Performing Qadha Salaah Seated
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
- Approved by
- Mufti Muhammed Saeed Motara Saheb D.B.
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