It is also narrated from Sayyiduna Anas (may Allah be pleased with him) that the Messenger (peace and blessings be upon him and his family) would sometimes come to our house. If the time for prayer arrived, he would order that mat which was beneath him, so it would be cleaned and water would be sprinkled on it. Then the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him and his family) would stand on it and we would stand behind him, and he would lead us in prayer. This mat of theirs was made from palm leaves.