Sunday 31 March 2013

STANDING – QIYAM



STANDING – QIYAM
(The first constituent of Salat)

Q.   What does standing (Qiyam) mean?
*  Qiyam means to stand. It refers to standing erect in Salat so that the hands of the worshipper do not reach his knees.

Q.   What should be the duration of Qiyam and in what prayers is it commanded?
*  It is obligatory to stand long enough in Fard and wajib Salats for one to complete the commanded amount of recitation from the Holy Qur-an.

Q.   What should one do if he is too weak to stand erect?
*  If a person is not able to stand because of disease, wound, fear or some other compelling reason, it is permissible for him to say the Fard and wajib Salats in the sitting posture.

Q.   What is the status of Qiyam in a Nafl Salat?
*  It is not obligatory (Fard) to stand erect (do the Qiyam) in the Nafl prayer. It is permissible to say the Nafl Salat even in the sitting posture, but it halves the reward.

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