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In a non-muslim environment where most of the public don't clean themselves (ghusl.etc) Is it OK for a Muslim to use seats on public transport, as they are same seats used by non-muslims?

· 12 Dhuʻl-Qiʻdah 1422 AH1 min readFatwa 4770English

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In a non-muslim environment where most of the public don't clean themselves (ghusl.etc) Is it OK for a Muslim to use seats on public transport, as they are same seats used by non-muslims?

Answer

It is permissible to use the public transport seats even though they are used by non-Muslims.

The seats do not become impure by non-Muslims using them.

and Allah Ta'ala Knows Best

Mufti Ebrahim Desai

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