What is the ruling on facing away from the Qibla for someone awaiting prayer, when leaning against the Qibli wall of the mosque?
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It is disliked to turn one's back to the while waiting for prayer, if there is no excuse. The prescribed practice is to sit facing the Qibla, due to the Prophet's (peace and blessings be upon him) saying: "Indeed, the best of sittings is facing the Qibla," and due to Imam Ahmad's statement regarding the dislike of leaning one's back against the Qibla.
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