Praying on a Chair: Hand Position During Prostration (Sujood)

Understanding the Correct Hand Position During Sujood While Praying on a Chair

Question: When praying on a chair, should the hands be on the knees or extended forward during prostration (Sujood)?

Answer: There are various rulings and issues related to praying on a chair. Therefore, it is essential for anyone who prays on a chair to fully understand the related rulings and issues. For this, you can refer to my article “Rulings on Praying While Sitting” available on my blog. As for the specific question about the position of the hands during prostration while praying on a chair, the answer is that the hands should be on the knees, similar to the position when praying while sitting on the ground.

 Sheikh Maqbool Ahmed Salafi (may Allah preserve him)

❪Jeddah Dawah Center, Hayy Al-Salamah – Saudi Arabia❫