What is the ruling on a person in prayer moving backward to open a door or to pick up something during the obligatory and voluntary prayers?
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The questioner:
Honorable Shaykh, may Allah grant you success, he says: If a person in prayer moves backward to open a door or to pick up something, is there a difference between the obligatory and voluntary prayers regarding this action?
The Shaykh:
The steps, whether forward or backward, do not invalidate the prayer if they are for a need that does not harm it. Yes.
The presenter:
Honorable Shaykh.
The Shaykh:
(Peace and blessings be upon him) ascended the pulpit and then descended; this was due to being late. He advanced behind, ascended the pulpit, was late, and descended from the pulpit, prostrating on the ground to teach the Companions how to pray.
Honorable Shaykh, may Allah grant you success, he says: If a person in prayer moves backward to open a door or to pick up something, is there a difference between the obligatory and voluntary prayers regarding this action?
The Shaykh:
The steps, whether forward or backward, do not invalidate the prayer if they are for a need that does not harm it. Yes.
The presenter:
Honorable Shaykh.
The Shaykh:
(Peace and blessings be upon him) ascended the pulpit and then descended; this was due to being late. He advanced behind, ascended the pulpit, was late, and descended from the pulpit, prostrating on the ground to teach the Companions how to pray.
Source
قناة «العلامة الدكتور صالح الفوزان»، [654 -3022] ما حكم رجوع المصلي إلى الخلف لفتح الباب أو لأخذ شيءٍ في صلاة الفريضة والنافلة؟ — youtube.com
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