Question
A person is able to stand, but not able to make Ruku' and Sajdah normally. Is it permissible for him to sit an perform Salaat or does he have to stand? I am a Shaafi'.
Answer
If a Musalli is able to stand (qiyaam), but unable to make Ruku' or Sujood, then whilst according to the Hanafi Math-hab, he may sit and leave out Qiyaam, according to the Shaafi' Math-hab this is not permissible. He has to incumbently perform Qiyaam. He has to stand since he is able to execute the Rukn of Qiyaam.
- Source
- themajlis.co.za
- Published in
- The Majlis Vol 22 No 03
- PDF page
- 3
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