In the lifetime of the Prophet (ﷺ) I we used to speak while offering As-Salât (the prayer), and one of us would tell his needs to his companions, till the Verse, 'Guard strictly the (five obligatory) (prayers) especially the middle i.e. the best ('Asr) prayer; and stand before Allah with obedience [and do not speak to others during the Salât (prayers)], '(V.2:238) was revealed. After that we were ordered to remain silent while offering (prayer). [2:292-O.B.]