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Sunan Ibn Majah 1223 (Book 5, Hadith 421) #30575
Prayer in Any Position

SUMMARY: The Prophet ﷺ advised 'Imran bin Husain to perform prayer in whichever way he can, whether it be standing, sitting or lying on his side.

It was narrated that 'Imran bin Husain said: "I suffered from Nasur* and I asked the Prophet about prayer. He said: 'Perform prayer standing; if you cannot, then sitting; and if you cannot then while lying on your side.’"
حَدَّثَنَا عَلِيُّ بْنُ مُحَمَّدٍ، حَدَّثَنَا وَكِيعٌ، عَنْ إِبْرَاهِيمَ بْنِ طَهْمَانَ، عَنْ حُسَيْنٍ الْمُعَلِّمِ، عَنِ ابْنِ بُرَيْدَةَ، عَنْ عِمْرَانَ بْنِ حُصَيْنٍ، قَالَ كَانَ بِي النَّاصُورُ فَسَأَلْتُ النَّبِيَّ ـ ـ عَنِ الصَّلاَةِ فَقَالَ ‏ "‏ صَلِّ قَائِمًا. فَإِنْ لَمْ تَسْتَطِعْ فَقَاعِدًا. فَإِنْ لَمْ تَسْتَطِعْ، فَعَلَى جَنْبٍ

TOPICS
prayer  *  position  *  standing  *  sitting  *  side

QUICK LESSONS:
Make an effort to pray even if you are unable to stand due to sickness or any other reason.

EXPLANATIONS:
This hadith is about the importance of prayer and how it should be performed. The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ advised 'Imran bin Husain to perform prayer in whichever way he can, whether it be standing, sitting or lying on his side. This hadith teaches us that we should not neglect our prayers even if we are unable to stand due to sickness or any other reason. We should still make an effort to pray and do so in whatever position we are able to do so. It also teaches us that no matter what our physical condition is, we must always strive for spiritual growth and connection with Allah SWT through prayer.

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