It is narrated from Hazrat Abu Hurairah (may Allah be pleased with him) that once the iqamah for prayer was being called and people began to straighten the rows. The Noble Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) also arrived and stood at his place. We were waiting for the takbeer of the Noble Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) when he said, "You all stay here," and the Noble Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) went away. We remained standing in the same way. When the Noble Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) returned, he had performed ghusl and drops of water were dripping from his head.