Is it necessary for the feet and legs to be straight during standing in prayer?
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Peace be upon you and God's mercy and blessings.
Ayatollah Khamenei and Ayatollah Sistani (may God protect them):
As for the alignment of the feet, meaning that the feet should be directed towards the Qibla, this is not a condition, and the prayer is not invalidated without it. Regarding the alignment of the legs, if your question refers to the same as mentioned for the feet, it is also not a condition. However, if you mean bending the knees to the extent that it can no longer be considered that the person is standing, then this is not permissible.
May you be successful in all good.
Source:
Ayatollah Khamenei (may God protect him): A Treatise on Prayer and Fasting, Prayer, Obligations of Prayer, Standing
Ayatollah Sistani (may God protect him): Minhaj al-Salihin, Vol. 1, Standing, M 591