The Posture of the Iqamah
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Fatwa No. ( 21434 )
Q: Is it prescribed and recommended for the one who performs the iqamah for prayer to place his two fingers in his ears or to clasp his hands on his chest like the posture of the one praying, as I have seen some people do this and that? Out of love for following the Sunnah and the guidance of the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him), please inform us about this, may Allah reward you?
A: The legal principle in acts of worship is to adhere to the text and not to innovate in them, whether in words, actions, or postures. Therefore, it is not recommended for the one who performs the iqamah for prayer to place his two fingers in his ears, because this is specific to the adhan. It is also not recommended to clasp his hands on his chest like the posture of the one praying, because there is no evidence for either. And success is from Allah, and may Allah send prayers and blessings upon our Prophet Muhammad, his family, and his Companions.
Q: Is it prescribed and recommended for the one who performs the iqamah for prayer to place his two fingers in his ears or to clasp his hands on his chest like the posture of the one praying, as I have seen some people do this and that? Out of love for following the Sunnah and the guidance of the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him), please inform us about this, may Allah reward you?
A: The legal principle in acts of worship is to adhere to the text and not to innovate in them, whether in words, actions, or postures. Therefore, it is not recommended for the one who performs the iqamah for prayer to place his two fingers in his ears, because this is specific to the adhan. It is also not recommended to clasp his hands on his chest like the posture of the one praying, because there is no evidence for either. And success is from Allah, and may Allah send prayers and blessings upon our Prophet Muhammad, his family, and his Companions.
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