Darul Iftaa Mahmudiyyah

Is it permissible to allow a cat to walk in front of me and rub on my legs while I am praying? Jazakallahu khair.

· 18 Muharram 1423 AH1 min readFatwa 3886English

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Is it permissible to allow a cat to walk in front of me and rub on my legs while I am praying? Jazakallahu khair.

Answer

The passing of a cat in front of a Musallee and touching the Musallee's legs with its body does not affect the Salaat.

and Allah Ta'ala Knows Best

Mufti Ebrahim Desai

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