Is it valid for a person to pray the greeting of the mosque while sitting?
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Question : As for the mosque, is it valid for a person to pray in it while sitting? The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) forbade [praying] before [the greeting] is prayed.
Answer : Yes, until I pray two rak'ahs. I am now praying two rak'ahs. I did not sit except to convey [the message].
Answer : Yes, until I pray two rak'ahs. I am now praying two rak'ahs. I did not sit except to convey [the message].
Source
قناة «فضيلة الشيخ محمد بن صالح العثيمين»، 1041 - هل يصح للإنسان أن يصلي تحية المسجد قاعداً؟ الكافي في فقه الإمام أحمد بن حنبل - ابن عثيمين — youtube.com
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