The Ruling on the Sitting of Rest for the Elderly and the Infirm
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Question:
May Allah reward you. Honorable Shaykh, this person is asking about the sitting of rest. What is its ruling for the elderly and the infirm?
Answer:
For the elderly and the infirm, there is nothing wrong with it out of need. As for the vigorous person, there is scholarly disagreement regarding it. Some scholars hold that it is recommended, while others do not consider it recommended because there is no need for it. The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) only did it when he grew old and became heavy (peace and blessings be upon him). Yes.
May Allah reward you. Honorable Shaykh, this person is asking about the sitting of rest. What is its ruling for the elderly and the infirm?
Answer:
For the elderly and the infirm, there is nothing wrong with it out of need. As for the vigorous person, there is scholarly disagreement regarding it. Some scholars hold that it is recommended, while others do not consider it recommended because there is no need for it. The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) only did it when he grew old and became heavy (peace and blessings be upon him). Yes.
Source
قناة «العلامة الدكتور صالح الفوزان»، 6943- حكم جلسة الاستراحة للكبير والعاجز - الشيخ صالح الفوزان — youtube.com
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