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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