Qiyam means genuinely standing on one’s feet; a posture no longer considered standing is not qiyam. In obligatory prayer it applies to a capable worshipper. A recognized inability to stand invokes distinct rules for praying seated.
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Description of Prayer: The Six Obligations
Qiyam means genuinely standing on one’s feet; a posture no longer considered standing is not qiyam. In obligatory prayer it applies to a capable worshipper. A recognized inability to stand invokes distinct rules for praying seated.