Should one put on shoes whilst standing or sitting?

Question:-

Is it better to stand and wear one’s socks and shoes, or is it better to do so whilst sitting?

Answer:-

It is better for one to sit and put on his socks and shoes. However, there is no need to exaggerate in this matter, as the ruling is based on whether one is able to control himself or not if he was to stand and put on his shoes. If by standing and wearing one’s socks and shoes there is a fear of falling, then one should sit and put them on, otherwise one can stand and do so if he is able to maintain his balance. Hence, the Mas’ala is of which option is better, and not a Mas’ala of permissibility and impermissibility.

وأما حديث لبس النعلين وأنت جالس فهو صحيح، وأما التشديد في ذلك فلا، لا يشدد في ذلك؛ لأن المسألة تدور مع العلة إن خشي أن يسقط إذا لبس وهو قائم تعين عليه أن يجلس، وإلا فالمسألة مسألة أولى، وخلاف الأولى. (شرح المحرر في الحديث ص6 ج7)

ALLAH TA’ALA KNOWS BEST!

ANSWERED BY:

Mufti Mohammed Desai

Date: 25 Dhul Hijjah 1444 / 15 July 2023