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Makarem Rulings: Prayer of Handicaps and Ill Persons

Performing Prayers in a Standing Position with an Artificial Leg

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Sometimes, handicap persons who use artificial legs and perform prayer in a standing position get tired and because of the possibility of injury they remove the artificial leg and perform their prayers in a sitting position. Is it obligatory for these people to always perform their prayers in a standing position with the help of artificial legs or is it permissible for them to perform their prayers in a sitting position in these cases?

Answer

If it is not too difficult for them, they need to perform their prayers in standing position, even though they do it by using a cane and the like. However, if it causes them much difficulty and discomfort, they can perform their prayers in a sitting position.

Source:makarem.ir · ahkam.makarem.ir

added 8/29/2026

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