The distance between the place of prostration and the sutrah
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Question:
Honorable Shaykh, is it required that there be a space between them and their sutrah wide enough for livestock to pass through? Is it required that the distance between them and their place of prostration be that amount?
Answer:
Yes, this is what was reported from the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him): the space should be wide enough for a sheep to pass between him and his sutrah.
Honorable Shaykh, is it required that there be a space between them and their sutrah wide enough for livestock to pass through? Is it required that the distance between them and their place of prostration be that amount?
Answer:
Yes, this is what was reported from the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him): the space should be wide enough for a sheep to pass between him and his sutrah.
Source
شرح بلوغ المرام من أدلة الأحكام [ صالح الفوزان ]، باب سترة المصلي — islamhouse.com (1:09:30)
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