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Is it allowed for a pregnant lady to perform salat sitting down to avoid discomfort of standing?

· 22 Rajab 1421 AH1 min readFatwa 1319English
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Is it allowed for a pregnant lady to perform salat sitting down to avoid discomfort of standing?

Answer

A female may sit and perform salaat if she experiences extreme pain in standing and performing salaat due to pregnancy.

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