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Performing Qadha Salaah Seated

· 17 Shaʻban 1447 AH1 min readEnglish

Question

A person missed their Salaah in their lifetime. His ankle is currently fractured as a result of which which he is sitting and performing Salaah until he recovers.

Is it acceptable to perform missed Qadha at this stage while seated on a chair?

Answer

In the enquired scenario, yes, the person could perform his Qadha Salaah (that he omitted when he was fit and healthy) while seated due to his injury.

References (Arabic / Urdu sources)

وإن قضى في المرض فوائت الصحة قضاها كما قدر قاعدا أو مومئا، كذا في السراجية

الفتاوى الهندية ۱:۱۳۸ دار الفكر

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Mufti Muhammed Saeed Motara Saheb D.B.
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