Is it better for one to sit (rather than stand) when putting on pants/ shoes?
Published as Sitting while putting on clothes
Question
Is it better for one to sit (rather than stand) when putting on pants/ shoes?
Answer
Sitting is more appropriate for there are lesser chances of a person tripping, falling, or misbalancing himself.
Ta'ala (الله تعالى) knows best.
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- Mufti Ebrahim Salejee (Isipingo Beach)
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