# The postures in Salah for ladies

**Institution:** Darul Ifta Kauzariyya
**Category:** Prayers & Duties
**Madhab (School):** Shafii
**Mufti / Jurist:** Anwar Binkhalid
**Published Date:** January 01, 1970
**Canonical URL:** https://www.daruliftakauzariyya.com/fatwa-archive/777-The-postures-in-Salah-for-ladies

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## Question

Assalamialikkum varahmatullahi vabarakathuhu. Please explain in detail the postures of ruku, sajdah (how to keep the hands)and sitting positions for both athahiyyaths for ladies according to sha'afi school of thought.. Is there any difference in position,in hanafi madhab for ladies . if so details of positions ;according to hanafi madhab.  Would appreciate an early reply . جزاك الله خيرا 

## Answer / Fatwa Ruling

According to the Shafi'i Madhhab Women should keep their hands close to the sides in ruku 'and sujud. It is enough to be like men in athahiyath         According to the Hanafi Madhhab Women should keep their hands close to the sides in ruku 'and sujud. (Like Shafi madhab)  difference is in athahiyath where the women should sit the Thawwarruk sitting (by touching the bottom on the floor). And the legs do not have to be stretched.

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