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Method of sajdah while sitting on a chair

· 28 Dhuʻl-Hijjah 1439 AH1 min readEnglish

Question

If a person is unable to do sajdah on the floor due to health problems, does one need to do sajdah on a table if sitting on chair and reading salah or is it permissible to bend down in sajdah whilst in the sitting position on a chair?

Answer

Bending down is sufficient.

And Allah Ta'ala (الله تعالى) knows best.

Answered by
Mufti Ebrahim Salejee (Isipingo Beach)
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