Is it permissible to extend one’s legs toward the House of Allah?
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Question:
The questioner says: Is it permissible to extend one’s legs toward the House of Allah?
Answer:
We are not aware of any prohibition against that. One may extend his legs; the matter is broad, and praise be to Allah. What is forbidden is facing the qiblah or turning one’s back to it while urinating or defecating. This is what the prohibition was mentioned regarding: “Do not face the qiblah with your urine or feces, but go east or west.” As for extending the legs, it is an easy matter, if Allah wills. Yes.
The questioner says: Is it permissible to extend one’s legs toward the House of Allah?
Answer:
We are not aware of any prohibition against that. One may extend his legs; the matter is broad, and praise be to Allah. What is forbidden is facing the qiblah or turning one’s back to it while urinating or defecating. This is what the prohibition was mentioned regarding: “Do not face the qiblah with your urine or feces, but go east or west.” As for extending the legs, it is an easy matter, if Allah wills. Yes.
Source
قناة «العلامة الدكتور صالح الفوزان»، هل يجوز مد الرجلين إلى بيت الله؟ للشيخ الفوزان — youtube.com
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