The worst from a Thief

The worst type of thief is the one who steals from his prayer:



Abu Qutaadah (may Allaah be pleased with him) said: “The Prophet (sallallaahu alayhi wa sallaam) said:

‘The worst type of thief is the one who steals from his prayer.’ He said, ‘O Messenger of Allaah, how can a person steal from his prayer?’ He said, ‘By not doing rukoo’ (bowing) and sujood (prostration) properly.’

(Reported by Ahmad and al-Haakim, 1/229; Saheeh al-Jaami’, 997).