Prayer while sitting guide
Sitting prayer (ma'dhur) is permitted when standing or bowing is not possible — Shafi'i method. Prayer times do not change; only the method of performance does.
Does sitting prayer change Fajr or Dhuhr time?
No. Times still follow your JAKIM zone. What changes is how standing, bowing, and prostration are performed for someone who is ma'dhur.
Shafi'i principles commonly cited in Malaysia (summary, not a verdict): if unable to stand — sit; if unable to prostrate — signal. Reference: JAKIM i-Fiqh.
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Frequently asked questions about Malaysian prayer times
- Can I pray sitting in the mosque?
- Yes with valid excuse — avoid blocking standing rows when possible.
- Do times change?
- No — prayer times are the same; only the method of performance differs.
Educational summary — verify with JAKIM/i-Fiqh for authoritative rulings.
Times here are matched from JAKIM e-Solat. This is not an official government site. If anything differs, check e-solat.gov.my or ask your mosque imam.