The The Book Of The Commencement Of The Prayer in Sunan An Nasai 1026 shows the teachings and good conduct of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH). It was compiled by Imam An-Nasai and has one hundred and fifty-three hadiths that explain the guidance and messages given to the Prophet SAW. The original hadiths are in Arabic, and English translations are available to make them easier to understand.
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أَخْبَرَنَا قُتَيْبَةُ، قال: حَدَّثَنَا سُفْيَانُ، عَنِ الزُّهْرِيِّ، عَنْ سَالِمٍ، عَنْ أَبِيهِ، قال: رَأَيْتُ رَسُولَ اللَّهِ صَلَّى اللَّهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّمَ إِذَا افْتَتَحَ الصَّلَاةَ يَرْفَعُ يَدَيْهِ حَتَّى يُحَاذِيَ مَنْكِبَيْهِ وَإِذَا رَكَعَ وَإِذَا رَفَعَ رَأْسَهُ مِنَ الرُّكُوعِ .
It was narrated from Salim that: His father said: I saw the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) when he started to pray, raise his hands until they were parallel to his shoulders, (and he did that) when he bowed and when he raised his head from bowing.
It was narrated from 'Alqamah, that Abdullah said: Shall I not tell you about the prayer of the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ)? He stood and raised his hands the first time and then he did not do that again. ..
It was narrated that Abu Mas'ud said: The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said: 'The prayer is not valid if a man does not bring his backbone to rest while bowing and prostrating.' ..
It was narrated from Anas that the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said: Be moderate in bowing and prostration, and do not rest your forearms along the ground like a dog. ..