The Ruling on Praying on a Chair
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Question:
Salih is with us on the line from Abha. Salih, go ahead. Go ahead, O Salih. And upon you be peace. My brother, I prayed on a chair. Raise your voice a little, Salih. I was on a chair, and a person next to me said that it is not permissible to pray on a chair. He said there is a scholar who issued a fatwa that it is not permissible because the Messenger (peace and blessings be upon him) said:Sahih Ibn Khuzaymah 2:622 And this is neither standing nor sitting. I want the Shaykh’s opinion.
Answer:
No, that is wrong. That answer is wrong. He should sit on the chair or sit on the ground, whichever is easier for him. All of this is permissible for one who is unable to stand, and praise be to Allah. Yes.
Salih is with us on the line from Abha. Salih, go ahead. Go ahead, O Salih. And upon you be peace. My brother, I prayed on a chair. Raise your voice a little, Salih. I was on a chair, and a person next to me said that it is not permissible to pray on a chair. He said there is a scholar who issued a fatwa that it is not permissible because the Messenger (peace and blessings be upon him) said:
Pray standing, and if you are unable, then sit
صل قائما فإن لم تستطع فجالساAnswer:
No, that is wrong. That answer is wrong. He should sit on the chair or sit on the ground, whichever is easier for him. All of this is permissible for one who is unable to stand, and praise be to Allah. Yes.
Source
قناة «العلامة الدكتور صالح الفوزان»، 1990 - حكم الصلاة على الكرسي - الشيخ صالح الفوزان — youtube.com
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