The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) forbade sitting in the *ihtiba'* position on Friday while the imam is delivering the sermon. What is *ihtiba'*?
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The questioner : The Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him) forbade sitting in the *ihtiba'* position on Friday while the imam is delivering the sermon. What is *ihtiba'*?
The Shaykh : *Ihtiba'* is when a person sits on his buttocks, extends his legs and thighs, and ties himself with a rope or something similar, so that his limbs are drawn together. This provides the greatest comfort, and if he does this, he falls asleep quickly, causing him to miss the sermon and the opportunity to utilize the time by reciting the Qur'an or praying before the imam arrives. Therefore, it was forbidden. Yes.
The Shaykh : *Ihtiba'* is when a person sits on his buttocks, extends his legs and thighs, and ties himself with a rope or something similar, so that his limbs are drawn together. This provides the greatest comfort, and if he does this, he falls asleep quickly, causing him to miss the sermon and the opportunity to utilize the time by reciting the Qur'an or praying before the imam arrives. Therefore, it was forbidden. Yes.