The Ruling on Sitting Cross-Legged on Friday
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Question:
Do you use it on Friday (sitting cross-legged)?
Answer:
The correct view is that there is no harm in it; because the hadith containing the prohibition is weak. The hadith containing the prohibition against sitting cross-legged is weak, but some of the Companions did it. However, if it causes sleep or some laziness, one should leave it. Those who disliked it said that sitting cross-legged may cause sleep and laziness, especially during the sermon, and it is supposed that he listens, pays attention, and is concerned.
Do you use it on Friday (sitting cross-legged)?
Answer:
The correct view is that there is no harm in it; because the hadith containing the prohibition is weak. The hadith containing the prohibition against sitting cross-legged is weak, but some of the Companions did it. However, if it causes sleep or some laziness, one should leave it. Those who disliked it said that sitting cross-legged may cause sleep and laziness, especially during the sermon, and it is supposed that he listens, pays attention, and is concerned.
Source
binbaz.org.sa
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