What are the conditions for praying while sitting?
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Question:
What are the conditions for a person to pray while sitting?
Answer:
If he is unable to stand, it is permissible for him to do so; the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) said to 'Imran:Sunan Abi Dawud 952Sahih (Al-Albani).
A: Does drowsiness count as an excuse?
Q: No, drowsiness is not an excuse, and he must strive to control himself.
What are the conditions for a person to pray while sitting?
Answer:
If he is unable to stand, it is permissible for him to do so; the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) said to 'Imran:
offer prayer in standing condition; if you are unable to do so, then in sitting condition: if you are then at your side
صلِّ قائمًا، فإن لم تستطع فقاعدًا، فإن لم تستطع فعلى جنبٍ، فإن لم تستطع فمُسْتَلْقِيًاA: Does drowsiness count as an excuse?
Q: No, drowsiness is not an excuse, and he must strive to control himself.
Source
binbaz.org.sa
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