A person's right to return to his seat

Q: If someone gets up from his seat, does he have the right to return to it? Or if gets up, does he lose priority to return to his place? Please give us a written Fatwa on this matter.

A: If someone stands up from his place to meet a need and then returns to it, he has the greater right to it. It was reported by Muslim and Abu Dawud on the authority of Abu Hurayrah (may Allah be pleased with him) that the Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him) stated: When anyone amongst you stands up from his place (and goes away) and then comes back to it, he has the greatest right (to occupy that place). It was reported also in Sunan Al-Tirmidhy on the authority of Wahb ibn Hudhayfah Al-Ghifary (may Allah be pleased with him) (Part No. 26; Page No. 109) that the Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him) stated: Anyone who leaves his place to fulfill a certain need, is entitled to this place when he returns. May Allah grant us success. May peace and blessings be upon our Prophet Muhammad, his family, and Companions.