Rajaee Posted September 22 Share Posted September 22 Are there any mandatory conditions for standing (qiyam) in the prayer, especially during "the first takbir" and before "ruku"? When one stands for takbīrat al‑iḥrām or qirāʾah, he/she must not walk nor incline to one side. And based on obligatory precaution, he must not move his body or voluntarily lean on anything; however, there is no problem if he is compelled to. If someone who can stand properly spreads his/her feet so wide that it cannot be called [normal] standing, his/her prayer is invalid. In fact, based on obligatory precaution, one must not spread his/her feet very wide, even if it can be called standing. While one is engaged in saying obligatory dhikr in prayers, his/her body must be still; and based on obligatory precaution, [the same applies] while he/she is engaged in saying recommended dhikr in prayers. If a person wants to move a little forwards or backwards or move his/her body a little to the right or left, he/she must not say any dhikr [at the moment of moving]. If a person is unable to stand while performing prayers, he/she must sit down; and if he/she is unable to sit down, he/she must lie down. However, he/she must not say any of the obligatory dhikrs until his body becomes still. As long as a person is able to perform prayers in a standing position, he/she must not sit down. For example, someone whose body shakes when he/she stands or is compelled to lean on something or incline his body a little, must perform prayers in a standing position in whatever way he can. However, if he/she cannot stand at all, he/she must sit straight and perform prayers in a sitting position. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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