Lying Down Due to Weakness After the Sunna of Fajr Before the Congregation

Question

Sometimes after eating, and sometimes before Fajr when there is still some time before the congregation, I lie down for a little while in the mosque because of weakness, with the intention of i‘tikaf. [Is this permissible?]

Answer

While waiting for the congregation — after praying the sunnas or before them — in the mosque, when sitting is difficult because of weakness, there is no harm in lying down for a little while, especially after making the intention of i‘tikaf, but it should be done in such a way that one does not fall asleep.

Source: Fatawa Mahmudiyya

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