It is narrated from Sayyiduna Ibn Abbas (may Allah be pleased with them both) that once I came to the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) during the last part of the night and began to pray standing behind him. He took hold of my hand, pulled me, and made me stand next to him. When the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) turned towards the prayer, I again moved back. After finishing the prayer, the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) said: "What is the matter! I make you stand next to me and you move back?" I replied: "O Messenger of Allah! Is it appropriate for anyone to stand next to you in prayer while you are the Messenger of Allah and Allah has granted you such a high status and rank?" The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) was amazed at this and prayed for an increase in my knowledge and understanding. After that, I saw that the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) lay down and slept until the sound of his snoring could be heard. After a short while, Sayyiduna Bilal (may Allah be pleased with him) came and informed about the prayer, so the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) stood up to lead the prayer and did not perform a fresh ablution.