The Ruling on Leaving Standing in Order to Achieve Khushu'
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Question:
He says: If a person praying is able to stand for the prayer, but without khushu' (humility) due to weakness or illness, is it permissible for him to pray sitting down to achieve this? Yes? He says: If a person praying is able to stand for the prayer, but without khushu' (humility) due to weakness or illness, is it permissible for him to pray sitting down to attain this?
Answer:
Standing is a pillar, and khushu' (humility) is not a pillar. Khushu' (humility) is not a pillar that is obligatory, so one does not leave standing for the sake of khushu' (humility). Yes.
He says: If a person praying is able to stand for the prayer, but without khushu' (humility) due to weakness or illness, is it permissible for him to pray sitting down to achieve this? Yes? He says: If a person praying is able to stand for the prayer, but without khushu' (humility) due to weakness or illness, is it permissible for him to pray sitting down to attain this?
Answer:
Standing is a pillar, and khushu' (humility) is not a pillar. Khushu' (humility) is not a pillar that is obligatory, so one does not leave standing for the sake of khushu' (humility). Yes.
Source
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