Lying Down after Praying the Sunna of Fajr

Question

Sometimes after eating, and sometimes before Fajr for a short while when the congregational prayer is delayed, I lie down in the mosque because of weakness — with the intention of iʿtikaf (staying in the mosque with the intention of worship)?

Answer

While waiting for the congregation, after praying the sunna, or before it, when sitting in the mosque is difficult because of weakness, there is no harm in lying down for a while, especially after making the intention of iʿtikaf — but in such a way that the worshippers are not inconvenienced.

Source: Fatawa Mahmudiyya

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