Ruling on Reciting al-Fatihah Before Completing Standing
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Q: Some elderly people are unable to stand up quickly behind the imam in prayer, so they recite al-Fatihah while they have not yet completed standing, as the imam may say the takbir before they finish reciting al-Fatihah. Is it permissible to recite al-Fatihah before the worshipper has straightened himself up in standing? Please give us a ruling, and may Allah reward you.
A: It is not permissible for a ma'mum who is able to stand to recite al-Fatihah while sitting, nor while standing, but it is obligatory for him to delay its recitation until he has fully straightened himself in standing. This is based on the saying of the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) to 'Imran ibn Husayn (may Allah be pleased with him) :Sunan Abi Dawud 952Sahih (Al-Albani) It was narrated by al-Bukhari in al-Sahih. And al-Nasa'i added in his Sunan with a sound chain: .
As for the one who is unable, there is no blame on him, due to the aforementioned hadith. And success is from Allah.
A: It is not permissible for a ma'mum who is able to stand to recite al-Fatihah while sitting, nor while standing, but it is obligatory for him to delay its recitation until he has fully straightened himself in standing. This is based on the saying of the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) to 'Imran ibn Husayn (may Allah be pleased with him) :
offer prayer in standing condition; if you are unable to do so, then in sitting condition: if you are then at your side
صل قائمًا، فإن لم تستطع فقاعدًا، فإن لم تستطع فعلى جنبIf you cannot do so, then lying on your side
فإن لم تستطع فمستلقيًاAs for the one who is unable, there is no blame on him, due to the aforementioned hadith. And success is from Allah.
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