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One of our brothers/sisters has asked this question:

is it compulsory to do wudu in a sitting position or it is fine if one does wudu while standing ? 

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Answer:

Wudu standing or sitting

In the name of Allah, We praise Him, seek His help and ask for His forgiveness. Whoever Allah guides none can misguide, and whoever He allows to fall astray, none can guide them aright. We bear witness that there is none worthy of worship but Allah Alone, and we bear witness that Muhammad (saws) is His slave-servant and the seal of His Messengers.

To the best of our knowledge there is absolutely no restriction or obligation on the believers in Shariah regarding the permissibility/impermissibility of performing their ‘wudu’ in a sitting, or standing, or even in a lying down position….thus one is at liberty to perform their obligation of ‘wudu’ in any position which is easy and convenient for them.

Whatever written of Truth and benefit is only due to Allah’s Assistance and Guidance, and whatever of error is of me alone. Allah Alone Knows Best and He is the Only Source of Strength.

Your brother and well wisher in Islam,

Burhan