Hasan al-Basri (may Allah have mercy on him) narrates: When Sayyiduna Samurah (may Allah be pleased with him) would begin the prayer, he would remain silent for a short while. Then, when he recited "wa la ad-dallin," he would again remain silent for a short while. He was objected to regarding this matter. A letter was written to Sayyiduna Ubayy ibn Ka'b (may Allah be pleased with him) about this, so he said: The ruling is as Samurah has done.