Sitting on a chair while someone else is sitting on the floor and reciting Qu'ran

Q: Is it necessary that a person reciting Qur'an with the mushaf should be on a higher level i.e. on a chair e.g. if someone is sitting on a chair, then the reciter of Qur'an with mushaf should also be on a chair or the one sitting on the chair near him should sit on the ground?

A: If one is seated on a chair due to a valid excuse, it will be permissible even though the one who is reciting from the Qur'an is seated below him on the floor.

And Allah Ta'ala (الله تعالى) knows best.

Answered by:

Mufti Ebrahim Salejee (Isipingo Beach)