A question about the requirement of having straight feet and legs during the bowing position in prayer.
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Peace be upon you and God's mercy and blessings.
Ayatollah Khamenei and Ayatollah Sistani (may Allah protect them):
It is not required for the feet and legs to be straight. However, they should not be bent to the extent that it would not be recognized as bowing.
May you be successful in all good.
Source:
Ayatollah Khamenei (may Allah protect him): Message on Prayer and Fasting, Prayer, Obligations of Prayer, Bowing, 234
Ayatollah Sistani (may Allah protect him): Minhaj al-Salihin, Vol. 1, Bowing, M 639 + 640