LessonsRuku, Qawmah, Sujud and the Sitting Between ProstrationsQuiz

Nose alone: a reported permissive view of Abu Hanifah, but invalid without excuse for the two companions.

Turban or clothing under forehead: generally allowed under Hanafi conditions; Shafi‘i law requires direct forehead contact absent excuse.

Composure: differing Hanafi legal classifications and a stronger pillar classification in other schools.

Resting sit: omitted in the described Hanafi method; recommended in Shafi‘i treatment based on a transmitted report.

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Ruku, Qawmah, Sujud and the Sitting Between Prostrations

Nose alone: a reported permissive view of Abu Hanifah, but invalid without excuse for the two companions.

Turban or clothing under forehead: generally allowed under Hanafi conditions; Shafi‘i law requires direct forehead contact absent excuse.

Composure: differing Hanafi legal classifications and a stronger pillar classification in other schools.

Resting sit: omitted in the described Hanafi method; recommended in Shafi‘i treatment based on a transmitted report.