The prostrating prayer: how to respond to one who passes in front of him.
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The questioner : ...
The Shaykh : It is not possible for him to prevent someone from passing in front of him. If he has a sutrah behind him during prostration, meaning?
What do you say in this situation?
He cannot defend himself, because if he defends himself, he will do so with his hands, which requires him to lift them from the ground, whereas he is commanded to prostrate on them. Yes, he can defend himself with his head, but even with his head, it appears he cannot do so without difficulty. Perhaps if he dragged his head on the ground, his forehead might be affected. Therefore, it appears that such a thing should be left alone until he finishes his prostration.
The Shaykh : It is not possible for him to prevent someone from passing in front of him. If he has a sutrah behind him during prostration, meaning?
What do you say in this situation?
He cannot defend himself, because if he defends himself, he will do so with his hands, which requires him to lift them from the ground, whereas he is commanded to prostrate on them. Yes, he can defend himself with his head, but even with his head, it appears he cannot do so without difficulty. Perhaps if he dragged his head on the ground, his forehead might be affected. Therefore, it appears that such a thing should be left alone until he finishes his prostration.