الله عنه said to his friends, "Shall I show you how Allah's Apostle used to offer his prayers?" And it was not the time for any of the compulsory congregational prayers. So he stood up (for the prayer) bowed and said the Takbir, then he raised his head and remained standing for a while and then prostrated and raised his head for a while (sat up for a while). He prayed like our Sheikh 'Amr Ibn Salama. (Aiyub said, "The latter used to do a thing which I did not see the people doing i.e. he used to sit between the third and the fourth Rak'aat). Malik bin Al-Huwayrith رضي الله عنه said, "We came to Rasulullahﷺ (after embracing Islam) and stayed with him. He said to us, 'When you go back to your families, pray such and such a prayer at such and such a time, pray such and such a prayer at such and such a time, and when there is the time for the prayer then only of you should pronounce the Adhan for the prayer and the oldest of you should lead the prayer."
After a life full of giving and sacrifice for the sake of Islam, his death was a great loss for the Muslims, as they lost their dear companion and a great leader. reference in the religion. Malik bin Al-Huwayrith رضي الله عنه died in 47H [676 AD]
Hadith Narrated By Malik bin Al-Huwayrith رضي الله عنه
782) Narrated Abu Qilaba: Once Malik bin Al-Huwayrith رضي الله عنه said to his friends, "Shall I show you how Allah's Apostle used to offer his prayers?" And it was not the time for any of the compulsory congregational prayers. So he stood up (for the prayer) bowed and said the Takbir, then he raised his head and remained standing for a while and then prostrated and raised his head for a while (sat up for a while). He prayed like our Sheikh 'Amr Ibn Salama. (Aiyub said, "The latter used to do a thing which I did not see the people doing i.e. he used to sit between the third and the fourth Rak'aat). IMalik bin Huwairith said, "We came to Rasulullahﷺ (after embracing Islam) and stayed with him. He said to us, 'When you go back to your families, pray such and such a prayer at such and such a time, pray such and such a prayer at such and such a time, and when there is the time for the prayer then only of you should pronounce the Adhan for the prayer and the oldest of you should lead the prayer."
(786) Narrated Malik bin Huwairith Al-Laithi: I saw the Prophet praying and in the odd Rakat, he used to sit for a moment before getting up.
Narrated: Malik bin Al-Huwairith From Sunan An-Nasai
