The Ruling on the Prayer of the Sick Person and Its Manner

Question:
This questioner, may Allah preserve you, says: Is the prayer of the sick person a recommended practice (sunnah) or obligatory? And what is the evidence for that?

Answer:
The prayer of the sick person is not dropped, but he prays according to his condition. The prayer is not waived for the sick person; he prays according to his condition. The Messenger (peace and blessings be upon him) said: And in another narration, if he is unable to do so, meaning if he is on his side, he lies on his back with his feet facing the qiblah, and he indicates his bowing and prostration. He makes his indication for prostration lower than his indication for bowing. This is how the authentic Sunnah came from the Messenger (peace and blessings be upon him) regarding the prayer of the sick person. As for leaving the prayer on the grounds that he is sick, as long as his mind is intact, the prayer is not waived from him. But he prays it according to his ability. So fear Allah as much as you are able. Yes.