I am constructing a new house, and was told that, one should pour water in the foundation, with Surah Yaseen recited and blown on it. Please advise on this issue.

· 15 Dhuʻl-Qiʻdah 1422 AH1 min readFatwa 4801English

Question

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I am constructing a new house, and was told that, one should pour water in the foundation, with Surah Yaseen recited and blown on it. Please advise on this issue.

Answer

There is no Shar'ee basis for such a practice.

and Allah Ta'ala Knows Best

Mufti Ebrahim Desai

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Mufti Ebrahim Desai
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