What is the form mentioned in the hadith (It was forbidden for a man to place one of his legs over the other while lying on his back)?
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The questioner : What is the form of the hadith Sahih Muslim 2099c?
The Shaykh : Approximately as I am now, and this is a matter of precaution because their custom was not to wear trousers under the shirt, so a person might be exposed in his awrah (the part of the body that must be covered). Otherwise, it is established that the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) lay on his back and placed one of his legs over the other. Yes.
a person raising one of his feet and placing it on the other while lying on his back
نهى أن يضع الرجل إحدى رجليه على الأخرى وهو مستلقٍ على ظهرهThe Shaykh : Approximately as I am now, and this is a matter of precaution because their custom was not to wear trousers under the shirt, so a person might be exposed in his awrah (the part of the body that must be covered). Otherwise, it is established that the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) lay on his back and placed one of his legs over the other. Yes.