Placement Of A Woman’s Elbows In Sajdah

· 21 Dhuʻl-Hijjah 1443 AH1 min readEnglish
PosturesSalaah

Question

When a lady performs Sajdah should her arms be completely flat on the ground or should she raise her elbows very slightly?

Answer

Women should place their arms flat on the ground when making Sajdah.

References (Arabic / Urdu sources)

؟اور دونوں بانھیں زمین پر رکھ دے

(بہشتی زیور ج ۲ ص ۷ امجد عبد الرحیم کتب)

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Mufti Muhammed Saeed Motara Saheb D.B.
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