The Position of a Sick Person in Prayer
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Question:
Umm Salama says: Honorable Shaykh, my mother is advanced in age and has been ill for years. When it is time to pray, we wake her up and hold her. Should she sit cross-legged or in the position of the tashahhud? And what is the evidence for that, may Allah preserve you, regarding the prayer of the sick person?
Answer:
The sick person prays according to his ability. The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) said: In another narration, it says: if he cannot do so, then he lies on his back with his feet toward the qiblah. It is permissible for the sick person to pray sitting, either in a cross-legged position, with one leg under the other, or with both legs extended to one side, according to his own comfort. Yes.
The presenter:
May Allah reward you with good and bless you.
Umm Salama says: Honorable Shaykh, my mother is advanced in age and has been ill for years. When it is time to pray, we wake her up and hold her. Should she sit cross-legged or in the position of the tashahhud? And what is the evidence for that, may Allah preserve you, regarding the prayer of the sick person?
Answer:
The sick person prays according to his ability. The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) said:
Standing, and if he cannot, then sitting, and if he cannot, then on his side.
قائما فإن لم يستطع فقاعدا فإن لم يستطع فعلى جنبThe presenter:
May Allah reward you with good and bless you.
Source
نور على الدرب - الفوزان - 03/170 — archive.org (21:39)
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