Absence of the Object on Which Performing Sajdah Is Allowed
Issue No.971- If a person does not possess anything on which it is allowed to perform sajdah, or even if he possesses such a thing, but cannot perform sajdah on it due to severe heat or cold, he should perform sajdah on his clothes if made of linen or cotton. If his clothes are made of other fabrics, e.g., wool, he should perform sajdah on them or on the carpet, and in case this is not possible, he can perform sajdah on metals or mineral materials. If however, he cannot find anything at all on which to perform sajdah, he may perform sajdah on the back of his hand. Therefore, the back of one’s hand should be regarded as the last thing on which he may perform sajdah.
