The Ruling on the Sitting of Rest and Making It a Habit
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Question:
Honorable Shaykh, this questioner says: What is the ruling on the sitting of rest, and what is the ruling on making it a habit in all the obligatory prayers?
Answer:
There is scholarly disagreement regarding the sitting of rest. The majority hold that it is not prescribed. The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) only did it when he needed to, because his body became heavy for him (peace and blessings be upon him), so he needed it. Therefore, whoever needs it due to illness, old age, or the heaviness of his body uses it. As for the one who is energetic, he does not use it, because it is not a matter of legislation, but rather a matter of need.
The presenter:
May Allah reward you
Honorable Shaykh, this questioner says: What is the ruling on the sitting of rest, and what is the ruling on making it a habit in all the obligatory prayers?
Answer:
There is scholarly disagreement regarding the sitting of rest. The majority hold that it is not prescribed. The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) only did it when he needed to, because his body became heavy for him (peace and blessings be upon him), so he needed it. Therefore, whoever needs it due to illness, old age, or the heaviness of his body uses it. As for the one who is energetic, he does not use it, because it is not a matter of legislation, but rather a matter of need.
The presenter:
May Allah reward you
Source
75-اللقاء الأسبوعي مع الشيخ صالح الفوزان - 31 — archive.org (20:19)
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