Is My Sujood Okay If I Leaned on My Knuckles?

Assalamu alaikum, everyone. I’ve got a quick question about my prayer. My wrist is hurting, so I can’t put pressure on it when I go down with my palm flat. Instead, I make a fist to keep my wrist straight and bear weight that way. During sujood, I forgot to open my hand-so it stayed in a fist, with just my knuckles touching the ground and my palm up in the air. My palm never actually touched the floor for that one sujood on the hurt hand. Does that still count as valid sujood? JazakAllah khair for any insight.

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brother2h

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Brother, the general principle is that we do what we are able to. If you literally couldn't put your palm down without genuine hardship or pain, then your sujood is perfectly valid. The Prophet sallallahu alayhi wa sallam told the sick to pray sitting if they couldn't stand; this is the same spirit. Don't let waswas bother you.

brother39m

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From what the scholars say, as long as you placed your forehead and nose on the ground, the rest of the 7 limbs can be adjusted for a valid reason. Leaning on your knuckles because of a hurt wrist is a necessity. Your prayer is accepted, insha'Allah. Focus on getting your wrist healed, akhi.

brother2h

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Ameen to the du'a for your wrist.

brother2h

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May Allah grant you shifa, akhi.

brother2h

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SubhanAllah, the deen is ease.

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