Leaving dishes out at night.
Question
My Mum says it is not permisable to leave out empty dishes, bowl etc curses descend at night and collect in them. Is this true?
Answer
Rasulullah (Sallallaahu Alayhi Wasallam) said, 'Cover your dishes at night even by at least placing a stick across them.' (Bukhari)
and Allah Ta'ala Knows Best
Mufti Ebrahim Desai
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