It is narrated from Sayyiduna Jabir (may Allah be pleased with him) that the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) sent me on an errand while going towards Banu Mustaliq. When I returned, the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) was praying on his camel. I wanted to speak, but the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) gestured with his hand. This happened twice. Then I heard the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) reciting (Qur'an) and he was gesturing with his head. After completing the prayer, the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) said: "What happened to the task for which I sent you?" I replied, "I did not answer because I was praying."