top of page

How low do I have to bow when making ruku?


Q: How low do I have to bow when making ruku?

 

A: The minimum required position for ruku/bowing is to bend low enough for the hands of a man of average height and size to touch his knees. It is however preferred to bow low enough for your back to be parallel with the ground.

Source: Sharh al-Muntaha

17 views0 comments

Recent Posts

See All

The Best Row in Prayer

Q: Which is the best row to stand in for men and women? A: The first row is the best and most rewarding for the men. The first row is the row immediately behind the Imam even if it is interrupted by t

Delivering the Khutbah While Seated

Q: Is it okay if the khatib sits while delivering the khutbah? A: It is recommended, not obligatory, to deliver the khutbah while standing. It is also recommended that this be done on the minbar which

Praying Behind A Seated Imam

Q: Is it okay to pray behind an Imam who prays while seated because he cannot stand? A: If the Imam cannot stand in an obligatory prayer his leadership is invalid. An exception to this rule would be i

bottom of page