Praying over the deceased while sitting, despite being able to stand
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The Shaykh:
[Al-Baqarah 2:282] And it is permissible to pray over the deceased while sitting.
The questioner:
Pray.
The Shaykh:
Over the deceased while sitting. Yes.
The questioner:
He asks: Do I get half the reward if I am able to stand, or is that it?
The Shaykh:
Sitting is not permissible; standing is a pillar, and sitting is not permissible except for a sick person who is unable to stand. This is like the obligatory prayer; standing is a pillar. Yes.
And fear Allah. And Allah teaches you
وَاتَّقُوا اللَّهَ وَيُعَلِّمُكُمُ اللَّهُThe questioner:
Pray.
The Shaykh:
Over the deceased while sitting. Yes.
The questioner:
He asks: Do I get half the reward if I am able to stand, or is that it?
The Shaykh:
Sitting is not permissible; standing is a pillar, and sitting is not permissible except for a sick person who is unable to stand. This is like the obligatory prayer; standing is a pillar. Yes.
Source
شرح أخصر المختصرات في الفقه، فصل: في الجد والإخوة — islamhouse.com (54:41)
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