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﴿ فَاسْأَلُوا أَهْلَ الذِّكْرِ إِن كُنتُمْ لَا تَعْلَمُونَ ﴾

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The Ruling on Minor Actions During Prayer

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Question:
Nor does a minor action invalidate the prayer, such as the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) opening the door for 'A'ishah, and carrying 'Umaymah.

Answer:
Yes, a minor action that is not of the same nature as the prayer does not invalidate it if it is for a need, if it is for a need, such as carrying something or putting something down. And because the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) used to pray while carrying 'Umaymah, the daughter of Zaynab, his daughter’s daughter, 'Umaymah, the daughter of the daughter of the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him), Zaynab, the daughter of Abi al-'As. He used to carry her; when he prostrated, he would put her down, and when he stood up, he would lift her with him. This indicates that a minor action does not harm the prayer if it is for a need. Yes.
Source قناة «العلامة الدكتور صالح الفوزان»، 20 من 28/شرح كتاب آداب المشي إلى الصلاة/سجود السهو/صالح الفوزان/الفقه/كبار العلماء — youtube.com (12:04)

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