What are the sittings that contradict the Sunnah?

Question:
What are the sittings that contradict the Sunnah, other than in prayer or without prayer?

Answer:
I am not aware of anything specific in this matter, except that the Sunnah is for the believer to sit as people sit, not to do something that contradicts the custom of people; so that it is not said: So-and-so does this, and so-and-so does that. Whether he sits with his left leg spread out and his right leg upright, or sitting cross-legged, or sitting with his legs and thighs upright, there is no harm in any of that. The matter is broad in this regard. I am not aware of anything that is specifically required, nor do I know of anything from the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) that obligates a specific sitting position. So the matter is broad in this regard. He may sit on his left leg with it spread out, or sit cross-legged, or sit with his legs upright, or sit with his legs and thighs upright; there is no harm in any of that, if Allah wills. Yes.