Question:
What is the ruling on praying while sitting due to lack of space or fatigue?
Answer:
- All four madhhabs agree that standing is obligatory in farḍ prayers if a person is physically able.
- Lack of space, laziness, or light fatigue is not a valid excuse to sit in obligatory prayer.
- In nafl (voluntary) prayers, all madhhabs allow praying while sitting even if one is able to stand—though standing brings more reward.
It is not allowed to pray a farḍ prayer while sitting due to crowding or tiredness if one is physically able to stand. If one is sick are unable they may sit. Standing is a pillar of the prayer. For voluntary prayers, sitting is allowed.
Wallāhu Aʿlam.