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Salaat The Majlis Vol 23 No 09, p.3

A person is unable to stand for Salaat. Although he can sit on the floor, he performs Salaat sitting in a chair.

Question

A person is unable to stand for Salaat. Although he can sit on the floor, he performs Salaat sitting in a chair. Is his Salaat valid?

Answer

If he is able to sit on the floor for Namaaz, then it is not permissible to sit on a chair. A chair is permissible only for such sick persons who are unable to sit on the floor. His Salaat on a chair is not valid.

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