Should I stand up for the national anthem? Should I stand up when a judge enters the court and everyone is ordered to stand up?
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Should I stand up for the national anthem? Should I stand up when a judge enters the court and everyone is ordered to stand up?
Answer
1. No.
2. It is not necessary to stand up, you should not do so.
and Allah Ta'ala Knows Best
Mufti Ebrahim Desai
FATWA DEPT.
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