Is it permissible for a sick person to pray while sitting?
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Question:
Is it permissible for a paralyzed patient to pray while sitting?
Answer:
A sick person prays while sitting if standing is difficult for him; he prays sitting down. This is based on the saying of the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) in the authentic hadith of 'Imran ibn Husayn when he became ill:Sunan Abi Dawud 952Sahih (Al-Albani) This is part of Allah's facilitation and easing.
So, a sick man or woman, if standing is difficult for him, prays sitting. If he is unable to sit due to the severity of his illness, he prays on his right side, which is better. If that is difficult for him, he prays lying down, with his feet toward the qiblah, and he faces it with his face. Likewise, a paralyzed person who cannot stand due to paralysis prays sitting, with his face toward the qiblah, and he prostrates on the ground and bows in the air. If he cannot prostrate on the ground, he prostrates in the air and makes his prostration lower than his bowing. This is because Allah says: [al-Baqarah: 286], and He says : [al-Taghabun: 16]. End of quote. And success is from Allah.
Is it permissible for a paralyzed patient to pray while sitting?
Answer:
A sick person prays while sitting if standing is difficult for him; he prays sitting down. This is based on the saying of the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) in the authentic hadith of 'Imran ibn Husayn when he became ill:
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 جنب، فإن لم تستطع فمستلقيًاSo, a sick man or woman, if standing is difficult for him, prays sitting. If he is unable to sit due to the severity of his illness, he prays on his right side, which is better. If that is difficult for him, he prays lying down, with his feet toward the qiblah, and he faces it with his face. Likewise, a paralyzed person who cannot stand due to paralysis prays sitting, with his face toward the qiblah, and he prostrates on the ground and bows in the air. If he cannot prostrate on the ground, he prostrates in the air and makes his prostration lower than his bowing. This is because Allah says:
Allah does not charge a soul except [with that within] its capacity
لَا يُكَلِّفُ اللَّهُ نَفْسًا إِلَّا وُسْعَهَاSo fear Allah as much as you are able
فَاتَّقُوا اللَّهَ مَا اسْتَطَعْتُمْ
Source
binbaz.org.sa
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