Old person taking support when getting up from sajdah
Question
An old person cannot get up easily from sajdah. He takes support by leaning on the ground/holding a chair next to him.
Is the above better or should he rather sit on a chair for sajdah?
Answer
He should take the support.
And Allah Ta'ala (الله تعالى) knows best.
- Answered by
- Mufti Ebrahim Salejee (Isipingo Beach)
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