Sayyiduna Abu Bakrah (may Allah be pleased with him) narrates: During the blessed time of the Prophet (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him), there was a solar eclipse. The Prophet (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) said: "Indeed, the sun and the moon do not eclipse because of anyone's death or life. When you see either of them (in the state of eclipse), perform prayer until it becomes bright again or Allah makes a new decision."