It is narrated from Sayyiduna Abdullah bin Abbas (may Allah be pleased with them both), he says: The Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him) performed the prayer of fear in a region of Banu Sulaym, Dhi Qarad. The people formed two rows behind him; one row remained facing the enemy and one stood behind the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him). The row that was with the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him), he led them in one rak‘ah, then these people moved to the place of the others and those came to their place, and the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) led them in the remaining one rak‘ah. In another narration, it is stated: The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) performed two rak‘ahs and each group performed one rak‘ah.

It is narrated from Sayyiduna Jabir bin Abdullah (may Allah be pleased with them both) that the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him) led them in the prayer of fear. (Its manner was that) one row stood in front of the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him) and one behind him. Then the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him) led those behind him in one rak‘ah including two prostrations. Then they moved forward and stood in the place of the other group, and the others came and stood (behind the Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him) in their place. The Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him) led them in one rak‘ah including two prostrations and then gave salam. Thus, the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him) performed two rak‘ahs and each of them performed one.

It is narrated from Abu Hurairah, may Allah be pleased with him, that the Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, camped between Dajnan and Usfan. The polytheists said: The Muslims love the Asr prayer even more than their forefathers and children. Make full preparations; we must launch a sudden attack on them. Meanwhile, Jibreel (Gabriel), peace be upon him, came and instructed the Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, to divide his companions into two groups: lead one group in prayer while the other group stands behind them holding their protective gear and weapons; then let the second group pray with the Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, while the first group takes up their protective gear and weapons. In this way, each group will perform one rak‘ah with the Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, and the Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, will complete two rak‘ahs.