May a sick person pray while lying on their side?
Synopsis
A sick person may pray lying on their side as long as they can concentrate. If even lying prayer is impossible, they should meditate in their heart. The Mishnah Berurah adds that if only partial verbal prayer is possible, even one verse or just Birkat Avot should be said aloud.
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