The Ruling on the Sitting for Rest
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Question:
The questioner: Shaykh, what is the ruling on the sitting of rest?
Answer:
The Shaykh: The scholars have differed regarding the Prophet’s (peace and blessings be upon him) performance of it. Did he do it as a legislative act? Or did he do it because the prayer became heavy for him, as a means to prepare himself to stand up, and not as a legislative act out of need? In any case, the matter is easy in this regard. It is a light sitting that does not draw attention. Yes.
The questioner: Shaykh, what is the ruling on the sitting of rest?
Answer:
The Shaykh: The scholars have differed regarding the Prophet’s (peace and blessings be upon him) performance of it. Did he do it as a legislative act? Or did he do it because the prayer became heavy for him, as a means to prepare himself to stand up, and not as a legislative act out of need? In any case, the matter is easy in this regard. It is a light sitting that does not draw attention. Yes.
Source
قناة «العلامة الدكتور صالح الفوزان»، 11 من 16/شرح كتاب آداب المشي إلى الصلاة/التسليمة الأولى/صالح الفوزان/الفقه/كبار العلماء — youtube.com (5:33)
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