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2:251  Narrated Anas bin Malik  Once the Prophet (p.b.u.h)
entered the Mosque and saw a rope hanging in between its two
pillars. He said, "What is this rope?" The people said, "This
rope is for Zainab who, when she feels tired, holds it (to keep
standing for the prayer.)" The Prophet said, "Don't use it.
Remove the rope. You should pray as long as you feel active, and
when you get tired, sit down."  Next: 2:251: 'Aisha: A woman
from the tribe of Bani Asad was sitting with me and Allah's ...