Extending One’s Leg in Front of People and Its Effect on Dignity

Question:
He says: Honorable Shaykh, may Allah grant you success. In your explanation of *Zad al-Mustaqni*, you commented on the author’s (may Allah have mercy on him) statement regarding the witness: “and avoiding what defiles him and disgraces him.” You said this means things that are base and humiliating to him, such as the one who acts as a clown, meaning the one who does things to make people laugh, or the one who extends his leg in front of a gathering of people without necessity. The question is: Does extending one’s leg count as something that disgraces a person in front of people?

Answer:
Yes, it is considered an annoying thing in front of people because it indicates a lack of concern and that he is not modest and does not respect those around him. So he should not extend his leg except out of necessity, if there is pain or soreness in his leg that requires him to extend it, then there is no harm. Yes.