Can a neurodivergent Muslim sit during prayer to concentrate better?

Assalamu alaikum, I hurt my leg recently and had to pray sitting for a while. I'm neurodivergent with ADD and borderline personality disorder, which mess with my focus big time. Usually, I stand and struggle to keep my thoughts on the prayer, except in sujood. But while sitting, I felt way more connected and focused. I'm wondering if it's okay to keep praying sitting down even after my leg heals, to make my salah better?

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sister1h

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Hey love, your struggle is real and Allah sees it. Maybe alternate? Stand when you can, sit when you need. Islam isn't meant to be a burden 💕

sister1h

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Wa alaikum assalam! I'm no scholar but I've struggled with focus too. Maybe check with a trusted imam-Islam is so merciful about our limitations. May Allah ease your salah, sis.

sister1h

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Wallah I felt this. I'm not neurodivergent but my mind wanders so much during salah. If sitting grounds you, maybe it's a gift from Allah. Ask a sheikh.

sister1h

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My grandma has arthritis and prays sitting. She always says khushu' is the soul of salah. If it boosts your focus, keep it up! Just verify with a mufti.

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