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Does severe migraine headache that leads to dizziness and loss of balance permit one to pray while sitting?

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Severe headache accompanied by dizziness, which prevents the worshipper from standing or makes it extremely difficult for them to do so, is considered an excuse that permits them to pray sitting, nodding for the bowing. This is based on the saying of the Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him: "Pray standing; if you are unable, then sitting; and if you are unable, then on your side."

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