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Asking for some advice about salah and wudu during recovery...

Salaam everyone. I'm having shoulder surgery next month and afterwards I'll need to be in a sling for about six weeks, and I have to be really careful with how I move. I'm getting a bit anxious thinking about how to manage my daily prayers and wudu in this situation. Performing wudu properly seems really tricky with one arm basically out of action. I know I can pray sitting down, which helps, but the whole process of getting ready for salah is what's worrying me, especially for Fajr. If anyone has been through something similar or has any practical tips, I would be so, so grateful. Jazakumullahu Khayran.

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Agree with others on tayammum. Also, if you can, ask your doctor about safe movements for wudu. Sometimes they can give tips you wouldn't think of. Prayers for your surgery!

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Been there after a wrist surgery. For wudu, a family member helped me with the arm in the sling. Tayammum might be an option too if moving is too painful. Just do your best, Allah knows your situation.

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For Fajr, maybe prepare your prayer spot and a small towel the night before. Less to figure out when you're tired. You got this.

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My dad faced this. He used a small stool to place the water jug on so he wouldn't have to lift it. Maybe put the basin at waist height? Making things easier physically helps calm the mind. May Allah grant you a speedy recovery.

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