The ruling on those who sit between the first and second rak'ah
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Question:
What is the ruling on those who sit between the first and second rak'ah, even if they are behind the imam?
Answer:
This is called the sitting of rest. If one sits briefly after the first and after the third rak'ah, there is nothing wrong with it. This sitting is recommended according to the stronger position. If one does it, there is nothing wrong with it, whether the imam does it, the one praying behind him, or one praying alone. And if one leaves it, there is no blame on him. It is established that he (peace and blessings be upon him) used to sit a light sitting after the first and third rak'ahs, then stand up.
What is the ruling on those who sit between the first and second rak'ah, even if they are behind the imam?
Answer:
This is called the sitting of rest. If one sits briefly after the first and after the third rak'ah, there is nothing wrong with it. This sitting is recommended according to the stronger position. If one does it, there is nothing wrong with it, whether the imam does it, the one praying behind him, or one praying alone. And if one leaves it, there is no blame on him. It is established that he (peace and blessings be upon him) used to sit a light sitting after the first and third rak'ahs, then stand up.
Source
binbaz.org.sa
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