What is the ruling on prostrating on a cap that covers the forehead?
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Question:
He says: What is the ruling on prostrating on a cap that covers the forehead? If the place is hot and has no pebbles, and protection is needed, there is no harm in a cap or the like.
Answer:
However, if there is nothing in the place that causes harm, it is better for the worshipper to place his forehead directly on the prayer mat. Placing the forehead directly on the mat is better than placing a barrier between him and the mat, unless he is harmed by the place being hot with no pebbles or thorns, in which case he places something for protection. The Companions used to pray behind the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) the midday prayer, and if they could not prostrate on the ground due to the heat of the sun, they would place something to protect them from the heat of the sun.
He says: What is the ruling on prostrating on a cap that covers the forehead? If the place is hot and has no pebbles, and protection is needed, there is no harm in a cap or the like.
Answer:
However, if there is nothing in the place that causes harm, it is better for the worshipper to place his forehead directly on the prayer mat. Placing the forehead directly on the mat is better than placing a barrier between him and the mat, unless he is harmed by the place being hot with no pebbles or thorns, in which case he places something for protection. The Companions used to pray behind the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) the midday prayer, and if they could not prostrate on the ground due to the heat of the sun, they would place something to protect them from the heat of the sun.
Source
قناة «العلامة الدكتور صالح الفوزان»، ما حكم السجود على الطاقية التي تُغطي الجبهة؟ للشيخ صالح الفوزان — youtube.com
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