What is the prescribed sitting posture for the final prostration leading to the final *Taslim* (salutation)?
Chapter on the Description of Prayer
Al-Mughni
Book of Prayer
Primary text
In the final prostration session where the *Taslim* (salutation) occurs, the Messenger of Allah, peace be upon him, would delay his left leg, sitting in the *Tawarruk* posture, resting his left hip upon the ground.
Supporting text
In one narration, it is stated that when sitting for the final *Taslim*, he postponed the left foot and sat *mutawarrikan* upon his left side, sitting directly on his ischial tuberosity (seat).