´It was narrated that Ibn ‘Umar said:` “The Prophet (ﷺ) forbade putting on sandals whilst standing.”
Explanation & Benefits
Maulana Ataullah Sajid
Commentary:
Benefits and Issues:
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Our esteemed researcher has declared both of the aforementioned narrations as weak in terms of their chain of transmission, whereas other scholars have deemed them authentic. In particular, Shaykh al-Albani rahimahullah has conducted an extensive discussion on this hadith, from which the opinion favoring authenticity appears to be correct, and Allah knows best. For further details, see: (al-Silsilah al-Sahihah, no. 719, and Sunan Ibn Majah with the verification of Dr. Mushar Awad, nos. 3618, 3619).
Therefore, it is better to wear shoes while sitting, especially those shoes which are difficult to put on while standing.
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Islam is a complete religion in which there is moral and legal guidance regarding every aspect of life.
Source: Commentary on Sunan Ibn Mājah by Mawlānā ‘Atā’ullāh Sājid, Page: 3619