What is the ruling on placing the hands on the ground before the knees?
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Question:
Honorable Shaykh! The questioner asks: What is the ruling on the one who places his hands on the ground before his knees during prostration? Is this like the prostration of camels?
Answer:
If this requires placing his hands down, such as if he is disabled, elderly, or ill, then this is not disliked due to the need. However, if he is strong, the best and best is that he not imitate the beast by placing his knees before his hands. He places his knees first, then his hands, then his forehead and nose. This is the best and most excellent order, and he does not imitate the prostration of the camel if he is strong. Yes. You should fear Allah.
Honorable Shaykh! The questioner asks: What is the ruling on the one who places his hands on the ground before his knees during prostration? Is this like the prostration of camels?
Answer:
If this requires placing his hands down, such as if he is disabled, elderly, or ill, then this is not disliked due to the need. However, if he is strong, the best and best is that he not imitate the beast by placing his knees before his hands. He places his knees first, then his hands, then his forehead and nose. This is the best and most excellent order, and he does not imitate the prostration of the camel if he is strong. Yes. You should fear Allah.
Source
قناة «العلامة الدكتور صالح الفوزان»، ما حكم وضع اليدين على الأرض قبل الركبتين؟ للشيخ صالح الفوزان — youtube.com
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