THE PILLARS OF ISLAM - Mouassa Islamic association

c) To lie on the back with the legs towards the Qiblah
and raising his head as much as he can so that he
looks in the direction of the Qiblah and prays using
gestures.
5. If he prays while sitting, he should sit in the manner that
one sits while performing the Tashahud, or cross legged,
whichever is easier for him while reciting. He should nod
with his head for Rukû„ and perform Sujûd, if he is capable
to, if not, he also nods for prostration, making the nod for
his Sujûd lower than that for his Rukû„.
6. If he can stand up but is unable to bow or prostrate, he
makes the opening Takbîrah and recites while standing.
He should then nod for Rukû„ from the standing position
and nod for Sujûd while sitting. If he does the opposite, his
prayer is invalid.
7. If he is only unable to perform Sujûd, he should make the
opening Takbîrah, recite while standing, perform Rukû„,
then sit down after Rukû„ and then nod with his head for
Sujûd.
8. If he can stand up but is incapable of sitting down or
bowing or prostrating, he should nod with his head for
Rukû„ and Sujûd from the standing position, making his
nod for Sujûd lower than that for Rukû„.
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