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Can I Pray on My Bed?

06-11-2006

Question 93560

Is it permissible for me to pray Qiyam on my bed?

Summary of answer:

It is permissible to pray on one’s bed so long as it is firm and the worshipper is able to place his forehead and nose firmly when prostrating.

Answer

Praise be to Allah.

It is permissible to pray on one’s bed so long as it is firm and the worshipper is able to place his forehead and nose firmly when prostrating.

Among the comments made by scholars about praying on one’s bed are the following:

He replied: There is nothing wrong with praying on something that is raised such as a bed and the like, if it is clean and is firm and will not shake or wobble and distract the worshipper. (End quote from Al-Muntaqa, 2/143)

For more details, please see the following answers:

Is Praying in a Room with a Toilet Permissible?

Can You Pray in Your sleepwear?

Is it permissible to pray in a room where there is a television that is on?

Are You Allowed to Pray in the Bathroom?

And Allah knows best.

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