It is narrated from Hazrat Mughira (may Allah be pleased with him) that once I presented myself in the service of the Holy Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him). I had eaten garlic. The Holy Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) had already performed one rak'ah. When the Holy Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) finished the prayer, I stood up to complete my missed rak'ah. The Holy Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) noticed the smell of garlic from my mouth and said: Whoever eats this vegetable should not come near our mosque until its smell goes away. After completing my prayer, I presented myself before the Holy Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) and said, O Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him)! I am excused, please hold my hand. I took the hand of the Holy Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) and placed it inside my shirt, so the Holy Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) realized that there were bandages tied on my chest. The Holy Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) said: You are excused.