What is the authenticity of the prohibition against placing one leg over the other?
Source: FtawySummary from Ftawy's records · added here Sep 2, 2026
It is permissible for a Muslim to lie down with one leg crossed over the other in the mosque, as long as there is no fear of the private parts becoming exposed. This is because the prohibition of this posture is interpreted as applying only to situations where there is a risk of the private parts being exposed, not as an absolute prohibition.
Summary from Ftawy's records · added here
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