Darul Ifta, Darul Uloom Azaadville

Beginning Salaah Standing and Completing Seated

· 4 Jumada I 1444 AH1 min readEnglish

Question

If a lady starts her salaah in a standing position but during her salaah she always experiences pain due to a back problem, can she complete salaah in a sitting position?

Answer

Yes, she may complete her Salaah in the sitting position.

References (Arabic / Urdu sources)

(يجب) وظاهر الآية أنه فرض نهر ج ٦ ٥ ولو قدر على بعض القيام لا كله لزمه ذلك القدر حتي لوكان لا يقدر الا على قدر التحريمة لزمه ان يتحرم قائما ثم يقعد

(حلبي كبير ص ٢٦٢)

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Mufti Muhammed Saeed Motara Saheb D.B.
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