April 1. On this date in 1982, the Universal House of Justice wrote "about the correct position for sitting" that "The Guardian's reply states that sitting on a chair is permissible, but to sit on the floor is preferable and more fitting."

April 1. On this date in 1982, the Universal House of Justice wrote "about the correct position for sitting" that "The Guardian's reply states that sitting on a chair is permissible, but to sit on the floor is preferable and more fitting."

1536. The Correct Position for "Sitting" During Obligatory Prayers
"...one of the believers asked the Guardian a question about the correct position for sitting. From the context it seems clear that this question is related to the medium Prayer, but this is not explicitly stated. The Guardian's reply states that sitting on a chair is permissible, but to sit on the floor is preferable and more fitting."
(From a letter written on behalf of the Universal House of Justice to an individual believer, April 1, 1982: Ibid.)